Inman: Agents: It's time to stop holding open houses

Hi All,

Inman (18 March 2020) Agents: It's time to stop holding open houses - In response to the recent coronavirus outbreak, brokerages have to do what they can to exercise safety. So, here's why our firm suspended open houses — and why yours should, too

"As always, technology is available to partially solve the matter. We should, as tech-savvy professionals, educate our clients on the benefits and safety of 3D imaging and virtual tours. The cost of a virtual walk-through by a professional photographer in pricey Westchester County is now roughly the same (or better) than what we used to pay for a newspaper open house ad that ended up in the trash by Monday. What’s more, 3D tours work for you 24/7 online," says J. Philip Faranda is broker and owner of J Philip Real Estate in Westchester County, New York. in his INMAN article (above).

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While no one wants to be exploitive of COVID-19, reminder that you - a Matterport Service Provider - solve a real, immediate problem for real estate agents and their home seller clients (and for home buyers). You are helping people!

You offer a 24/7 Open House virtual digital twin to replace physical open houses.

Your thoughts?

Dan

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