PH Real Estate - Top 7 Best Real Estate Apps and Online Strategies for Buyers

Buyers are encouraged to use online applications to facilitate the process of buying their real estate properties. Gone are the days when you have to visit the real estate office personally to inquire about listings and other information. Nowadays, the Internet has made it easier for buyers and sellers to connect to each other and transact business in the comfort of their own homes.

As a buyer, you ought to learn how to use online applications properly to help you save time and energy. 

Here are apps and online strategies you can use to buy your property

#1 – Real estate company’s website

Search online for the real estate company’s official website. From there, you can browse the string of properties and listings all you want. 

Pros

• Most of the information you need can be found on the company’s website.  You read the details of each property and watch pictures and related videos, as well.
  
  
• You don’t have to spend money, time, and energy going to and from the company’s office to talk to an agent. 
  
  
• You can choose a property anytime you want, at your most convenient time, and in the comfort of your own room.
  
  
• You can conclude a transaction online, should you find your perfect property. However, to play safe, you have to tour the property and see for yourself if the photo and video depicted the property accurately.
  
  
• You can pay online without having to go to the bank to withdraw and deposit.

Cons

• Some images may not depict the true appearance of the property.
  
  
• You may not be able to choose a suitable agent.

#2 - Chat Box

If you want to talk with a real estate agent or staff, you can use the chat box, which will connect you promptly. This can be found on the company’s website. Through this incredible application, you can ask all the questions you want about the property.

Pros

• You could obtain instant answers to your questions.
  
  
• It’s 24/7, so you can chat anytime you are available.
  
  
• You can interact with an agent or broker.

Cons

• The speed of the app is dependent on the speed of the Internet. Thus, ensure that your Internet has sufficient speed before connecting to the chat box.

#3 - Comparator Box

This app is used in comparing different properties by the same developer. By filling out the information, the box will display the details of your choices.

Pros

• It’s easy to compare prices and the details of the property because they are presented in a tabulated form.
  
  
• You don’t need to prepare your own comparison table, which can be tedious and complex.

Cons

• Most comparison apps are within a company and not for the entire real estate properties.

#4 - Voice chat

You can also use the voice chat, instead of the chat box. The voice chat is like a phone call. You can talk to an agent without typing messages on the chat box.

Pros

1. You can hear the person you’re talking to, so you would know - more or less - the mood and emotions of the person.
   
   
2. It’s easier to use the voice chat app because you don’t have to type. You just listen and speak into the microphone.

Cons

• Your voice can betray you even if you don’t want to “show” your emotions.

#5 – Webcam

This application uses a camera, so you and the agent or the support staff can see each other, while talking. This is also called the VideoCam.

Pros

• Nonverbal and verbal cues can be observed with a video chat; therefore, it’s more difficult to lie. You will know if the agent is lying by observing these cues.
  
  
• You can establish a more open relationship with the real estate agent because you can see his/her face.
  
  
• It’s easier and more convenient to talk using a video cam.
  
  
• You can show documents via your computers monitor, or you can simply send them through PM, while you’re talking.

Cons

• You have to get dressed to speak via webcam. It’s a given that you wouldn’t want the other person seeing you in your pajamas.

#6 – Mortgage calculators

This is a free app that is used to compute property monthly amortizations of your mortgage. Most real estate companies provide this app.

Pros

• You can use this while searching for your perfect home.
  
  
• The app can compute other values that are related to the property mortgage.
  
  
• You can see your mortgage interest quickly, together with the monthly amortizations.

Cons

• Some real estate companies may have different mortgage interests, which can cause an incorrect computation.

#7 – Homesnap

This app allows you to take a picture of your prospective home and then, this best-rated app will provide all the necessary information about the property. It’s free on Google Play and the App Store.

Pros

• Complete information about the property is provided instantly, for free.
  
  
• It can connect you to appropriate real estate agents for the particular property that you want to buy.
  
  
• You don’t need to provide the many details. Posting the picture and address will extract the information you need.

Cons

• It may not be applicable in some areas.
  
  
• Improperly taken pictures may produce a “no findings” result.
  
  
• There may be houses that appear the same. This could confuse the app. You may have to provide the address of the property.

Conclusion

These apps can help a lot in your search for your ideal real estate property. Maximize their use and expedite your task. Real estate property is now adapting to the times, where people are using the Internet for almost anything. 

The slogan now is: “If you don’t know it, Google it.”

Accordingly, you have to adapt this development too, or you would have to spend months to search for your best property. Be updated, go online and buy your property.

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