# Homebuying Photo Search Tools Homes.com Launched a Social Media-Inspired Snap & Search Feature By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-and-search References: [forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/meggentaylor/2018/05/31/the-newly-re-designed-homes-com-website-will-change-how-you-search-for-real-estate/#3b39f64c5fc0) & [homes](https://www.homes.com/home-snap-and-search/) There are countless board named "Dream Home" on [Pinterest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinterest-ar-furniture) where users collect inspirational images of places they might like to live—and the newly revamped Homes.com now offers a practical new feature called [Snap & Search](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-up) to make it easier to find one's dream house in the real world. The social media-inspired Snap & Search is being called "the first-ever visual search tool for potential homebuyers." With this feature, users can upload an exterior photo of a house and have the system's AI make suggestions from local listings based off of similar architectural styles, building materials and finishes. David Mele, president of Homes.com, describes that Snap & Search "is a completely new, ultra-personalized search experience that combines elements of Pinterest, [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook1), machine learning, artificial intelligence, and collaborative search." Ultimately, the tool makes it easier for both agents and homebuyers to locate what may be their dream home in an area nearby. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Visual Search for Homebuyers:** The Snap & Search feature on Homes.com introduces the concept of using visual search technology to help homebuyers find their dream home. - **AI-powered Real Estate Recommendations:** The AI technology used in Snap & Search suggests local listings based on architectural styles, building materials, and finishes, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for personalized real estate recommendations. - **Collaborative Search in Real Estate:** The collaborative search feature in Snap & Search combines elements of social media platforms like Pinterest and Facebook, enabling users to share and gather real estate inspirations, opening up opportunities for more interactive homebuying experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** The Snap & Search tool by Homes.com offers transformative potential for the real estate industry by revolutionizing the way homebuyers search and discover properties. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The AI technology behind Snap & Search showcases the potential of AI in the real estate industry, specifically in providing personalized recommendations and enhancing the homebuying experience. - **Social Media Platforms:** The social media-inspired features of Snap & Search bring opportunities for social media platforms to explore integrating real estate search functionalities, allowing users to share and explore real estate inspirations within their networks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Price Discoveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pricesnap.md) - [AI Home Renovation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardie-designer.md) - [Drone Home Touring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zillow-1.md) - [Interactive 3D Mapping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-mapping-feature.md) - [AI-Powered Imagery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-by-geniusai.md) - [AI-Powered Visual Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poshmark-1.md) - [New York Home Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citysnap.md) - [AI-Powered Real Estate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/property-search-platform.md) - [AR Furniture Testing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinterest-ar-furniture.md)