The rise of the virtual property tour
Adding a whole new dimension to estate agency marketing, 360 VR property tours are the next Big Thing in property marketing. And, with the potential to provide enormous benefits, it’s no wonder that intelligent agents are capitalising on the trend. Let’s face it, a picture paints a thousand words so just think what an online, […]
How estate agents can improve their bottom line by embracing an outsourcing ethos
Rather than wasting time on everyday tasks, many savvy agents have chosen to contract out things such as viewings, while they focus on the more lucrative aspects of estate agency life. And, with estate agents expected to do more with less, the appeal of outsourcing is only getting stronger. Of course, if you want to […]
Can estate agents ditch the bad reputation?
Estate agents have a bad rep. We know you work long hours in an increasingly volatile and competitive marketplace, but a quick Google search reveals what people really think of our industry. And it’s not good. Of course, most estate agents are not evil, liars, and crooks! But when less scrupulous agents visit potential clients, […]
The world's first intelligent search engine is here
A new model for property listings is well overdue. There are simply too many disparate portals at the moment, charging agents left, right, and centre. And this approach just isn’t sustainable in today’s volatile and competitive marketplace. But help is at hand, and a game-changing new intelligent search engine is now being launched. Just what […]
Fed up being held to ransom by online property portals?
Usage of online property portals is at a record high, with research showing that 62% of people factor the portals a firm advertises on into their selection of an agent. So, it’s no wonder that estate agents are spending more and more of their marketing budget on property listing sites. Of course, there are two […]
Houseviz making property VR affordable
The next Big Thing in property marketing, 360 VR property tours add a whole new dimension to estate agency marketing. Creating extraordinary experiences – with the potential to provide enormous benefits -. 3D virtual walkthroughs work very much like the virtual tours you find on Google Street View. And, more immersive than a standard video, […]
Why the property market must learn from retail
Property marketing companies and other PropTechs often promote very low headline fees to grab attention and encourage sign-up. But, as with low-cost airlines, the devil is in the detail, and a plethora of hidden extras mean that more often than not, you end up paying far more than you bargained for. At Houseviz, we believe […]
Fed up being held to ransom by online property portals?
Usage of online property portals is at a record high, with research showing that 62% of people factor the portals a firm advertises on into their selection of an agent. So, it’s no wonder that estate agents are spending more and more of their marketing budget on property listing sites. Of course, there are two […]
How can smaller estate agents use outsourcing to keep up with the competition?
Today’s property market is getting more and more competitive. In a bid to get ahead, many larger firms are now turning to online to strengthen their lead in the marketplace. And, with forecasters predicting that 50% of homes will be sold online by 2020 (that number is currently just 5%), it’s a savvy move. So, […]
Traditional estate agents must embrace PropTech to survive
First-time buyers are struggling to get on the property ladder, house prices relative to incomes have rocketed (particularly in London and the South-East ), and the Brexit vote has caused additional uncertainty in the sector. With transactions in November 7.3% lower than they were a year ago, and the share prices of many leading estate […]
