A picture is worth a thousand words. In the world of real estate, a good percentage of buyers are searching online for a buyers guide for their next home. New technologies, such as drones, have advanced to a level as to be applicable to the post-construction stage, helping owners and agents market residential real estate.

Understand more about how drone technology may benefit sellers and agents with luxury homes.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

What Are Drones?

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are able to capture images of sites and property. They have been used in site assessments, but also have been applied when it comes to gathering aerial images for marketing, with pictures at angles and heights that can showcase features not easily observable at the ground level. Those who are planning to incorporate drones when taking images of a home for sale may want to check on any restrictions that may apply in a local area. Real estate agents appreciate the film quality that is provided by drone technology with aerial technology being successfully used to sell properties in areas such as the Hamptons, New Jersey, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut.

Can Drones Help Sell a Home?

Drone aerial photography has been used on properties listed from $1 million to $30 million. Buyers appreciate the additional viewpoints of the property. Agents have successfully sold multi-million dollar homes with aerial photography as part of their marketing.

Aerial photography can help agents differentiate themselves and help well-maintained luxury homes stand out. With the rapid evolution of technology, sellers and agents can offer buyers new experiences as part of the search for a home. High-resolution photos and quality content are often seen on professional websites and can help sellers and their agents move properties. Images that can provide a thorough and enticing virtual walk-through of the property can help attract more qualified buyers.

New Technologies Used to Sell Homes

Eagle Ridge home sellers need to partner with agents who are at the top of their game. Agents with professional websites, showing authority in their niche, and using advanced technologies, in addition to having a solid social following, will be more likely to provide more details on which approaches may best help a seller as they go to list a home. New technologies, such as drones, can help capture more accurate images along with the imaginations of prospective buyers in a buyer's market.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.