These days the real estate industry is thriving in a digital culture and the technology of real estate is advancing at the speed of light. Legacy Properties West is no stranger to these trends in technology and today we wanted to talk to you about some of the ways we use technology to improve your real estate experience. Whether you’re a seller wanting top dollar for your home, or a buyer looking for a new home, the new technology shaping the real estate industry will probably affect your experience significantly.

Virtual Walkthroughs

Advancements in technology are shaping the way real estate agents, home buyers and sellers navigate the real estate journey. Virtual reality or VR has been making headlines in practically every industry, but it really shines in real estate. One of the most important parts of buying a property is viewing it, inside and out. In the past, this only proved difficult if you were shopping from out of state, but during the age of social distancing, the need is higher than ever for a safe way to show and view properties. Virtual walkthroughs offer prospective buyers the opportunity to get a feel for a home without actually visiting the location. And it allows them to do it at their convenience any time, day or night from any computer or mobile device. That’s why at Legacy Properties West we use 3D walkthroughs to provide sellers with a competitive advantage and give buyers the most accurate view of their potential new home. 

Virtual Staging

There’s no denying that in a time where Pinterest and HGTV inspire us daily staging a home is more important than ever before. But, with more and more tours being performed in the virtual world, there’s another option when the budget is a concern. Enter virtual staging. Sotheby’s International Realty® brand is the first real estate brand to launch and implement a virtual staging AR app, transforming the home buying and selling experience for agents and consumers. Curate by Sotheby’s International Realty allows consumers to visualize a house as their own before purchase, thereby curating the home buying experience. The app also allows a homebuyer, through augmented reality, to design and purchase furnishings for their new home. With available companies like BluDot, Sotheby’s Home, Pottery Barn, Birch Lane, RoOomy and more the options are endless and so is a potential buyers ability to customize a home before they move in. 

The Future is Now

Here at Legacy Properties West, Sotheby’s International Realty you can always rest assured that we’ll be utilizing the best technology available to give you the best experience possible. To find out more about the apps and programs we use, or to start your home buying or selling journey contact us today. We can’t wait to work with you!