Through the bathroom door: What 3D tours reveal about buyers today

The rooms that get the most attention online might surprise you, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s what the data says about how we sell homes in 2025. Continue reading

CoStar CEO Andy Florance says in earnings call Zillow is ‘under siege’

CoStar Group released its Q3 earnings on Tuesday. Florance used the opportunity to deliver harsh criticism of rival Zillow, and outlined his competitive plan. Continue reading

How agents can make the most of the Zillow-Matterport breakup

Troy Palmquist looks at Matterport alternatives and reassures agents that the loss of the floorplan platform on Zillow doesn’t have to upend their marketing plan. Continue reading

Zillow pulls Matterport, more lawsuits, hidden mistakes: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

What Zillow’s Matterport fallout means for agents like you

While Zillow and CoStar are fighting (again), broker Holly Brink writes, agents still have to market their listings. Here’s what this move means and what you should do now to protect your business Continue reading

With Giraffe360, virtual tours are no longer a reach: Tech Review

Proptech columnist Craig Rowe reviews Giraffe360, a virtual tour creation and listing marketing solution for real estate agents. Continue reading

Matterport pulled in $158M last year, up 16% despite $65.8M loss

The company said it expects to grow total revenue 19 percent to 22 percent this year as it continues its expansion as an industry leader. Continue reading

The homebuyer in 2021? Middle-aged, married and college educated

Zillow Group’s 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report breaks down what buyers looked like in 2021, what they wanted most and how that compared to previous years. Continue reading

A simple way to get eyes on your listing during uncertain times

Amid coronavirus fears, this tried-and-true piece of tech can help real estate agents continue showing homes while staying safe. Continue reading

MagicPlan releases new version of its popular room-scanning app

Version 8 of the app, which has 18 million downloads, uses 3D scanning to capture measurements and indicate doors and windows automatically. Continue reading