Technology has advanced to a stage where everything is now readily available at the touch of a button. With the advent of Virtual Reality (VR), digital imaging has evolved to an extent where virtual tours have become the industry standard across many sectors, especially real estate. Gone are the days of driving miles to go see properties. Today virtual tours give buyers the complete property viewing experience from the comfort of their own home.
In just a few clicks, potential buyers can view every nook and corner of a property that interests them. 3D walkthroughs and virtual tours are swiftly replacing property images and videos on real estate platforms due to their immersive technology that allows buyers to get a feel of the property without having to visit the location.
Is virtual tour a must for selling properties today?
According to research, around 90% of homebuyers start their property search online. Furthermore, real estate agents prefer listing properties online to attract potential buyers and investors as it provides greater reach and leads to faster sales. Virtual tours help add value and credibility to property listings.
Benefits of 3D virtual tours for sellers and agents:
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Adding a virtual tour helps promote the property resulting in a better conversion rate.
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Virtual tours save a lot of time, especially for real estate agents who don’t have to accompany buyers for a property visit.
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Virtual tours increase site traffic. Buyers tend to spend more time on a platform if it includes virtual tours rather than text and images.
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Adding virtual tours ranks the property listings higher in search result pages.
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Virtual tours maximize a property’s reach and attract the interest of overseas investors.
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Virtual tours help minimize the cost of property staging. Sellers won’t have to constantly maintain, clean and stage their properties for in-person viewings.
How does a virtual tour help buyers?
Buying a new home is a journey that involves a lot of ups and downs. From preparing finances to choosing the right mortgage option, homeownership is a time-consuming process in and of itself. Add to that the hassle of multiple property viewings and it gets more tiresome. This is one of the key reasons why virtual tours are gaining popularity amongst homebuyers.
Benefits of 3D virtual tours for buyers:
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Virtual tours allow buyers the convenience of viewing properties without having to visit multiple locations.
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Virtual tours are time-saving as buyers can view multiple properties that interest them in just a matter of minutes.
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As virtual tours are practically a 24/7 Open House, buyers can view the properties as per their convenience and take as much time as needed, instead of sticking to a pre-scheduled timeline.
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The interactive technology of the virtual tour offers buyers the freedom to explore the minute details of a property, including light fixtures, finishings, closet space etc.
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Virtual tours are extremely helpful for overseas investors who can view properties and make the purchase without having to travel to the location.
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Virtual tours help buyers make an informed decision when choosing the perfect home as it offers a complete picture of the property.
letWizard.com’s interactive 3D virtual tour feature created with Matterport 3D camera technology offers a fully immersive experience for homebuyers, enabling them to virtually connect with their new home. Buyers can simply click on a property of their choice and click on virtual tour before taking the next step in their investment journey.
