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5. Nodalview Offers Video-Enabled Guided Tour/Lead Gen within Matterport Tours | Matterport Media Release

Nodalview announces partnership with Matterport to unlock a modern online real estate experience.Nodalview Offers Vide-Enabled Guided Tours/Lead Generation within Matterport Digital Twins---Nodalview's technology lets agents seamlessly invite potential buyers to remotely join video-enabled sessions and guide them through the [Matterport] digital twin as they would do during an in-person tour. While agents have full control of the tour, they can also let prospective buyers virtually walk around independently, replicating the typical experience of an in-person viewing for maximum impact.---Brussels, December 9, 2021 - Nodalview, the innovative sales and marketing platform for real estate professionals is excited to announce its partnership with Matterport, the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world. The partnership lets agents use Matterport’s state-of-the-art digital twins on Nodalview’s unique real estate-focused sales enablement platform.Founded in 2016, Nodalview is a European Proptech that today empowers more than 10,000 real estate professionals worldwide to better attract, engage, and qualify candidates online, by leveraging high quality property visuals including photos, virtual tours, and videos.With the integration of Matterport digital twins to their platform, Nodalview aims to strengthen their ambition to help real estate agents use immersive content and data to deliver a modern and efficient sales process.A Human-First ApproachThe strongly fragmented real estate market of which 98% of companies are micro enterprises (less than 10 FTE) is fueled by the need for buyers and sellers to find a trustworthy local and experienced professional. This is explained by real estate often representing the most significant transaction of a lifetime. This reality proves that today’s consumers aren't willing to completely outsource a transaction this big and personal purely to technology, reinforcing the importance of human interaction during this process.“Becoming the preferred partner in this transaction is today’s main challenge for real estate agents with buyers and sellers that have become increasingly demanding in this digital era” says Thomas Lepelaars, CEO and Co-founder of Nodalview. “Our mission at Nodalview is to build software that empowers real estate professionals to deliver a richer buying experience while keeping a human-first approach.”Digital Experiences are on the Rise in a Booming MarketLike many others, the real estate industry has been shaken by the global pandemic, forcing years of digital adoption in just a couple of months. As the world began instituting stay-at-home orders, the use of virtual tours on real estate listings has boomed with a rapid adoption by consumers who wanted to search for homes in a manner that was convenient and safe for both home shoppers and homeowners. These immersive experiences have proven to be a convenient and effective way to qualify potential properties to visit, alongside traditional photography and video.While virtual digital experiences are on the rise, in-person tours will always remain an important part of the traditional real estate transaction, even in the hot post-pandemic real estate market. With Nodalview’s platform, agents maximize the ROI of their 3D tours by leveraging the same content multiple times in the buying or rental journey, driving innovation and efficiency to the traditional search process.A Modern, Human Buying ExperienceIn real estate, each property has its unique selling points that often can’t be translated visually. By combining high fidelity Matterport digital twins with Nodalview, [real estate] agents can conduct immersive digital viewings. Nodalview's technology lets agents seamlessly invite potential buyers to remotely join video-enabled sessions and guide them through the digital twin as they would do during an in-person tour. While [real estate] agents have full control of the tour, they can also let prospective buyers virtually walk around independently, replicating the typical experience of an in-person viewing for maximum impact.Thanks to Nodalview, consumers combine the benefit of a Matterport experience with the comfort of having expert advice from an agent. This not only lets agents fully understand whether the property meets the search criteria of the buyers, but also lets the agents easily switch between listings, making the search even more convenient as agents can showcase multiple properties in their portfolio. All of this is possible without losing time in transportation, from the comfort of one’s own home or office without the need for buyers and agents to be physically together to engage with property visits.Alongside guided virtual tours, Nodalview also lets agents natively embed lead generation forms, track specific engagement and better understand how online leads are navigating their 3D digital twins. Ultimately, these unique data-driven insights help real estate agents not only sell faster and in a more effective way, but also enable fact-based reporting to sellers.Thomas Lepelaars, Co-Founder & CEO of Nodalview"We are seeing that the top performing agents are now systematically shooting virtual tours to offer this modern and convenient buying experience to both the sellers and the buyers. Agents adopting this modern sales process have a true competitive edge in a hot market, bringing a higher chance of selling faster and at the best price. We are thrilled to partner with Matterport to reinforce this experience with state-of-the-art 3D digital twins and offer the modern real estate agent the most effective tools to exceed today’s buyers and sellers expectations."Conway Chen, Vice President of Business Development and Alliances of Matterport“The ability to gain access to properties virtually has become an expectation of real estate buyers around the world. For homeowners, virtual home tours drive increased visibility and digital traffic to their homes, helping them sell faster. Nodalview is a key partner in our efforts to drive the digital transformation of the built world. Together with Nodalview, we’re excited to enable more real estate agents to capture digital twins of their properties and help enhance their customer engagement experiences.”About Nodalview“Nodalview is a powerful sales and marketing platform built for the real estate industry. By leveraging high quality visual assets and immersive content, real estate agents can build winning sales strategies to better attract, engage and qualify potential customers while delivering a modern online buying experience.With Nodalview, agents can grow their online presence, close deals faster with tangible data insights and match the right buyers with the right home.At Nodalview, we believe in the modernization of the real estate industry through cutting edge technology and a customer-centric experience that helps agents sell faster and in a more effective way, while keeping a strong human-first approach.Nodalview supports over 10,000 real estate agents in 30 different countries with an international footprint counting 80+ employees from 10 different nationalities. Nodalview is backed by premium investors from Ghent, London and Madrid.About MatterportMatterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) is leading the digital transformation of the built world. Our groundbreaking spatial data platform turns buildings into data to make spaces more valuable and accessible. Millions of buildings in more than 150 countries have been transformed into immersive Matterport digital twins to improve every part of the building lifecycle from planning, construction, and operations to documentation, appraisal and marketing. Learn more at: www.matterport.com©2021 Matterport, Inc. All rights reserved. Matterport is a registered trademark and the Matterport logo is a trademark of Matterport, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

