SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtor.com®, a leading online real estate destination operated by
News Corp [NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA]; [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc., today introduced an extensive update to its iOS app that
matches how home buyers search for homes – on the go. The enhanced realtor.com® app gives buyers quick and easy access to the
most accurate set of property listings by combining the search features of the realtor.com® app with the popular user interface
and functionality of the realtor.com® Express app.
The new, highly intuitive interface immediately displays the map view of the user's location and pins for all the homes for
sale in the surrounding area. Property details are organized into expandable sections that display more details with a quick tap.
Buyers can view larger home photos and search for properties using the iOS9 3D Flyover feature. They can also view local
amenities like restaurants, shops and financial institutions around each home and share listings over numerous channels,
including SMS, email, Facebook, WhatsApp, Pinterest and Instagram – within the app.
"Simplifying our app experience gives buyers more on the go access to the most accurate listings database available in the
industry," said Tapan Bhat, chief product officer for realtor.com®. "The app's highly organized
design allows buyers to expand and minimize property details to view what they are most interested in. We expect this to have a
big impact on how people find their dream home."
The new realtor.com® app combines the best of the Express app and original realtor.com® app to offer home buyers a more
streamlined search functionality with access to all their favorite property and search tools. Its consumer centric experience was
driven by user feedback. Buyers can click pins to see more information about a listing or select the pencil to draw search
parameters on the map. To search for homes outside their immediate area, consumers simply click the magnifying glass icon in the
top right corner. Listings can be filtered and searches can be saved using the buttons at the bottom of the search results
page.
To view details about a specific home, such as the property description, square footage, or schools in the surrounding area,
users simply tap the photo of the home. Selecting the map icon allows consumers to view the home on a map via 3D Flyover or
satellite view.
To download the upgraded version of the realtor.com® app, please visit: http://www.realtor.com/mobile.
As part of the update the Express version of the realtor.com® app has been discontinued.
About Move, Inc. and realtor.com®
Move, Inc. operates the realtor.com® website and
mobile experiences, which provide buyers, sellers and renters of homes with the information, tools and professional expertise
they need to discover and create their perfect home. News Corp [NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] acquired Move in
November 2014, and realtor.com® quickly established itself as the fastest growing online real
estate service provider as measured by comScore.
As the official website of the National Association of REALTORS®, consumers know they can look to realtor.com® for the
most comprehensive and accurate information anytime, anywhere. With relationships with nearly every multiple listing
services (MLS) in the country, realtor.com® has more than 3 million for-sale listings, which account for more than 97
percent of all MLS-listed for-sale properties. More than 90 percent of the listings are updated every 15 minutes. Move's
network of websites provides consumers a wealth of innovative tools, including Doorsteps®, Moving.com™,
SeniorHousingNet℠ and others. Move supports real
estate professionals by providing many services to grow their businesses in an increasing digital, on-demand world,
including ListHub™, the nation's leading
listing syndicator and centralized intelligence platform for the real estate industry; TigerLead®; Top Producer®
Systems; and FiveStreet℠ and Reesio as well as many free services.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These statements are based on management's views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of
the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global economic,
business, competitive market and regulatory and other factors. More detailed information about these and other factors that could
affect future results is contained in News Corp's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The "forward-looking
statements" included in this document are made only as of the date of this document, and we do not have any obligation to update
publicly any "forward-looking statements" to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Media Contact:
Lexie Puckett Holbert
805.557.3151
Lexie.puckett@move.com
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