CoStar Group Unveils Groundbreaking Homes AI Experience, Revolutionizing Home Shopping

For the first time in the real estate sector, Homes.com allows users to engage in natural, real-time conversations—either via voice or text—transforming the traditional online search into a more personalized experience reminiscent of consulting with a trusted real estate advisor. Homes AI leverages the extensive property data, 3D digital twin technology, and market intelligence that Homes.com is known for, enabling users to explore homes more intuitively.

"This innovation signals a shift as significant as the emergence of online search itself," stated Andy Florance, Founder and CEO of CoStar Group. He emphasized that the home shopping experience is no longer limited by rigid filters and disjointed interfaces. Instead, it focuses on dynamic, consultative interactions that mirror how individuals naturally research and evaluate homes.

A key feature of Homes AI is its design to complement the role of real estate professionals rather than replace them. Florance reiterated the company’s commitment to ensuring that inquiries from potential buyers and renters are directed straight to the listing agents. This approach fosters stronger connections and meaningful dialogues, ultimately improving outcomes for all parties involved.

CoStar Group's strategic partnership with Microsoft Azure allows for an advanced AI model to be fully integrated into the Homes.com platform. Homes AI offers a fluid user experience where individuals can explore property listings, discover neighborhood insights, and tailor their preferences—all without interruptions or the need to restart their searches. Unlike conventional AI systems, the data utilized by Homes AI remains proprietary to Homes.com, ensuring user privacy and data security.

Spearheaded by Livia Sponseller, Senior Vice President of Product, and Andy Ventura, Vice President of Enterprise Solution Architecture, the launch of Homes AI represents the most significant advancement in Homes.com’s history. This purpose-built technology continually learns from user interactions, adapting to individual preferences and surfacing increasingly relevant insights throughout the home buying journey.

CoStar Group intends to extend the capabilities of Homes AI across its portfolio of platforms, including Apartments.com, CoStar, LoopNet, Land.com, and BizBuySell. This initiative aims to usher in a new era of intelligent, conversational real estate discovery, further solidifying the company’s position as a leader in the real estate information and analytics sector.

With a growing emphasis on technology-driven solutions, CoStar Group is dedicated to transforming the real estate industry, enhancing user experience, and empowering consumers with the tools they need to make informed decisions.

Founded in 1986, CoStar Group is a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces, and 3D digital twin technology. CoStar Group’s major brands include CoStar, LoopNet, Apartments.com, and Homes.com, collectively attracting over 143 million average monthly unique visitors as of Q3 2025.

As the fastest-growing residential real estate marketplace in the United States, Homes.com focuses on leveraging the internet's marketing power to connect homeowners with potential buyers effectively. The platform has seen remarkable success, with a consumer brand awareness surge from 4% to 33% following a strategic marketing campaign launched in early 2024.

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