Houzz Pro Introduces Video Meetings & AR Room Measurement Feature

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, today announced new virtual meeting and visualisation tools that help design and construction professionals move projects forward, faster and more safely. The new premium features are available immediately as part of any paid subscription to Houzz Pro, an all-in-one business management and marketing solution for home pros, and include the ability to host and promote video meetings, and the addition of an augmented reality (AR) room measurement tool that instantly creates floor plans which pros can modify with the Houzz Pro 3D floor planner tool.  

Video meetings empower pros to connect with homeowners virtually, so everyone can discuss a project from the convenience and safety of their own home. Pros also have the option to promote video consultations on their Houzz profile and in their directory listing to help generate new business. Pros can easily book meetings through the Houzz Pro scheduling tool, and can now add video capabilities to any meeting without purchasing or downloading other video software. When pros integrate their calendar with Houzz Pro and enable consultations, homeowners who are looking to begin a new project can now directly book an initial meeting directly from the Houzz Pro directory, since they can see when a pro has availability. 

“We’ve heard from our community of home professionals that they are looking for better ways to connect and interact with current and prospective clients during the coronavirus pandemic,” said Alon Cohen, Houzz co-founder and president. “With video meetings, they can meet safely, save time and build rapport from a distance. And with powerful visualisation tools, like the room measurement feature and 3D floor planner, pros can save time and help their clients envision how a space will look and feel post-renovation.” 

The new, built-in room measurement tool within the Houzz Pro app uses AR to enable pros to capture and store room dimensions. The tool automatically generates both 2D floor plans and 3D models, which can then be modified in the Houzz Pro 3D floor planner to include windows, doors, furniture and other room features to scale. Pros can present these models to homeowners to help them envision their newly designed space with updates like removing a wall, adding new furniture, and more.  

Houzz Pro helps pros run an efficient, profitable business and makes it easy for them to reach new customers, all while delivering a standout client experience. Designers, remodelers and other home professionals can learn more and get started at houzz.co.uk/pro. Subscription packages, priced to fit any budget or team, also include premium profile features, website building services, and lead and business management tools. The Houzz Pro app is available for pro subscribers on iOS and Android devices. 

Houzz has more than 2.5 million active home renovation and design professionals around the world in more than 65 categories, including architects, interior designers, builders and landscape professionals, on the platform. Houzz Pro is available to all home renovation and design professionals in the U.S. and internationally in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. 

Watch demos of the video meetings feature here and 3D floor planner here. You can download images that depict the video meetings feature here and 3D floor planner here.

Source : Houzz

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