rom the outset, there is hunting and they will be provided
no doubt that there will be by the agents, with a deeper
a substantial increase in search criteria.
the use of the internet by all
participants in the real estate Realtors will act as consultants,
process. who submit the search data into
the automated finder systems for
Currently, you can search for the client. The shortlist is then
properties to buy, sell, sent, as the properties are
permanently rent or holiday rent. listed, to the buyer, who can
You can also pay your rent then choose which ones are the
online, download contacts online most suitable to actually
and much more. inspect.
According to Shane Dale, Managing Buyers will be able to assess the
Director of Australian real market in minutes by using a
estate agent website developer, quick search of all properties on
http://PropertyMode.com.au, there the market. Obviously this will
will be a greater move towards an impact on the role of the real
interactive experience where estate agent, if information is
buyers can search for property, so freely available?
then apply for and obtain a loan,
or make an offer directly online. There will be an enormous
The acceptance of these convergence of mobile phones, PDA
interfaces will grow and people and mobile internet access and
will feel more comfortable with this will dramatically change the
this format. way properties are presented.
Email homefinder systems will be Mobile phone penetration is much
the way to do the property deeper than home computers and
they can give instant access to suitable property comes on the
information anywhere. It's even market within minutes of listing,
fashionable to use them for data wherever you are. Mms will add
services and real estate will be photos and text data to that
involved in this, especially in service - even virtual tours are
property management. available on mobile phones.
It's still a little early to see In conclusion we can expect
the clear trend for real estate substantial changes to the way in
with mobile phones, but they are which the real estate sales and
definitely going internet now. rental processes are conducted
You can already see the use of via the internet and as a result
sms home finder notification of this, the future role of
systems, that are really quick. realtors in these processes.
As a buyer, you know when a
About the Author:
Bob Ward, an Australian real estate agent, is a director of real estate training and public relations consultancy, http://www.lot109.com.au
Source: www.isnare.com
