isnt it about time?

[Peter Belinfante]

I know many use photos on the internet but a moving image still captures more than a pretty pic.

I found something!

Received this e-mail just a while ago:
NEW!
Virtual Tours of selected properties, launched direct from an advert

Now you can see all around a property right from the pages of The Portugal News property section. See if this is really the property you are looking for from the comfort of your home or office. Narrow down the list of properties you plan to view, save time and disappointment by using this new facility to see much more about a property or development than was ever possible before.

See a VIRTUAL TOUR on Page 16 and on Page 20, as well as a STREAMING VIDEO on Page 16.

Take a look at this link:
http://www.the-news.net/

At the left side you see this text:
Read this week's issue
online exactly as it
appears in print.
Click on the image below.

On the new page click at the menu on the left side at: P16-Property and
P20-Prestige Proper..

[Guest]

yes I saw it several weeks ago, the problem is not that but that agents wont (not cant) use it

perhaps its because they enjoy wasting their and their clients time for reasons which as I said before must be to do with puttiing pressure on pewople to buy

saw the other site..its ok...but you watch the bbc2 unchartered territory show on monday about brazil...you will see 3 properties with walkthrus by presenters or house hunters...very good way to show property

[pm]

I suppose it depends on how easily properties are selling. If they are going to sell anyway, why bother with the expense and hassle of a video.

[Guest]

yes but as I mentioned before ..how many could be sold???...but as my first comment said, I have seen numerous people going home having seen nothing they like...all because its such a tedious timewasting run around.

the truth of it is ..,most agents cant be bothered......if car dealerships sold cars as agents sell homes, how many cars would be stockpiled unsold.

martin

[Guest]

just watched bbc Unchartered territory...timed each video of property they showed...each ran for about 3 mins....in that time you saw 90 per cent of property...now in acouple of hours with an algarve agent and a video you could see about 30 villas...how long would it take to see those in person...my experience is 4 a day--or about 7/8 working days.....what a timesaving and cost saving in petrol (and pollution) and an opportunity to see something you may well buy if they used video.

now will they.
martin

[pm]

Martin, why don't you suggest it to them. Better still, why don't you start a business doing the videos for them?

[Guest]

believe me pm...I ask every time I go with an agent ...they are NOT INTERESTED....they are stuck in some timewarp.....as I mentioned can you think of car dealers selling cars as these agents do....look at the glossy brochures, the flashy internet sites ..for a car costing 20000 euros...but a house costing 300000..your lucky to see a 7 x 5 colour pic...some dont even have books fro you loook thru.....its all very sad

martin

[pm]

Why don't you do a video and show it to them. If you are so sure it is a good idea sell it to them. If you need to host video + spoof advert on a website, I can lend you some space.

[Guest]

I have offered ..but even offer to do a video produces no interest

..for the 5% commission they do really very little sales or marketing...next time you go to an agent pm ..you ask...I have many times..let me know what they say

martin

[nightrider]

Has anyone considered the security aspect of having the lay out of your property recorded on video, for just about anyone to view!

[cowboy]

Has anyone considered the security aspect of having the lay out of your property recorded on video, for just about anyone to view!

I see your point Nightrider.
I hadn't thought of that aspect.

[Guest]

The estate agent I use in UK has a website. The photographs are on there of all the rooms - must say its fun looking at the many different ways people knock down walls etc. in the same style semi. to get a totally different look - the large kitchen with tv sitting area seems to be in vogue and dining rooms no longer wanted. From experience though pictures might look good but when on site some of these improvements can be dire The camera really does lie - no one will take a picture of the horrendous eyesore next to the property
I personally don't think burglars will rush out to rob the properties but can understand NR's point of view.

[Guest]

well any burglar can use still pictures to sus out whats on offer, the video is just a taster to cut down on the needless and wasted journeys made by agents...anyway any burglar can pretend to be wanting to buy and have a guided tour free of charge by the agent.

martin

[nightrider]

well any burglar can use still pictures to sus out whats on offer, the video is just a taster to cut down on the needless and wasted journeys made by agents...anyway any burglar can pretend to be wanting to buy and have a guided tour free of charge by the agent.

martin

Whilst I do take your point Martin. However, a video can be played over and over again and frankly, not a risk we would be prepared to take. Personally, I always like hands on viewing and besides on a video they are not going to show you, say the mobile post next door...so you still have to allow for the waste of time journeys...or do you.....because by actual hands on constant viewing you get to know the areas. A shopping list by any would be burgular cannot be done in front of you, or plans as a means of entering.... but oh so easily can be acheived by sitting in the comfort of an armchair and pressing the pause button on the old video. Also to be considered vunerable people living on their own, i.e. would be purchasers could also be such as paedophiles etc. etc..... If nothing else food for thought don't you think

Regards, Nightrider

[pm]

And I suppose a smart burglar could pretend to want to buy a house and be given a nice guided tour.