Modwell visualizes a new way to market a listing: Tech Review

Agents and buyers can work together to search and save relevant homes from their market, and then leverage Modwell’s well-built custom rendering and design services to “imagine” what can be done to the property, inside and out. Continue reading

Matterport Digital Pro offers listing agents all-in-one marketing package

Matterport Digital Pro includes 3D tour, 25 or more high-end still photos, a static 2D floor plan and a 10-15 second preview reel. Continue reading

Property Tour AI bets on virtual agents as tour guides: Tech Review

Property Tour AI is a marketing tool that uses computer-generated “agents” as property presenters. The on-screen avatar hosts the video tour, reciting a script of highlights and features. Continue reading

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

CoreLogic sells HomeVisit for stake in Canadian buyer, Urbanimmersive

Quebec-based Urbanimmersive sees an opportunity to double its revenue and cross-sell other CoreLogic products as it continues to expand its presence in the U.S. 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 real estate offers the biggest opportunity to new tech companies

It’s no secret that startups are risky business, but the real estate industry has a tradition of holding the door open for new tech. Expert Georg Chmiel weighs in on how this means big opportunities for burgeoning companies looking to make an impact. Continue reading

Team of rivals: Zillow and Redfin partner to syndicate 3D Home tours

Listing agents using Zillow 3D Home tours no longer have to manually add their tours to Redfin. This is the second partnership between the real estate search portal rivals since 2019. Continue reading

Real estate marketer Diakrit buys virtual tour company Virtuance

The deal comes as real estate imagery and the ability to see properties virtually have become indispensable during the pandemic. Diakrit CEO Ken Brown hinted at more acquisitions in the future. Continue reading