Virtual tours: a current advantage for real estate

The health crisis has this secondary effect of making many want a more spacious home. Obviously, the social distancing imposed during lockdown and recommended thereafter does not make their search easier. Fortunately, virtual tours of properties allow buyers, sellers and estate agents to be protected. Not convinced? Visit this lovely house and appreciate the advantages of this modern tool! Think about your health by combining property transactions and the new national slogan: #stayhome!

Protected and reassured property clients

It is easy to imagine the advantages of virtual tours in times of health crisis, where the slightest contact between people can have unfortunate consequences.

Contact-free visits

Social distancing is one of the pillars of the fight against coronavirus, and it will certainly have to continue for several months after the end of the lockdown. In such a context, property purchase and sale projects will have to continue in a safer manner. The virtual tour allows buyers to view a property in every detail, comfortably seated in their living room.

Enhanced seller protection

Risk reduction applies equally to sellers who no longer have to welcome potential buyers to their home, sometimes in large numbers. As the virus can be transmitted through contact with objects in the environment, it is quite reassuring that door handles, for example, are not handled by others. A reduction in risks that is essential for the resumption of normal activity.

Well-equipped estate agents

If virtual tours are ideal, they still need to be able to be offered. At Sextant France, we have done everything to enable our independent agent-employees to carry out property transactions safely.

Equipment provided in advance

Already part of estate agents’ habits, the virtual tour takes on all its meaning - and gains momentum - when it can protect lives while allowing the property market to function. Very aware of the stakes of the situation, our agent-employees equipped themselves, ahead of the lockdown decision, with the 360° cameras technically necessary to produce the virtual tour. Thus, they are ready to go and can offer sellers the opportunity to film the property during an agreed absence.

Support from Sextant France headquarters

Amplifying this movement and encouraging overall team action, Sextant France assists agent-employees by centralising camera needs and offering a group purchase offer reducing costs. Additionally, cameras are lent to agents who were unable to equip themselves previously.

As can be seen, virtual tours are an innovation that can be of great service. Beyond the health crisis, they also allow for a reduction in travel for property viewings, and consequently a limitation of pollution. Everyone can take ownership of this easy-to-use tool, so don’t wait any longer and visit the home of your dreams!