MJM Sear

How the Metaverse Will Change Real Estate As We Know It?

Mohammad J Sear

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Futurist and Digital Government Advisor

Because of its low cost, simplicity, and potential savings, the Metaverse is changing the real estate sector. Many real estate firms are already embracing this revolutionary technology.

The value of the Metaverse lies in its pragmatic applications that go beyond entertainment purposes.

It enables users to engage with one another remotely in a significantly more collaborative and interactive environment in a globalized society.

From the perspective of realistic use cases for this technology, the real estate industry stands to benefit immensely from the Metaverse. 

And here’s how:

1. Metaverse will save realtors effort and time

The real estate industry is notorious for its high-pressure, high-stress sales tactics. 

But what if, instead of showing the property in person, a realtor could show the property to a client remotely? 

Clients can see the property on their smartphones or laptops using an app or virtual tour. 

This saves the agent effort and time, as well as allows clients to explore on their own time. 

2. Metaverse allows for less error during construction

Construction is always a risky process, and the fewer errors there are in the beginning, the better. 

Rather than visiting a site in person to see how it looks and feels, contractors or engineers can now visit a realistic rendition of the site from their homes. 

This means that they can get a feel for everything before making any changes or additions to the site. 

Not only does this allow for less error during construction, but it also saves money since you don’t need as many people visiting the site at once. 

Thus, the site can be carefully surveyed and measured, and the construction is meticulously planned and carried out.

3. It offers buyers unlimited home design options

More and more people are turning to the virtual world for their home-buying needs, thanks to the ease and convenience of the Metaverse. 

With virtual staging, buyers can choose furniture or decor that best fits the space without having to buy furnishings that won’t fit. 

Designers can create models of homes with different paint colours or flooring types, allowing prospective buyers to make a fully informed decision. 

The Metaverse also provides a plethora of other tools for real estate professionals, from virtual tours to 360-degree video walkthroughs of homes, making it easier than ever before for buyers and sellers to find what they’re looking for.

4. It makes exploring different properties a breeze

Prospective buyers living abroad can visit a virtual rendition of the home in the Metaverse. 

They can explore different properties while still being in their home country, saving time and money. 

The virtual tour gives them a chance to get a feel for what the property would be like without ever having to leave their house. 

Once they find something they like, they can schedule an appointment with the agent.

The property showcases through VR are already occurring.

Soon, large developers will create a mini-metaverse for each project they are selling and allow prospective buyers to tour their virtual development and the neighbourhood around it.

Is the future near?

The technology powering the Metaverse has the potential to improve so many areas of our life. 

Many of these applications are still years away from being deployed, but when they are, they will have a huge influence on so many sectors by delivering more efficient and practical alternatives to current systems and methods.

The real estate industry is a massive and ever-growing market. 

Whether it’s buying, selling, or renting, someone is always looking for a place to call home. But how does virtual reality change the game? 

The answer: in a big way. 

Virtual reality has been proven to enhance our lives by increasing our creativity, productivity, and physical well-being. 

With VR technology becoming more accessible, we will soon be able to experience new homes before we buy them. 

This leads to less time wasted on tours and more time saved for finding our perfect home!

Resources:

https://www.entrepreneur.com/science-technology/how-the-metaverse-can-enhance-the-real-estate-industry/434053

https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-au/technology/how-the-metaverse-is-so-much-more-than-a-gaming-world/432705

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/metaverse-real-estate-market-2022-spc-intl/index.html

About the Author

Mohammad J Sear is focused on bringing purpose to digital in government.

He has obtained his leadership training from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, USA and holds an MBA from the University of Leicester, UK.

After a successful 12+ years career in the UK government during the premiership of three Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair, Mohammad moved to the private sector and has now for 20+ years been advising government organizations in the UK, Middle East, Australasia and South Asia on strategic challenges and digital transformation.

He is currently working for Ernst & Young (EY) and leading the Digital Government practice efforts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and is also a Digital Government and Innovation lecturer at the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, France.

As a thought-leader some of the articles he has authored include: “Digital is great but exclusion isn’t – make data work for driving better digital inclusion” published in Harvard Business Review, “Holistic Digital Government” published in the MIT Technology Review, “Want To Make Citizens Happy – Put Experience First” published in Forbes Middle East.

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