Overview
- The messaging feature is live today in the Zillow app, debuting alongside Virtual Staging, Zillow Home Loans verified pre‑approval, a Spruce‑built closing dashboard, and Rentals AI Assist powered by EliseAI.
- Buyers start a conversation from the app’s Inbox by inviting a partner to join the search and chat about listings.
- Lifehacker reports the invite link expires after 24 hours and the feature currently supports only one invited co‑shopper.
- Zillow says organizing every listing discussion in a single thread reduces app‑hopping and missed messages during the home search.
- The company cites that more than 60% of buyers co‑shop, and tech coverage notes the tool also keeps users inside Zillow rather than external chat apps.