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Two artificial intelligence startups are teaming up to make searches through multiple listing services (MLSs) more accessible to the visually impaired.
The combined technology of Restb.ai and Lundy will allow users to search listings through voice commands. Restb.ai leverages AI to produce computer vision for the real estate sector, while Lundy provides a voice-driven property search platform.
Together, the two startups will provide a voice-driven search option for agents, buyers and sellers. The new product is being offered to MLSs, and any MLS that already uses Restb.ai’s tagging technology get a complimentary upgrade to one of Lundy’s “Finding Homes Pro” features.
“Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive search engine available by voice to ensure the homebuying journey is accessible to everyone,” Lundy CEO Justin Lundy said in a statement. “By joining forces with Restb.ai to leverage their market-leading computer vision technology, we’re dramatically advancing our efforts at Lundy to make voice search a staple feature for every MLS. Together, we’re setting a new standard for accessibility and user-friendly technology.”
Restb.ai’s technology is an image tagging system that automatically analyzes photos of properties and provides visual insights. Lundy said it goes beyond a simple screen reader by offering natural language home searches that aren’t interrupted by display ads or pop-up screens.
“MLSs are leading the way in delivering practical AI to hundreds of thousands of real estate professionals nationwide,” Nathan Brannen, chief product officer at Restb.ai, said in a statement. ”By teaming up with Lundy, we’re accelerating the momentum of AI adoption in the industry, allowing agents to match homebuyers and sellers to deliver the perfect home with unparalleled speed and precision.
“This partnership will profoundly impact how agents serve their clients, bringing more AI innovation to the forefront of real estate.”
In April, Lundy extended its partnership with Stellar MLS.
