"We are focused on giving home shoppers the right tools, confidence and expert edge to make confident home decisions, said Dave Herman, senior vice president of product and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation at Realtor.com. FlyAround brings listings to life in a way that helps home shoppers see not just the home, but its entire environment turning what was once a 2D online experience into an interactive exploration."
"Bringing 3D Maps from Google Maps Platform into Realtor.com elevates the home search from a simple property review into a fully immersive, photorealistic experience, said Tina Weyand, senior director of product management at Google Maps Platform. This allows homebuyers to get a more intuitive sense of place through deeper exploration of the neighborhood right from their screens which is incredibly helpful when making one of life's biggest decisions."
"According to Realtor.com's 2025 Consumer Attitudes & Usage Study, roughly half of recent homebuyers or prospective buyers say they would consider purchasing a home without visiting it in person, up from 44% in 2023. Among first-time buyers, that figure rises to 52%. FlyAround will be available for all MLS-sourced listings on Realtor.com with geographic coordinates, as well as on off-market and recently sold properties. The tool will appear as a one-click option within each listing's detail page, the company said."
FlyAround uses Google Maps' 3D technology and is powered by TopHap Inc., integrating directly into property listing pages to show lot size, terrain, and surrounding context. The tool offers an interactive, photorealistic exploration that helps home shoppers visualize a property's entire environment and evaluate neighborhoods remotely. Roughly half of recent or prospective buyers would consider purchasing without visiting, rising to 52% for first-time buyers, and FlyAround aims to help shoppers understand surroundings before scheduling in-person tours. FlyAround will appear as a one-click option on MLS-sourced listings with geographic coordinates and on off-market and recently sold properties.
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