In today’s Charleston, SC, more and more often shopping of
all kinds has become a virtual affair. Instant information is at everyone’s fingertips—nowhere
truer than in Charleston real estate. No sooner has today’s buyer made the
decision to start looking than—boom!—the
laptop/tablet/iPhone is out and Charleston, SC virtual tours are underway.
What’s most surprising is the key finding of the joint
Google-NAR study of the growth of the web in home buying. "90% of home buyers
searched online during their home buying process," was the headline
highlight. That’s 9 out of 10!
“What’s
surprising about that?” you might be asking yourself. The answer: that data is more than two
years old! And we know online searches and virtual tours have skyrocketed
since then.
To capitalize on the online home search juggernaut, real
estate agencies increasingly bring video to their Charleston l virtual tours.
Many video formats are being used, but the even the most basic use zooms and
pans that draw prospects into the picture in a way stills cannot.
First-rate Charleston, SC virtual tours, whether they include
video or not, augment the buyer’s search experience. Motion makes it feel as if
you’re right there, touring the house in person.
But…The negative aspects of some virtual tours using video are,
unfortunately, just as clear. Slow download time and lagging video streams can
lose otherwise interested prospects. In some cases the property itself forces awkward
angles that make filming complicated and viewing uncomfortable. It’s simply
true that virtual tours are not a good idea for every area property. They are, however, a great idea for some.
How can you tell the difference? It’s usually a question of
the spaciousness of the property itself. Usually, the bigger the home, the
easier it is to film a tour—and the better impression it will make on viewers.
High-end Realtors® gain
from producing and sharing video virtual tours on their websites, but others get
strong results by just sticking with high-quality photos. Sometimes the best
impression of a small dwelling will be made by a talented still photographer. When
selling your Charleston home, in a well-rounded marketing plan it is the unique
aspects of your property that should shape the media.
Interested in selling your Charleston area home? Visit: www.jeffcookrealestate.com
Interested in buying a Charleston area home? Visit: www.discovercharlestonareahomes.com
-Jeff Cook
Jeff Cook
Real Estate
Charleston,
SC
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