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Matterport may look to a lot of people like a standard 360° video but it is so much more than that. Matterport software creates 3D videos that give potential home buyers a more realistic way to ‘experience’ the property online, it is as close to being in the physical property as you can get, without actually being there!
The past few months have been unsettled ones for the housing market globally and Ireland is no exception. Second-hand home sales are predicted to be amongst the most impacted by the pandemic. There are fewer finance-ready buyers and an increased level of second-hand housing stock. Property owners bringing their home or building to the market right now will need to stand out to prospective buyers.
Before the lockdown took hold, over 80 percent of new buyers researched their dream home online before going near an estate agent. This figure increased over the past few months. In fact, in June 2020, Daft.ie reported a “historic” increase in platform traffic, which is similar to trends seen in the UK since May 2020. Over the past decade, houses with professional photographs sell almost 30 percent faster than homes without (US statistics but a global sentiment). The experienced Lensmen team has worked with many Ireland-based estate agents in the past to create quality videos that can translate into high-quality photographs and have the possibility to add voice-overs. During this process, we also include drone footage of the exterior and surrounding beauties.
Until recently, 3D virtual tours were considered only for high-value home listings or for commercial properties, however, they are increasingly becoming a tool of the trade for contemporary agents and the current generation of home buyers expects this level of quality and high-tech service as standard. And the results speak for themselves. Matterport’s own research shows that potential buyers are almost three times more engaged or interested when watching a virtual tour rather than scrolling through images on a website, and over 70 percent of estate agents have said it has helped them to win more property instructions.
There are many benefits to Matterport 360° for auctioneers, especially in terms of marketing to expand your client base. These videos appearing on social media helps with general brand awareness and it helps to showcase available homes to buyers, however, there is the added benefit that when would-be vendors see your agency dealing with properties similar to theirs or in a similar location, your agency becomes the ‘go-to’ team when they are ready to get a valuation or to put their home on the market. It’s a win-win-win!
Through our in-house development team, many of these videos can be transformed to be more interactive. Not only will buyers be able to view each room individually and focus on minute details like tiles and light fixtures from the comfort of their own house, but they will also be able to get further information (text, video, or audio commentary) on key aspects of the property. Unlike a normal open house viewing, buyers can take their time and browse for as long as they like in each area of the property, making it feel like more a personal experience. This is good for buyers, good for sellers, and it is particularly good for estate agents as they work to match the right buyers with their ideal home.
Founded in 1952, Lensmen is one of Ireland’s most established and accredited photography and video production agencies. The Lensmen team specialise in press, PR and commercial photography, corporate video services, time-lapse capture, and 360 videos. Lensmen: Brand storytelling designed to engage https://www.lensmen.ie
