Product and Services Roundup: CoStar Group, dubizzle, Housing.com, RynekPierwotny.pl

This week's roundup starts with some great innovations, including another ChatGPT integration, but we'll start with CoStar's latest AI rollout...

North America: CoStar Group rolls out 'Apartments.com Ai'

CoStar Group has rolled out its proprietary AI product, built in tandem with Microsoft, to its residential rentals marketplace Apartments.com. The launch comes a few months after CoStar debuted the functionality on Homes.com.

According to a press release, 'Apartments.com Ai' is available to every renter on every web visit, helping renters evaluate options with greater confidence. The experience can answer detailed questions about properties and neighbourhoods, compare similar communities, guide renters through immersive Matterport 3D Tours and rich media experiences, and assist renters with contacting the property.

Powered by artificial intelligence and built on Apartments.com’s unmatched depth of multifamily data, Apartments.com Ai replaces traditional filters and keyword searches with natural, real-time conversations that feel less like navigating a website and more like working with a deeply knowledgeable rental advisor.

Available to every renter on every Apartments.com visit, Apartments.com Ai understands renter preferences, answers complex questions, compares communities, surfaces relevant recommendations and guides consumers through every stage of the apartment search journey.

Andy Florance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group, said:

“Finding an apartment is one of the most important decisions people make, yet the search process has remained largely unchanged for years. Apartments.com Ai represents a fundamental shift from searching listings to having a conversation with a trusted rental advisor. By combining artificial intelligence with the most comprehensive multifamily data in the industry, we can understand what renters are truly looking for, guide them through their options and help them find a home that fits their lifestyle with far greater speed, confidence and precision.”

Polish portal RynekPierwotny announces HomeMatch recommendation engine for customers

RynekPierwotny.pl is developing the HomeMatch 2.0 recommendation model, using AI algorithms and data analytics to help customers choose apartments while simultaneously increasing sales efficiency for developers.

RynekPierwotny is part of Property Group, which owns and operates several businesses in the real estate ecosystem, including the secondary market portal GetHome.pl, the RynekPierwotny.pl BIG DATA analytical platform, CRM systems, and Housing Platform, which connects agents and developers.

According to a report on PropertyNews.pl:

If a customer declares they have a child and a dog, the system can predict a higher probability of interest in a ground-floor apartment with a garden or a property located near green spaces. Remote workers are more likely to receive offers for apartments with additional rooms, while young customers who prioritize public transportation are recommended for properties with good connections to the city center. The algorithm also analyzes how offers are viewed, the time spent on specific properties, and the moment when a customer matures to make a purchase decision. [Translated from Polish]

HomeMatch is not a fully automated tool, instead being overseen by data science specialists and consultants who verify information and engage with customers. The portal will also prioritise informed consent from clients, whereby users know from the outset that they will receive offers tailored by the algorithm and can expect contact from a consultant or apartment seller.

Marcin Wierzbicki, Contact Centre Director at RynekPierwotny.pl, commented that it's easier for a customer to communicate their housing needs to another human than to a machine, saying: "The role of consultants is to understand the buyer's motivations and help clarify expectations. AI supports this process, but does not replace it."

Property Group serves over 1000 development companies and several thousand real estate agencies in Poland. The company has outlined a €47 million (PLN 200 million) investment plan for AI developments and data science tools between 2025-2028.

Asia: Housing.com announces ChatGPT integration

Housing.com, part of REA Group, is the latest real estate portal to announce an integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT.

The company said the integration allows users to discover properties, refine preferences and compare options through conversational interactions.

Users can now search for homes through natural-language conversations instead of traditional filters and keyword-based searches.

Housing.com CEO Praveen Sharma said the company is investing in technology to simplify various stages of the property search process, and the company is looking to expand its suite of AI-led experiences for home buyers and renters.

OpenAI has clearly been busy in the region. Housing.com joins Bayut (part of Dubizzle Group) and Square Yards in announcing ChatGPT integrations in the past fortnight.

Dubizzle figures point to higher AI usage, while holiday homes go live

A recent post on dubizzle's LinkedIn page suggests AI usage for selling a property accelerated quickly between April and May 2026.

According to dubizzle, more users are embracing the 'Sell with AI' tool as part of their selling journey on the marketplace website.

In May, usage increased by 15% compared to April, reflecting growing demand for tools that make listing creation faster and easier. By generating listing details from a photo in just a few clicks, Sell with AI helps reduce the time and effort required to create an ad, allowing users to focus on what matters most: connecting with potential buyers.

Meanwhile, dubizzle also shared news that holiday homes are now available to browse on dubizzle's real estate section, "giving users a new way to discover and book short-term stays across the UAE."

At the time of writing, 167 holiday home ads were posted for Dubai.