Proptech CEO: We’re ’empowering’ real estate agents, not ‘trying to displace’ them

Infinityy wants buyers to turn to listings, not Google, with their questions. And the company believes it can turn early curiosity into faster, more qualified conversations. Continue reading

Top 25 things real estate agents REALLY want for Christmas 2025

From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning. Continue reading

In crowded virtual staging category, Collov AI offers ease, affordability: Tech Review

Craig Rowe reviews Collov AI for Inman. The product gives agents and real estate stakeholders an easy, affordable way to virtually stage homes and use AI to generate short room tours, edit furniture and adjust room styles. Continue reading

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

Paraspot AI sees the future of property inspection: Tech Review

Craig C. Rowe reviews Paraspot on behalf of Inman. The application is mobile-first and assists in capturing conditions of apartments, homes, and other properties using computer vision and audio narration. 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

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

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