It’s clear we’re all in this together, and we’ve all been spending the last few days coping with the development of the COVID-19 pandemic with feelings of uncertainty.
As a real estate sales representative with Chestnut Park in Guelph, one of the most important aspects of my service is to tour homes extensively with clients to access their features and benefits, and to identify areas of concern that could impact their way of life both health-wise and financially going forward during their time of ownership.
Naturally, with practicing social distancing we need to find a balance of supporting our clients requests to view properties while maintaining a high-level of social responsibility. Given the exceedingly quick pace to which COVID-19 and necessary social distancing measures are taking place, it is inevitable that the real estate market will have challenges in the short-term.
What we are seeing in today’s environment is certainly a continued level of interest from both buyers and sellers to maintain course given the length of time it takes to start a listing campaign, and of course the life decisions that determine why a buyer or seller is engaging in a real estate transaction. These are extraordinary times and as a society, we are in uncharted territory. It’s critical that we continue to stay calm and work together to stay safe, while supporting each other day-to-day.
One of the measures that is proving to be extremely useful during social distancing that continues to bring buyers and sellers together in an effort to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 is the use of a system called Matterport, which enables prospective buyers to view properties in 3D in the comfort and safety of their own home. In today’s environment, this advantage will allow homeowners to stand out from the competition and provide an immersive experience that's not possible with photos or 360 tours. With a 3D virtual tour, prospective buyers can do their own walk-through a property from anywhere, anytime, generating higher engagement and interest.
Matterport 3D Tours Allow Buyers & Sellers to Come Together in a Socially Responsible way During COVID-19.
Of course this is one tool that we have to help attract qualified buyers by giving viewers the most complete representation of your property, as well by filtering out those properties that may not be the right fit will certainly support our social responsibility with COVID-19.
If you are looking for guidance in your decision to start your listing campaign in the coming weeks, and would like more information about Matterport to support your listing campaign, please feel free to reach out to Adam directly.
Information related to the efforts to mitigate the outbreak of COVID-19 is constantly evolving. To follow the guidelines and precautions set by Canada’s public health authorities, see Health Canada’s website for comprehensive coverage.
The information provided in this feature has been sourced by Adam Stewart, Real Estate Sales Representative with Chestnut Park Realty Southwestern Ontario Ltd. Brokerage. The information has been drawn from sources deemed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed. In providing this information, neither Adam Stewart, nor Chestnut Park Realty Southwestern Ontario Ltd. Brokerage assumes any responsibility or liability.
Adam Stewart is a Real Estate Sales Representative with Chestnut Park Realty Southwestern Ontario Ltd. Brokerage serving Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Wellington County and Southwestern Ontario markets. Adam can be reached at 519-265-2602, online at www.adamstewart.ca, or by email at adam.stewart@chestnutparkwest.com.