Cyber snooping can be a way to find out the pros and cons of a prospective property. You can Google search your way into any information you would like, from general information to reviews of a property and its location.
As timing is critical to real estate agents and negotiators, you can use these Google techniques before meeting prospective buyers. As a professional real estate agent or negotiator, you could use this to your advantage and have your property buyers or investors geared to find out more prior to your viewing.
- “Street View”
Before showing a property to interested buyers, you could first find out whether they are familiar with the area. If they are not, then suggest using Google Street View to scout out the location site and to analyse the area conditions. They can also view the area accessibility and even a 360 degree view around the house exterior. Have them do this before booking an appointment to view the property.
- Get Neighbourhood Information
Equip yourself with invaluable market information and advise on the neighbourhood where you have property listings. Some information may be from a home owners’ association which can disclose a lot of useful information as to how well maintained the property is and the neighbours that live there as well. A simple search can reveal if there are any issues with building maintenance or the management and more! This is especially useful for potential buyers that may not know much about particular areas.
- Potential Nuisance!
If you’re helping someone to buy or sell you will need to know what goes on within the neighbourhood to not only build your confidence to sell but also to assist the potential buyer or seller. Help them find out what schools there are not only for their child’s education but if universities are around the area this may be good for rental or could pose as a potential nuisance for instance when it comes to parking availability.
A simple search online can save you time and give you a better understanding of buyers and investors especially when you do a follow up call after a viewing. So if you haven't been doing so, start and show your buyers what a quick search can do to see what sort of information you can reveal of a potential property.
