Virtual viewings: putting your home on the market

Jan,21

by Admin
in Selling

In light of current circumstances, property-seekers are increasingly favouring virtual video viewings over physical visits of potential new homes – enabling them to more efficiently short-list the properties that want to go and see. Virtual viewings enable buyers to experience your home without physically visiting. So, how can you make sure your property’s virtual viewing effectively showcases what’s on offer?

To minimise public health risk and to protect house hunters, the Government has recently advised that virtual viewings should be conducted before visiting properties in person. Physical viewings are now only recommended if buyers are seriously considering making an offer on or renting the property. Here, we explore how Urban Village can make an effective virtual viewing that’ll showcase your home in its best light and ‘teleport’ buyers into your property.

Property for sale, virtually

Creating the perfect virtual viewing may seem simple, but with a wealth of technology available, it’s easy for some estate agents to get carried away. From video walkthroughs, 3D imaging and even drone footage, the possibilities can feel endless, but at Urban Village, we consistently remain focused on getting the most out your video to market your property well.

Attract better quality buyers

Video viewings provide an excellent way to introduce potential buyers to your home, giving house hunters a virtual taste of what’s on offer simply by filming your property. Taking a buyer on a journey, we make sure to provide an authentic view of your home and its surrounding area – from a full street view with an overview of local cafes to the ins and outs of your under-the-stairs cupboards. So, what can you expect from an Urban Village virtual video?

We avoid loop photos: Quite frankly, these just don’t provide a walkthrough of your home or give a real feel of what it’s like inside, resulting in disillusioned and disengaged buyers. Ideal for a time when physical viewings were safer and more popular, but with COVID restrictions, photos simply don’t bring your home to life.

Angles are everything: While we won’t necessarily show every corner of each room, stilted camera angles don’t offer a true view of your home. We also always film in landscape view, which ensures the widest angle to fit in as much of the room as possible.

Walk the talk: Although some estate agents might add music to your property’s video, our commentary voiceovers are more effective at showcasing your home. At Urban Village, we talk and walk buyers through your property, showing them what they’ll love, with advice and extensive knowledge on the local area and community.

Let in the light: We always shoot our videos in daylight to create a more natural, brighter light – and although low-key lighting might create an ambient atmosphere in your home, it doesn’t work well in videos. By turning on all the lights –