virtual tour data gap
As visualization tech becomes ubiquitous, the agents who thrive will be those who understand what buyers think, not just where they click, Molly McKinley writes
by Molly McKinley Jan 13
Latest iGuide update includes buyer lead capture
Buyers can request home details via text or email while touring a home, and doing so will provide additional property views and information and alert the listing agent to the interaction
by Craig C. Rowe May 2
Zillow launches street-view home searching with Apple Maps
Homebuyers can now get a street-view look at listings, thanks to Zillow's newest integration with Apple Maps. Dubbed 'Look Around,' the feature is available in 19 markets
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
1 in 7 homeowners considering selling within next 3 years
Of those not considering moving, 26% said they were concerned about their ability to find or afford a new home, according to a new survey from Zillow
From mindset to marketing: How to reach and convert leads
From marketing tips to advice on exercising your mindset muscle, last week's Connect Now was chock-full of useful information all agents need to hear. Here's a list of the most important takeaways
by Bernice Ross Sep 23
Broadcast your next listing: HomeRover is moving the bar for livestream tours
Opinion
The Android and iOS app allows multiple parties to view, screenshot and make a list of what they want to see. This marks a major maturation of video tour proptech
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 7
The Inman Handbook on how to reopen your business this summer
As states begin the reopening process and more business restrictions are lifted, prepare yourself and your team for a new way to operate this summer
JP & Associates partners with Matterport to make virtual tours available to agents
The partnership between the brokerage and the 3D virtual tour platform will give over 2,500 agents access to creating virtual tours
Chime speeds release of Facebook, YouTube livestreaming tools
The agent operating system has developed streaming tools for Facebook Live and YouTube and released them ahead of schedule in response to the COVID-19 market reduction of face-to-face business
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 3
3D Matterport shopping at Walmart
A hint of a future where you're able to purchase furniture directly within listings?
by Teke Wiggin Jul 12
<em>NYT's</em> real estate section puts 3-D home tours front and center on property listings
Integration illustrates growing confidence in power of 3-D marketing
by Teke Wiggin Apr 11
VirtualAPT's robot makes 360-degree property videos for real estate agents
Agents can plot out and appear in video tours captured by a rover
by Teke Wiggin Feb 22
A silhouette of protesters against a sunset
Listing portal initiatives set to accelerate adoption of video and 3-D tours
by Teke Wiggin Nov 10
A woman wearing virtual reality goggles
Homebuyers can saunter about 3-D home tours on real estate franchisor's listing pages
by Teke Wiggin Oct 10
Realync, live-video home tour app, enables 75% closing rate, national rental landlord says