4. Matterport Receives Comparably Awards: Best Company Culture/Best for Women | Matterport Media Release

Matterport Receives Comparably awards for Best Company Culture and Best Company for WomenMultiple category wins demonstrate Matterport’s dedication to its peopleSUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (“Matterport”) (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced that Matterport has won two Comparably Awards, including Best Company Culture and Best Company for Women. Matterport ranked in the top 50 for small/mid-sized companies in both categories.“As our team of Matterpeeps continues to grow, promoting our employees’ quality of life and ensuring that Matterport is a place where women can thrive have remained top priorities,” said Jean Barbagelata, Chief People Officer of Matterport. “These awards feel particularly meaningful because they are based on feedback from our own people. We’re proud to hear that our employees, of which 40 per cent are female, feel empowered and connected, even during a global pandemic.”Best Company Culture AwardComparably’s Best Company Culture category focuses on 16 core culture metrics, ranging from compensation and career growth to leadership and work environment. Feedback was anonymously collected by employees during a 12-month voting period between November 2020 and November 2021.Best Company for Women AwardComparably’s Best Company for Women category is based on sentiment ratings provided by female employees who anonymously rated their companies during a 12-month voting period between November 2020 and November 2021. Rankings were determined by a series of 50 questions in 20 core culture metrics, including compensation, career growth, leadership, and work environment.To achieve its goal of creating an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in each individual, Matterport holds monthly discussions on a variety of diversity and inclusion topics and provides an inclusion-focused Slack channel for employees to have more informal discussions. Additionally, all employees are trained on recognizing and responding to unconscious bias.Earlier this year, Matterport won three Comparably awards, including Best Compensation, Best Leadership Team and Best Company Outlook, all based on ratings from Matterport employees.For more information, visit Matterport’s Comparably page at comparably.com/companies/matterport.To learn about Corporate Responsibility at Matterport, visit https://matterport.com/diversity-and-inclusion.About MatterportMatterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) is leading the digital transformation of the built world. Our groundbreaking spatial data platform turns buildings into data to make nearly every space more valuable and accessible. Millions of buildings in more than 170 countries have been transformed into immersive Matterport digital twins to improve every part of the building lifecycle from planning, construction, and operations to documentation, appraisal and marketing. Learn more at: www.matterport.com©2021 Matterport, Inc. All rights reserved. Matterport is a registered trademark and the Matterport logo is a trademark of Matterport, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.Source: Matterport Media Release via Global Newswire

