Homebuyers can virtually explore listings and
tour properties through the Rocket Homes app on Apple Vision
Pro
DETROIT, Feb. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC, a tech-based
real estate service provider and part of Rocket
Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced its app is now
available on Apple Vision Pro, the innovative new spatial
computer. With the Rocket Homes app on Apple Vision Pro, users can
blend their physical and virtual worlds to view and tour properties
to find the home that is right for them and their family.
"At Rocket Homes, we know there are millions of people who are
waiting for the right moment to buy a home. We also know that there
are many ways to find and fall in love with your next house during
the homebuying journey," said Sam
Vida, President and Chief Product Officer of Rocket Homes.
"We are constantly developing new ways to make the home search more
convenient and effective. That's exactly what we did when we
created the Rocket Homes app for Apple Vision Pro, which will bring
the home shopping experience to the game-changing world of spatial
computing."
When homebuyers launch the Rocket Homes app in Apple Vision Pro,
a home search page and map of nearby listings based on the user's
current location will fill their field of vision. From there,
buyers can immerse themselves in the spaces they are considering,
giving them a realistic sense of a home's location and layout from
miles away or even across the country. The app also features a
'Look Around' option, enabling the user to explore the home's
exterior and view the surrounding neighborhood. Plus, on listings
that include 3D tours, they can get a close-up look at every room
in the home, helping consumers to picture what their life there
could be like.
Beyond the home search, additional features include the ability
to compare multiple listings and view them side-by-side in Apple
Vision Pro by using hand gestures to move listings around the space
in front of them and zoom in on the map. In addition, The Rocket
Homes app also supports Apple's SharePlay, enabling users to show a
friend or family member what they see in their Apple Vision Pro via
FaceTime. A homebuyer can get a second opinion and virtually walk
through the home together from anywhere in the world.
Interaction on Apple Vision Pro is predominantly driven by the
user's hands, eyes and voice, leveraging machine learning to
accurately predict what command is being given. Home shoppers can
simply say the location they are looking for and are instantly
presented with possible listings. If the user is signed into their
Rocket account, Rocket Homes' advanced AI and machine learning
technology will show properties the homebuyer is likely to be
interested in based on their previous browsing and saved
favorites.
Virtual reality, the precursor to spatial computing, has proven
to be vital to the real estate community. Goldman Sachs estimated
that 130,000 real estate agents used virtual reality to show
listings in 2020 during the height of COVID-19, giving buyers a
close look at homes while social distancing. Even though physical
showings have returned, virtual reality has quickly grown in
popularity – with the global market having been valued at
$60 billion in 2022 and projected to
grow at a compound annual rate of 27.5% through 2030.
"As an agent, I've had many buyers moving to another state who
purchase a home sight unseen due to the cost and time it would take
to travel to those properties," said Matt
Mesimer, real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty Smart 1
in Winter Haven, Florida. "It's
awesome that, with the Rocket Homes app now available for Apple
Vision Pro, buyers will be able take a more immersive look at a
property from anywhere in the country. This also helps agents like
me by giving buyers a preview of the home before any physical
walk-throughs are necessary, streamlining the overall process to
get them into their new home faster than was previously
possible."
The Rocket Homes mobile app was recognized as one of the Best
Apps for iOS 17 by Apple's editorial board in 2023.
Homebuyers can download the Rocket Homes app to use on their
mobile device, in CarPlay or in the Vision Pro App Store today. To
shop for or list a home, speak with a real estate agent or for more
information, visit RocketHomes.com.
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About Rocket Homes
Rocket Homes is a tech-based real estate service provider and
home search site which is a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT).
It manages a Partner Agent Network across America that includes
some of the top agents nationwide and has assisted nearly one
million consumers with their home buying and selling needs. All of
its Partner Agents are prescreened and demonstrate exceptional
client service, knowledge and experience in their local
communities. Rocket Homes hosts a website and mobile app that
consumers can use to search for homes, connect with a real estate
professional and obtain mortgage approval through sister company
Rocket Mortgage – creating a seamless, fully integrated home buying
and selling experience. For more information, please
visit RocketHomes.com.
About Rocket Companies
Founded in 1985, Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) is a Detroit-based fintech platform company
including personal finance and consumer technology brands including
Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Amrock, Rocket Money, Rocket Loans,
Rocket Mortgage Canada, Lendesk, Core Digital Media and Rocket
Connections. The Company helps clients achieve the goal of
home ownership and financial freedom through industry-leading
client experiences powered by its simple, fast and trusted digital
solutions. J.D. Power has ranked Rocket Mortgage #1 in client
satisfaction for both primary mortgage origination and servicing,
with the Company holding a total of 21 accolades. For more
information, please visit the Rocket Companies
Website or Investor Relations Website.
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