Using VR technology to help clients in isolation.
Photos can help property buyers see what a home looks like but Virtual Reality tours let the buyer get a “feel” for the home by immersing themselves inside it.
Andrew Flynn, from Adelaide’s My Property Buyer, works as a buyer’s agent and his use of VR technology has helped his clients hone in on the property they are most aligned with, without even having to visit the site.
“Whether it’s fly in fly out buyers, buyers from interstate or overseas or those just wanting us to do the legwork for them, our client’s who have used this technology are relieved they can save time, effort and money in not having to travel to opens in person” Mr Flynn said.
The camera shots are taken on site, with the permission of the selling agent, with a specialised camera and then uploaded to a software platform one at a time. The photos are then placed into a floorplan, which makes for easy navigation from room to room. Mr Flynn says that “this is where the interactive fun starts!” The software allows for tagging of items so the buyer can click on an icon to uncover further details about a certain object or feature. For example, in the link provided on our web homepage, there are icons highlighting the artificial turf, SMEG appliances and various upgrades around the home.
Full VR experience versus screen scrolling lets sees you be able to turn your phone to landscape and pop into some VR goggles and then you will experience the full VR effect. Here… there are crosshairs in the sight of the goggles and you lean down to bring up the menu and it can open the range of rooms available for viewing and the “float” in front of you awaiting you to move the crosshairs over your room of choice to move the camera to that room. Alternatively, you can simply use your finger to move yourself around the screen and the little triangles on the floor let you travel from room to room.
In times such as these where mobility is restricted, this service stands out as an excellent asset in your property searching arsenal. For more information and to check out the My Property Buyer service, visit www.mypropertybuyer.com.au and you’ll even find a property quiz there for you.
