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Exploring Zillow's Innovative 3D Aerial Search Feature

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f you're like me, your evenings are spent scrolling through Zillow, dreaming of homes in far-off neighborhoods or even countries. It's a thrilling form of house-voyeurism, imagining the life that could be yours if you picked up and moved. But now, real estate site Zillow has announced five new search tools that will take your evening scroll to the next level.

    One of these game-changing features is Aerial 3D Tours, which allows you to take a virtual tour of a property's exterior using just a few clicks on your mouse. This immersive experience uses "Gaussian splatting" technology to knit together overhead drone footage, giving you a Google Earth-esque view of the home. I was blown away by how cool it felt to surf around a 3D image of a house.

    Another new tool is Scheduling Assistant, which makes it easy to coordinate tours with your real estate agent and see past or upcoming tours in one place. If you're interested in touring homes but hate the logistics, this feature is perfect for you.

    Zillow has also introduced two new tools aimed at increasing education and information on home pricing and buyer power. Offer Insights allows potential buyers to see how strong their offer could be by toggling between different price ranges, while Affordability Insights provides personalized estimates based on your credit score, income, and other factors.

    Finally, Zillow's new pricing transparency on rentals aims to combat hidden fees by breaking down move-in costs and monthly charges. Potential renters can now use a custom calculator to see personalized affordability estimates, making it easier to decide what they can afford early on.

    These five new search tools are set to revolutionize the real estate game, and I'm excited to dive in and explore them further.

Zillow's 3D aerial search feature, showcasing homes in a virtual environment.