Matterport posts Q3 revenue gains while narrowing its losses

The virtual tour software company posted $38 million in revenue, up from $28.4 million in Q2, while avoiding headwinds that have ensnared others in the real estate space, according to earnings on Thursday. Continue reading

NCRMLS, BrokerBay look to the future with 3D tour integration

BrokerBay’s solution for MLSs allows agents to publish digital twins of their listings within the MLS’s home search experience, the 3D content for which is created by Matterport or iGuide, according to user preference. Continue reading

Why floor plans are a real estate agent’s next big opportunity

Transitioning from a nice-to-have marketing tool to a must-have closer, floor plans are having a moment, driven by widespread pandemic-era adoption. Continue reading

Ricoh360 Tours enhances listing solution with automatic floor plans

An early leader in the vertical integration of 3D home tour capture and publishing, Ricoh360 Tours is building on its success with the launch of a new floor plan creation engine. Continue reading

Matterport continues its expansion by acquiring VHT Studios

Company says purchase will help it “expand further into the real estate industry,” as it specializes in providing brokers and agents with high-quality photography and other marketing services. Continue reading

Coming this summer, HomeDiary wants to share all of your home’s secrets: Tech Review

HomeDiary is a fully realized home asset tracking solution for homeowners and their agents. Spaces, its clever, easy-to-use room management interface, allows users to set up a layout of custom-labeled room cards Continue reading

Inman announces first round of exhibitors for ICNY22

Inman Group® announced 31 exhibitors for Inman Connect in New York, April 19 – 21, 2022. It’s the 25th anniversary of these events. Continue reading

Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable

The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage. Continue reading

Too much information: Sellers risk privacy in era of 3D marketing

As interactive imagery spreads in real estate, homeowners and their agents increasingly have to consider ways to keep their personal information private. Continue reading

How to choose the right virtual tour provider for you

If you haven’t pivoted to offer virtual tours to your clients, what are you waiting for? Virtual tours are becoming industry standard, and they’re not going away anytime soon. Here are a few providers to choose from and what they bring to the table. Continue reading