Риэлтор.com plans to introduce a new 3D property viewing tool called FlyAround. The tool allows users to explore homes and neighborhoods through a low-altitude satellite view.
The feature will begin rolling out in the coming weeks.
FlyAround uses Google Maps’ 3D technology and is powered by TopHap Inc. It integrates directly into property listing pages — offering a visual experience that shows details such as lot size, terrain and surrounding context.
“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.”
According to Realtor.com’s 2025 Consumer Attitudes & Usage Study, roughly half of recent покупатели жилья or prospective buyers say they would consider purchasing a home without visiting it in person, up from 44% in 2023.
Среди покупатели впервые, that figure rises to 52%.
Leaders said FlyAround aims to address that trend by helping shoppers better understand a property’s surroundings before scheduling an in-person tour.
“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.”
FlyAround will be available for all MLS-sourced listings on Realtor.com with geographic coordinates, as well as on вне рынка and recently sold properties. The tool will appear as a one-click option within each listing’s detail page, the company said.
The feature follows Realtor.com’s introduction of an AI-powered natural language search tool, which lets users type or speak phrases such as “three-bedroom homes under $800,000 with a modern kitchen.”
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