The pros and cons of virtual tours of homes

Virtual tours have become popular ways of viewing properties in recent years from the comfort of your own home. Looking at a property through 360 degrees can help a buyer to make a decision but are they necessarily better than viewing the real thing? This article look at the pros and cons of virtual tours of homes.

The pros

The biggest advantage of virtual tours is that you can sit at home, in comfort and browse at your leisure. Members of your family can search for homes on the Internet together with you and give their opinion of the properties viewed. The joy of virtual tours is that you can view several in one evening. This is something that you would never be able to do if you were physically moving from one property to the next. Homes around the world Homes can be viewed across the globe. If you are looking for a holiday property or considering a move spanning several countries, then virtual tours are ideal. It is easy to view properties anywhere in the world, therefore cutting out expensive travel and costly flights. No obligatory viewing You can also view homes under no obligation or pressure. There is no direct conversation with a salesperson, which for some people, can be annoying. Interest need only be shown if the property suits your requirements and you wish to consider a purchase.

The cons

Virtual tours make a home look good. Colour can be enhanced and the camera worked at certain angles to make everything look nice. They can pan over any problem areas and are no substitute for being able to look into every nook and cranny. What about the area? They also don’t give you a feel for the area. There could be a pylon or sewage plant just up the road and you will never see it. Nor will it give you an awareness of the amenities in the area. You might want a location near shops, schools or banks and it would be better to check these out physically to make sure that they are to your liking. Checking out the neighbours In the same respect when taking virtual house tours, seeing what your neighbours' houses are like or how close they are may be hard to tell. If the area is in a state of pre-development, it will be hard to gauge this. The outside area is not necessarily included in a virtual tour.