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Experiential Purchase

The real estate industry turns to immersive tactics to delight consumers

Implications - Catering to young millennials and first-time home buyers, experiential real estate services aim to create long-lasting impressions. By using cutting-edge technology and big data, these services transform traditional buying from something mundane to something memorable and hyper-personalized. This shift speaks to the ways the path to purchase is becoming more experiential in order to foster a sense of emotional connection with consumers.
Workshop Question - How could your brand leverage new technology to transform your customer's purchasing experience?
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Technology - The use of virtual reality technology is quickly becoming a popular trend in the real estate industry, providing immersive experiences for potential buyers and cutting down on the need for physical visits.
2. Millennial-focused Apps - Apps, such as Chymnee, that are specifically designed to cater to the needs and preferences of millennials looking to purchase real estate are an increasingly popular trend in the industry.
3. Experiential Purchase - Experiential real estate services are becoming more popular as they allow for buyers to establish an emotional connection with potential homes through the use of cutting-edge technology and data analysis.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The real estate industry is where these trends are currently being most heavily implemented to create a more immersive and innovative buying experience for potential homebuyers.
2. Technology - The use of innovative technologies, such as virtual reality, is disrupting the way in which the real estate industry operates, and is driving the development of new software, apps, and tools for buyers and sellers.
3. Marketing - The rise of experiential purchase in the real estate industry highlights the importance of marketing in establishing an emotional connection with consumers, and the need for new and innovative marketing techniques to cut through the noise.
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VR Real Estate Tours
VR Real Estate Tours
Harrods Estates Provided Comprehensive Tours of London Apartments
Harrods Estates, a subsidiary of the luxury department store brand, recently teamed up with property development company Manhattan Loft Gardens to create a virtual reality pop-up shop in London. The... MORE
Millennial Real Estate Apps
Millennial Real Estate Apps
'Chymnee' is an App That Targets Generation Y Real Estate Buying
Millennials (Generation Y) are associated with being glued to their smartphones, so the ‘Chymnee’ app is intended to offer them a means of taking more control over the real estate buying... MORE
3D House-Touring Platforms
3D House-Touring Platforms
The 'Archilogic' Program Lets You Virtually Tour Real Estate Properties
The mystery involved in shopping for a new home is eliminated with a new 3D platform called ‘Archilogic.’ The company has began working with real estate companies and allows buyers to... MORE
Immersive Real Estate Platforms
Immersive Real Estate Platforms
Realtor.com's 3D Virtual Tours Spotlight a Variety of Residences
Realtor.com is an iOS app known for offering comprehensive listings of residences for rent and for sale—its new 3D Virtual Tours feature makes the process of finding one’s dream home... MORE
Property-Exploring Headsets
Property-Exploring Headsets
This Cardboard VR Headset is Bringing Virtual Reality to Real Estate
Virtual reality goggles can be used in a number of applications, but this cardboard VR headset is being used in the world of real estate. CommonFloor Retina is half viewfinder and half Oculus Rift.... MORE
Neighborhood-Testing Sweepstakes
Neighborhood-Testing Sweepstakes
The Airbnb Try Before You Buy Campaign is For Future Home Buyers
The ‘try before you buy’ tactic in marketing is not a new one, but Airbnb and Realtor.com are taking this concept to a different level when it comes to the real estate industry. The... MORE

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