Zillow acquires VRX Media in big bid to bolster ShowingTime+
Zillow said VRX’s aerial drone photography, virtual staging, 3D tours and high-definition photography will enhance ShowingTime+, its home showing scheduling platform
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 9
7 new tech products every agent should know about
Held virtually, the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show revealed the latest in home and business technology, including a home recycling solution, wearable joysticks for hands-free control and even 'smart tub' from Kohler
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 14
Homes.NYC is the newest New York City home search
Opinion
Launched by Gabriels Technology Solutions and powered by RealPlus, New York's newest property portal emphasizes building video and neighborhood fly-overs.
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 15
Kerbox Media wants to see all agents in the video spotlight
Founded by a former Southern California agent, the creative services company focuses on all things real estate video, from market updates to Zoom-call coaching
by Craig C. Rowe May 27
True or false? TruPlace has what agents need to market homes during a pandemic
Opinion
With a number of photography and virtual showing experiences, TruPlace is showing it can compete with the top of the market. It only needs to enter more markets to gain a strong hold in the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 24
DroneBase is taking aerial video to new heights
DroneBase is using drone technology to survey building sites, produce roof damage reports, inspect real estate disaster zones and a number of uses beyond marketing
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
AerialSphere ready to take property search to new heights
Opinion
Phoenix-based 3D aerial photography company has earned patents for its hi-res, high-elevation photography process that accurately puts lat-long coordinates on every pixel. With new funding, 70 markets are on the radar
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
Lennar partners with SkyNav in mixed-reality marketing
San Francisco-based technology company creates mixed-reality environments and marketing presentations for real estate agents and developers
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 19
New FAA law will require drones to display registration
Agent pilots and hobbyists alike will have to comply to the fast-tracked law by Feb. 25
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 18
Tell a lot with a little thanks to stunning imagery
The visuals used to sell your listing should be jaw-dropping
by Britt Chester Apr 7
Do you really need a drone for your listings?
Drone photography is increasingly popular, but there are many instances when it doesn't make sense
by Britt Chester Mar 29
How to get that awe-inspiring listing photo
Catching a home in its best light with real estate photography’s tricks of the trade
by Brian Balduf Feb 15
12 ways not to do listing photos
What to avoid when marketing a home
by Kathryn Royster Dec 22
25 spectacular aerial vistas captured by drones
Stunning photography from Hawaii, Brazil, Pakistan and beyond
by Inman Aug 2
3 reasons real estate agents should invest in drones
As models become more affordable, Realtors are sure to see positive returns
by Will Caldwell Jan 28