3. Matterport Powers New Experiences for Retailers and Consumers | Matterport Media Release

Matterport Powers New Experiences for Retailers and ConsumersRetailers turn to digital twins to reach consumers virtually while providing offline, shoppable experiencesSUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (“Matterport”) (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, is powering new experiences for retailers and their customers. Using Capture Services On-Demand, Matterport Pro2 cameras, or the Matterport Smartphone app, retail customers are creating virtual showrooms, curating shoppable digital experiences with e-commerce integration, and making store operations more efficient.“Our retail customers use Matterport technology in a variety of different ways, whether that’s creating a virtual showroom where consumers can shop for holiday gifts or using digital twins to remotely manage store design and operations,” said Conway Chen, Vice President of Business Development of Matterport. “Even for consumers who may be locked down in their own country due to the pandemic, they can still visit their favorite store virtually and see merchandise presented in a real space, as if they were walking through an actual showroom. Our technology is also allowing influencers and designers to merchandise their products directly to their followers. Matterport technology is improving the shopping experience for both retailers and consumers.”Harrods uses Matterport Capture Services to create virtual showroom for consumersWith travel still not possible for many Harrods customers, the world-renowned London-based department store searched for a creative solution that would still allow customers to visit. Using Matterport Capture Services, a platform for enterprise customers to connect with Matterport Capture Technicians to scan spaces, Harrods created a virtual showroom showcasing its new home and furniture department. The immersive experience provides personal shopping consultations and allows customers to view products so they can better plan an in-store visit, if desired. For Harrods, Matterport offered the solution needed to create a more immersive virtual shopping experience than traditional online shopping.“Whilst travel may still be impossible for some of our customers, we wanted to find a creative solution for them to visit the department from the comfort of their home, no matter where in the world that may be,” says Annalise Fard, Director of Interiors, Beauty, Fine Watches and Jewelry at Harrods. “We also thought Matterport would be a great tool for customers who would rather shop from home through our personal shopping services or for those customers that would like to peruse the showroom ahead of visiting Harrods to help them better plan their visit.” Read the case study.Openhaus creates immersive e-commerce platform with Matterport featuring influencer homesCarson Clement, co-founder of Openhaus and a Matterport Pro2 owner, was inspired by the camera’s ability to create digital twins. The technology inspired him to launch Openhaus – a shoppable, virtual home tour experience that invites consumers to shop the homes of influencers, designers, and tastemakers. With Matterport’s smartphone app available for iPhone and Android, these influencers create a digital twin of their physical space, and use Mattertags within these spaces allowing shoppers to view their homes, and interact with and purchase household items featured through these digital twins.“Brands spend a lot of money making their retail spaces beautiful, but those are limited by physical geography constraints,” said Clement. “We can capitalize on those investments with gorgeous, immersive online shopping experiences in 3D. For companies that want consumers to spend more time engaging with their brands in a memorable way, Openhaus is an ideal solution,” says Clement. Read the case study.For more information about how Matterport is helping retail customers transform their digital footprint, visit matterport.com/industries/retail.About MatterportMatterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) is leading the digital transformation of the built world. Our groundbreaking spatial data platform turns buildings into data to make nearly every space more valuable and accessible. Millions of buildings in more than 170 countries have been transformed into immersive Matterport digital twins to improve every part of the building lifecycle from planning, construction, and operations to documentation, appraisal and marketing. Learn more at www.matterport.com.©2021 Matterport, Inc. All rights reserved. Matterport is a registered trademark and the Matterport logo is a trademark of Matterport, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.Source: Matterport via Global Newswire---WGAN Forum Related Discussions Tagged:| Openhaus | Retail Stores | Shopping | Media Release | News | Showrooms | Matterport Capture Services Program | MatterTags |

2. WGAN-TV | 9 Benefits of Matterport for Property Damage Insurance Claims

WGAN-TV: 9 Benefits of Matterport for Property Damage Insurance ClaimsHi All,If you are a Matterport Service Provider seeking opportunities with companies that do large property damage insurance claims documentation, plan to watch 5 pm EDT Thursday, 30 September 2021:✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5: 9 Benefits of Matterport for Property Damage Insurance ClaimsMy guest will be greater Chicago area Property Damage Consultants' Jonathan Sabath whom will discuss how Matterport helps insurance adjusters and insurance companies communicate in new, collaborative ways to accelerate insurance claims, including:1. Less Time2. More Detail3. 24/7 Access by stakeholders (Insurance Company, Building Owner, Adjuster, Legal/Litigation)4. Easier to communicate5. Easier to document6. Reduce claim disputes7. Increase speed of claim approvals (and payment)8. Remote measurements9. Easier collaborationIn addition to discussing these nine benefits of Matterport for property damage insurance claims, I will ask Jon about:1. his tools/workflow used in conjunction with Matterport digital twins2. how various stakeholders in insurance claim documentation use Matterport3. how Matterport Service Providers should reach out to various stakeholders to get businessBy understanding the benefits of Matterport for property damage insurance claims from a state certified public adjuster of 25+ years that uses Matterport for large insurance claims, MSPs will be better positioned to seek and secure Matterport scanning opportunities for insurance claim documentation.For additional backstory, please see this Matterport Blog post that inspired this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show:✓ Matterport Blog (16 August 2021) Learn how Sabath Property Damage Consultants gets policyholders back to their restored property fasterQuestions I should ask Jon on WGAN-TV Live at 5?Best,DanAbout Property Damage Consultants' Jonathan Sabath (Source: LinkedIn)Property damage appraisal for insurance purposes. We help the insured public after a property loss due to fire, water, hurricane, or any other covered peril resulting in a first-party property insurance claim. We are an advocate for the policyholder and specialize in the repair, or restoration of the damaged property as well.[Jonathan is a Property Damage Consultant, State Licensed Public Adjuster, Xactimate Certified and Bonded and Matterport Certified Building Estimator]WGAN Forum Related Discussions1. Transcript: WGAN-TV | MSPs: Matterport & Xactimate for Insurance Adjusting2. Transcript: Matterport Insurance Claims: Flood/Fire Remediation/Restoration3. Transcript for Matterport Webinar: TruePlan-to-Xactimate>Insurance/Restoration4. Transcript: Matterport Webinar for General Contractors/Insurance Adjusting5. Transcript: Matterport Webinar: Matterport TruePlan™ (Xactimate)6. New Integration Accelerates Matterport TruePlan to Xactimate Ordering7. WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Insurance | Fire | Flood | Restoration | Renovation | Xactimate | TruePlanJonathan Sabath Links✓ LinkedIn: Jonathan Sabath✓ Twitter: Jon Sabath

