RealEstate360 - Revolutionizing House-Hunting with AR, VR, and AI

Welcome to RealEstate360, the future of online house-hunting. Our platform leverages Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide an immersive, interactive, and informative experience for both real estate agents and homebuyers. This README will guide you through the project and its key features.

Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• Features
  • 360° Virtual Tours
  • Real-Time Bidding
  • AI-Powered Chatbot
  • Customizable VR Environments
  • User-Generated Content
  • Walkable VR Environments
• Getting Started
• Installation
• Usage
• Tech Stack
• Team
• Contributing
• License

Project Overview

The challenge in online house-hunting is the lack of accurate representation. Our mission is to bridge this gap by creating an AR/VR platform that connects the online world with the real world. This platform allows users to explore houses virtually, getting a feel for the layout and atmosphere, and uses AI and ML to provide insights and suggestions. Real estate agents can showcase houses in a more realistic and immersive way, making customers happier and increasing sales.

Features

360° Virtual Tours

• Description: We provide 360° virtual tours of properties, allowing users to explore every corner of a house.
• How it Works: We use panoramic images and hotspots for interactive exploration.

Real-Time Bidding

• Description: Our platform supports real-time auction bidding, adding an exciting dimension to the house-hunting process.
• How it Works: We integrate Socket IO to facilitate live bidding, enhancing user engagement.

AI-Powered Chatbot

• Description: Our AI-powered chatbot assists users in various ways, from image uploads to personalized suggestions.
• How it Works: Users can ask questions, upload house images, and receive suggestions for wall colors and furniture.

Customizable VR Environments

• Description: Users can customize their virtual reality experience by adjusting lighting, furniture, decor, and adding notes and feedback.
• How it Works: Our platform offers easy customization options for a tailored experience.

User-Generated Content

• Description: Users can upload and share their own house images, fostering community engagement.
• How it Works: We encourage user-generated content to create a thriving community of house-hunters.

Walkable VR Environments

• Description: We offer walkable VR environments for an authentic house-hunting experience.
• How it Works: Users can navigate properties in a virtual world, making the process more immersive and enjoyable.

Getting Started

To get started with RealEstate360, follow the installation instructions and start exploring the future of house-hunting!

Installation

Clone the project repository to your local machine and install the necessary dependencies.

git clone https://github.com/RealEstate360.git
cd RealEstate360
npm install

Usage

Run the application and access the platform through a web browser.

npm start

Follow the on-screen instructions to explore properties, engage in real-time bidding, and interact with the AI chatbot.

Tech Stack

• React for the frontend
• Unity for VR environments
• Socket IO for real-time bidding
• Manzipango and Pannellum for 360° experiences
• AI and ML technologies for chatbot functionalities

Screenshots

• Landing Page

• Chat with AI

• Listed Properties

• Property Details Page

• Blue Print and 3D designing

Team

• Team Member 1: Lead developer for the house creation and object-based design.
• Team Member 2: Backend developer responsible for real-time bidding and chatbot integration.
• Team Member 3: Frontend developer working on 360° tours and VR.
• Team Member 4: Focused on VR development, making walkable environments.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community to make RealEstate360 even better. Please follow our contribution guidelines.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.