Realtor.com parent goes after its own virtual tour target amid battle with CoStar

Australia’s REA Group, owned by News Corp and a 20 percent stakeholder in Realtor.com, has acquired 3D tour technology company Planitar, echoing the 2024 sale of Matteport to Homes.com parent CoStar. 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

Meet iGuide’s most affordable digital twin solution, Planix R1

The new camera system, Planix R1, is designed to be more physically and technically nimble when helping agents create digital twins, executives said Wednesday. And it’s more affordable, too. Continue reading

In the wake of Matterport’s sale, digital twin options are plentiful

Matterport’s sale to CoStar will ignite interest in the value of digital twins and tour marketing, and the options for creating them are many. Continue reading

iGuide software update draws in architects with DWG format

Property data capture company Planitar, which sells iGuide, a digital twin and dynamic digital floor plan production software, has worked its way deeper into the architectural mainstream, according to the company.
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These tech tools will upgrade your open house, from check-in to closing

When you peel back the industry stigma of open houses, you’ll find the only people who really complain about them are those who should be championing them — real estate agents. Continue reading

Proptechs iGuide, HouseLens enter into software collaboration

Digital marketing and a compelling online presence will be more important than ever, especially on mobile devices, according to a new National Association of Realtors’ report. Continue reading

Matterport unveils its most advanced camera to date, the Pro3

Matterport’s latest camera will scan spaces up to 4 times faster compared to the Pro2, while increasing its range, with the ability to accurately capture rooms and features within 100 meters. 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