The 21st century makes buying and selling a home a lot easier. Instead of buyers having to drive around from location to location, they can see a preview of your home over the Internet. This saves a lot of time and allows a person interested in purchasing a home to narrow down choices before actually visiting a piece of property in person. There is plenty of information on how to guide home buyers towards successfully selling a home the old fashioned way; the following are a few ways that technology can change the process for the better.
Post Pictures Online
Traditional open houses are ineffective at best; this type of event doesn’t typically sell a home. The ability to take pictures to electronically reproduce an open house is easier than ever. There are plenty of real estate focused sites that allow buyers to view the pictures you post. Remember to post plenty of pictures of both the inside and outside, as curb appeal is just as important as how nice your freshly painted walls look. People are more likely to purchase a home after you provide plenty of quality pictures of a home online.
Create a Video of a Home
Take a video of your home and post it online. If you do not have a good camera, borrow one from a friend or family member. The quality of your camera pictures and videos can make the difference on whether or not someone buys or sells your home. Edit the video so that you highlight the best features the home has to offer. This is a good way to attract a lot of potential buyers to take the time to view your home. In every description of the property you write, make sure to add the fact that there is a video, and where that video can be found. Consider remodeling your home before you take a video of it. You want to make your home as appealing as possible before you try and garner interest in it through video.
Host Live Video Sessions
Now you can advertise your home online and stream live. Download one of the many live video chat applications on the market to your computer. For serious buyers, you can give a brief tour of your home (assuming your computer is portable). Tell them you are willing to answer all of their questions during the video session. This shows buyers that you are confident with your home and that you are not afraid to answer any questions that come your way.
Use Different Online Resources
The Internet allows for an almost endless amount of people to connect with and speak with you about your home. Put your home on as many websites as possible to give it the most exposure. Make sure that your realtor adds your home to the multiple listing services. Update photographs and videos of your home at least once a month so that you can keep people interested in your home.
Technology allows for great transparency between buyers and sellers. Utilize technology to your advantage and you will have a much better chance at selling your home in a reasonable amount of time.