Zillow's new AI-powered natural-language search is a first in real estate

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Zillow has launched a groundbreaking AI-powered feature that enables home buyers and renters to search for properties using natural language, directly reflecting how they might describe their ideal home to friends. Users can input phrases like "$700K homes in Charlotte with a backyard" into the Zillow search bar, simplifying the search process by eliminating the need for filters. This feature is currently available on the iOS app, with plans to expand to Android and Zillow.com soon. Zillow's continued investment in AI technology aims to enhance user experience and establish a comprehensive platform for real estate transactions.

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• Introduction of AI-powered natural language search enhances user experience and simplifies property searches.
• Zillow is the first major residential real estate marketplace to implement this advanced search functionality.
• Feature reduces the time and stress associated with house-hunting by providing relevant, easy-to-understand search results.

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Now buyers and renters on Zillow can skip the filters and search the same way they'd describe their ideal home to a friend, including features like layout, location, style, condition, lifestyle and more

SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow has launched a new AI-powered feature that lets shoppers search for homes in the same way they would talk to their friends and family. 

Now home shoppers can enter phrases like "$700K homes in Charlotte with a backyard" or "open house near me with four bedrooms" directly into the Zillow search bar, rather than starting with a location and having to filter their way to the homes they want. They can also save their searches and have Zillow notify them when new qualifying listings come online.

The "natural language search" feature is now live on the Zillow^® app for iOS^® users and is coming soon to Android™ devices and Zillow.com.

"Beyond easy-to-filter criteria like bedrooms and bathrooms, buyers are considering many other specific features that match their unique lifestyle," said Jenny Arden, Zillow's chief design officer. "This new tool is a game changer for home shopping, because it helps shorten the sometimes long and stressful house-hunting process by creating an easy, more modern way to search, and it delivers relevant search results in a simple, uncluttered way."

Zillow's natural language search feature takes users' queries and scans millions of listing details to bring relevant results to the surface. At the same time, the feature is training machine learning models to better respond to search queries that use natural, human-like sentences.

Zillow is the first major residential real estate marketplace to implement this advanced, AI-powered search engine for the home shopping experience.

Many of Zillow's most impactful features are powered by AI and machine learning, ranging from the Neural Zestimate^® valuation to providing the best personalized home recommendations to generating floor plans from panoramic photos.

The company continues to invest in tech innovation like AI as part of its vision to deliver the "housing super app" — a single digital ecosystem of connected solutions for all the tasks and services related to moving.

"The future of real estate will be powered through AI," Arden said. "We are proud to be the first in the industry to offer this smarter way to search, and excited to see how it learns and evolves to help each Zillow shopper find their perfect home."

About Zillow Group
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow^® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting, or financing with transparency and ease.

Zillow Group's affiliates and subsidiaries include Zillow^®; Zillow Premier Agent^®; Zillow Home Loans™; Zillow Closing Services™; Trulia^®; Out East^®; StreetEasy^®; HotPads^®; and ShowingTime+^SM, which houses ShowingTime^®, Bridge Interactive^®, dotloop^®, and interactive floor plans. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

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FAQ

What is Zillow's new natural language search feature?

Zillow's new natural language search feature allows users to search for homes using phrases that reflect their specific needs, streamlining the home-buying process.

When will Zillow's natural language search be available on Android?

The natural language search feature is currently available on iOS and is expected to be launched on Android soon.

How does Zillow's AI-powered search improve the home buying experience?

The AI-powered search allows users to enter queries in natural language, helping to produce relevant search results and reducing the need for complex filters.

Is Zillow the first company to offer natural language search in real estate?

Yes, Zillow is the first major residential real estate marketplace to implement this advanced, AI-powered search engine.

What impact does AI technology have on Zillow's services?

AI technology enhances Zillow's services by improving search accuracy, providing personalized recommendations, and streamlining the overall real estate transaction experience.