Most Agents Don’t Know How Much They Spend On Viewings

Here at EYESPY360, we recently conducted a survey in which we asked real estate agents currently using our platform a few questions to find out the state of play in the industry right now. Along with seeing how our users were finding the EYESPY360 virtual tours platform, we also discovered some interesting information about agencies. One of the sections that surprised us most was that so many users had no idea how much their agency spends on property viewings.

HM Land Registry Offers PropTech A Helping Hand With Data

HM Land Registry recently opened up free availability of data on land and property in England and Wales. Where the registered legal owner is a UK company/ corporate body, or, indeed, an overseas company, data on the company name, country of incorporation, and price paid will be freely available. This is in addition to a range of other data points that will prove themselves incredibly useful to have to hand.

Property Rights in Augmented Reality

We don’t need to tell you that augmented reality is on the rise. Apple’s new iPhone X and their latest iOS update have made that clear as day. This is just the beginning. It may seem a strange idea, but it’s anticipated that AR glasses (and even contact lenses) may rise to be the new norm in coming years. But even in these relatively early stages, where consumer access to AR is mostly limited to the smartphone, there are some ethical, legal, and regulatory issues being raised, particularly when it comes to physical space and property.

How Should You Present Your Live Virtual Property Tour?

If you’re just getting started with presenting live virtual property tours then you may be wondering how they differ from the in-person property viewings you’ve been hosting throughout your career. The short answer is that there is very little difference. There are just a few things to consider that you may not have had to think about before.

Best Tips For Live Virtual Property Viewings

So, you’ve taken the leap and are all set to start conducting live virtual property viewings? Welcome! You are going to love it. You may, however, be a bit wary as to what you can expect from hosting a viewing in this way. That’s understandable. It is, after all, a very new way of doing things. And, of course, if you’re going to put your company’s resources into presenting yourself as a future-thinking company, engaging with innovative technology, you had best be sure you do it right.

Physical Tours Versus Virtual Property Tours: What's Better?

There is a debate afoot in the Real Estate industry. New 360-degree photography and video, as well as fully immersive virtual reality property tours, are changing the way that we show potential buyers around properties. This new technology has delighted many agents who are reaping the time- and cost-saving benefits offered by VR. On the other hand, there are the traditionalists, who argue that you simply cannot beat the human interaction and true engagement with a property that you get from viewing it in person. 

10 Of The Best 360° Videos On YouTube

Here at EYESPY360, we are all about 360° virtual tours, as you probably know! We love the opportunities that 360-degree photography and video can offer for broadening our experiences of the world and making things easier for everyday life. So, whilst this is a little off-topic for us, we wanted to share with you a few of our favourite 360-degree videos on YouTube. Enjoy!