Auctioneers enter world of ‘virtual viewings’

In response to restrictions to social interactions imposed as a result of Covid-19, the normal way the property business operates has been severely disrupted.

With agents working remotely, physical viewings have stopped – which is necessary to protect the health and wellbeing of vendors, purchasers and estate agents.

“Sherry FitzGerald has been quick to adapt. We are rolling out virtual viewings in a big way now,” Director Tony Kavanagh said.

“Using the video conferencing software ‘Zoom’ we can invite buyers to attend a virtual viewing using previously shot walk-through video of the property in question.

“We will send the buyer a link and a simple guide in advance to show them how to log in at the agreed time and it is very simple. They can log in using their phone, PC or laptop.

“Once the buyer has joined the ‘virtual viewing’, they will be able to hear the agent talk about the property they are video walking through. They will be also able to ask questions in real time through a live chat box.

“In addition, we also have virtual valuations with a similar online offering which will see our agents actively interacting with owners of properties and advising them on value and marketing of their asset,” Mr Kavanagh said.

Last year, the estate agency rolled out ‘MySherryFitz’, an interactive portal site where purchasers can book appointments, make offers and have live chats.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.

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