1. WGAN-TV | Real Estate Photography Training/Conference | 26-27 May 22 St Louis

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WGAN-TV Live at 5Real Estate Photography Training Conference | (REP Training Conference) | 26-27 May 2022 St LouisSave $50---WGAN Coupon Code to Save $50 on REP Training Conference | Real Estate Photography Training Conference AND received 12-months WGAN-TV Training U (in Matterport): WGAN---Hi All,Will I see you at – REP Training Conference – the Real Estate Photography (REP) Training Conference Thursday, 26 May and Friday, 27 May 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri (at the Hilton at the Ballpark)?On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 16 December 2021, my guest is 2022 Real Estate Photography (REP) Training Conference Co-Organizer Zach Molino to talk about:✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5 | Why Attend the Real Estate Photography Conference (REP Training Conference)I will ask Zach to talk about:1. the 2022 REP Training Conference Trainers/Speakers2. the 2022 REP Training Conference Topics3. why attend the 2022 REP Training Conference?Questions that I should ask Zach during this WGAN-TV Live at 54 show?Plus ...REP Two-Day Workshop/Conference Includes What I wish I knew before I started How to get your first 10 clients and un-tapped methods to obtain more clients How to take and edit stunning twilight photos Licensing Images / Copyright Infringement / Intellectual Property Contracts for contract photographers Taxes, accounting/bookkeeping, business structure, liability insurance Hiring and managing contract photographers Lots of Q&A Tons of constructive criticism and tips for improvement Managing your in-house team and maximizing their production Photo-balance and framing shots Improve your photos with composition and managing the light Creating floor plans, tours and other add-ons to increase revenue How to obtain and photograph more luxury listings All things Matterport and 3D How to quickly shoot and edit video (drone and camera) Scheduling and tour platforms - pros and cons of each Having a Client Relation manager can save and expand your business How to shoot and edit Flambient and/or Flash Photography Outsource editing, how to find and train the right company How to take stunning Commercial/Architectural photos How to add various drone services Brand management - growing and maintaining your brand Social media and SEO marketing How to price your services How to increase your prices with little to no complaints Balancing your personal life with your photography business How to maintain a boutique experience - even as you scale How to take your business to the next level What agents are really looking for - the customer experience Do my photos look good, how can I improve them How to get started in this industry the right way How to transition from part-time to full-time All of the gear used by all of our speakers and coachesREP Training Conference | Real Estate Photography Conference Speakers Amir Frank - Senior Evangelist, Matterport Amy Thorp - Owner/Lead Photographer, Amy Thorp Photography Brendan Hsu - Conference Host and Managing Partner, Aerial Canvas Dan Smigrod- Founder and Managing Editor, We Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TV David Deal - Founder, The Law Offices of David Deal Charly Simon - Founder & CEO, Charly Simon Photo and Charly Simon Training Chris Miller - Founder, One Point Media Christopher Bradford - CFO & Architectural Photographer/Cinematic Creator, Dream Home Images Darryl Stringer - Real Estate Photographer Coach/Consultant, buildaphotographybusiness.com Eli Jones - Founder, Norman & Young and Real Estate Photographer Pro Greg Hansen - Chief Operations Officer, Dream Home Images Josh Mais - Founder, Show & Tour and Sherpa Media Krista Abel - Founder and CEO of Dream Home Images Samantha Ward - Founder, Picture KC Vic DeVore - Founder, DeVore DesignREP Conference Links REP Training Conference Website Register Now for REP Training Conference Ask Questions about REP Training Conference (Photographers) Ask Questions about REP Training Conference (Vendors)I look forward to meeting you at - REP Training Conference - the Real Estate Photography (REP) Training Conference Thursday, 26 May and Friday, 27 May 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri (at the Hilton at the Ballpark).Best,Dan SmigrodFounder and Managing EditorWe Get Around Network Forum and WGAN-TVAtlanta