Virtual technology has been around for some time and has been used for many purposes. One of the initial applications and most pervasive has been in the Real Estate industry. The technology was a big hit since it offered many benefits to all parties involved in a typical real estate transaction. Currently, with the price of fuel in my neck of the woods averaging $3.99 a gallon I would venture to say having the ability to preview a potential property on the Internet prior to an actual physical visit is a major advantage. The seller of course would be spared the inconvenience of constant intrusions and the need to keep the property in a state "presentation" for all buyers including the casual walk through just looking type.

And of course we must not forget about our poor dedicated and loyal Realtor. While I am sure they enjoy touring the city with casual prospects chances are that they would much rather be negotiating on your behalf with a qualified buyer.

Advantages For the seller

1. Reduces intrusive casual inspection of property.

2. Greater exposure.

3. No need to maintain property in perpetual showing order.

Advantages For the buyer

1. Long distance visual inspection of property.

2. Narrow down choices to view while shopping for home.

3. Save time and money during home buying process.

Real Estate Professionals

1. A proven effective tool in acquiring listings.

2. Helps to establish the needs of the buyer.

3. Save time and money.

4. A marketing tool that makes them stand out from the crowd and helps them weed out the lookers and make more sales.

5. For most real estate practitioners, the virtual tour has become a core component of how they market and promote their listings.

Note : As a former realtor I can relate with the financial burden in this profession. The cost to produce these tours include an initial investment of approx. $4500.00 including the software, camera, and special fisheye lens. A realtor's main commodity is time, the learning curve to master this technology is astronomical and your time is best spent doing what you do best.

Virtual tours are essential especially for your higher end properties, I challenge you to research who purchased your higher end properties and chances are they were not from the immediate area. Higher end properties are typically purchased by professionals and higher eduacted individuals who appreciate and are drawn by todays technological advances.

If you really value the marketing advantage of virtual tours, but can not afford to use at this time call me for a private consultation.

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