Virtual meetings and video conferencing have become the norm as we adapt to social distancing guidelines and staying well. And while these times will eventually pass, and we will return to a time of normalcy, we're all going to need to continue to adapt and get creative in the meantime. In the real estate industry, this has resulted in virtual - rather than in-person - home showings. With in-person home showings limited and many home buyers or sellers uncomfortable either physically touring or showing a property, respectively, these virtual tours present a way to move properties without putting people at risk. Here's a look at some best practices for your virtual tours:
Minimally, you'll need at least your smartphone or tablet to perform a good virtual home showing. However, there are a few additional accessories that are worth investing in:
Many people prefer the more "raw" look that a virtual tour over the video conferencing applications provide, but that doesn't mean that you still shouldn't be staging the home appropriately. Here's a look at some tips:
Prior to her 20 years in Real Estate, Jacquelyn worked as a Marketing and Advertising Manager for Fortune 500 companies such as Sun Microsystems, Charles Schwab, Robert Half International, and Del Monte Foods. She has handled up to $80 Million Dollars in global marketing budgets and worked with not just local but also national and global teams. It was during these 7 years in corporate marketing that she successfully developed her marketing and negotiating skills which she now effectively utilizes in helping her clients with their home transactions. This has resulted in numerous Top Producer awards and designations in the Real Estate industry for being a Seller and Buyer advocate in over 2 decades.