Rocket Homes now shows nearby homes for sale
on the car screen through Apple CarPlay.
DETROIT, Dec. 12,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Homes, a tech-based real
estate service provider and part of Rocket
Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced its iOS app is now
available on car, truck and SUV infotainment screens through Apple
CarPlay – turning the everyday commute into an exciting and natural
part of the homebuying journey.
The Rocket Homes app now merges the house hunt with the open
road. Homes listed for sale can be seen in the "Nearby" tab of the
Rocket Homes app on CarPlay. With a tap of the vehicle's screen,
drivers can easily get directions to the home, call an agent or
save the listing to their "Favorites." Once they reach their
destination, users can easily take a deeper dive into the detailed
photos and specifications of each home from the app on their
iPhone.
"The Rocket Homes app is making house hunting more convenient
for busy homebuyers on-the-go," said Doug
Seabolt, CEO of Rocket Homes. "When looking for a new home,
the search never stops – even when you are driving around town.
That was the thought that led to this feature. Now, when home
shoppers see a place that catches their eye, they do not need to
remember an address, cross streets or a phone number because Rocket
Homes has it handled for them."
Exploring properties is one of the longest and most critical
stages of the homeownership journey – which can take months or even
years, according to a recent report from Rocket
Mortgage. Rocket Homes' advanced artificial intelligence (AI)
and machine learning capabilities learn a home shopper's
preferences through each "Favorited" listing in CarPlay or the
mobile app. Leveraging AI, the app displays nearby homes that match
the individual user's preferences – streamlining the often-tedious
and time-consuming house hunting process.
"By using the Rocket Homes app through CarPlay, homebuyers are
able to visualize what their future could look like in real-time,
bringing real estate to life right on the street where buyers could
potentially live," said Eric Prigot,
Founder and Principle Real Estate Agent at The Collective Team at
Compass. "As technology continues to evolve, integrating mobility
in the home search experience will become preferred for many
homebuyers, which is exactly what Rocket Homes is accomplishing
today with this innovative product."
With more than 98% of cars in the U.S. supporting CarPlay, and
the majority of Americans with smartphones owning iPhones, the
Rocket Homes Apple CarPlay feature meets homebuyers where they
spend 1,000 hours a year on average – driving in their cars. This
transforms a time that was once only spent with music, podcasts and
audio books into a pivotal moment in the path to homeownership.
Additionally, Rocket Homes has been included in the App Store's
list of Best App for Homebuying and was recently recognized on
Apple's list of Best Apps for iOS 17. Homebuyers can download
the Rocket Homes app from the App Store, which will then appear on
their Apple CarPlay dashboard. To shop for or list a home, speak
with a real estate agent or for more information,
visit RocketHomes.com.
About Rocket Homes
Rocket Homes is a tech-based real estate service provider and
home search site which is a part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT).
It manages a Partner Agent Network across America that includes
some of the top agents nationwide and has assisted nearly one
million consumers with their home buying and selling needs. All of
its Partner Agents are prescreened and demonstrate exceptional
client service, knowledge and experience in their local
communities. Rocket Homes hosts a website and mobile app that
consumers can use to search for homes, connect with a real estate
professional and obtain mortgage approval through sister company
Rocket Mortgage – creating a seamless, fully integrated home buying
and selling experience. For more information, please
visit RocketHomes.com.
About Rocket Companies
Founded in 1985, Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) is a Detroit-based fintech platform company
consisting of personal finance and consumer technology brands
including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Amrock, Rocket Money,
Rocket Loans, Rocket Mortgage Canada, Lendesk, Core Digital Media,
Rocket Central and Rocket Connections.
Rocket Companies' mission is to be the best at creating
certainty in life's most complex moments so its clients can pursue
their financial dreams. The Company helps clients achieve the goal
of home ownership and financial freedom through industry-leading
client experiences powered by its simple, fast and trusted digital
solutions. J.D. Power has ranked Rocket Mortgage, part of Rocket
Companies, #1 in client satisfaction for both primary mortgage
origination and servicing 21 times – the most of any mortgage
lender. For more information, please visit our Corporate
Website or Investor Relations Website.
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