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If you are in the process of moving house, this may be the perfect opportunity to teach your kids about an important phase that they are likely to go through later in life. A house is the biggest financial investment most people make, and selling it is a process that can be a complicated affair.
While they are learning about the financial aspects of house sale, they can also discover the different ways to improve the chances of it being sold quickly. Just as the internet is revolutionising so many parts of life, it is also doing the same to the process of selling a house. Here are just a few of the other ways that the internet has changed the housing market.
Research Online
Before people do anything these days, whether this is going out for a meal, heading out to the movies or buying a house, they are likely to research it online. Properties that are more difficult to find online are significantly less likely to get many viewings. It’s also likely to be time saving as people are able to view pictures before they actually decide whether or not they want to visit the property. You can even make a video that gives a virtual tour to give an extra personal touch.
If you are in the process of selling your house, show your child how your house is listed online and explain to them the value of it compared to different houses in your neighbourhood. Property prices are a tricky thing for anyone to understand, so the earlier you teach them, the better.
Real Estate on the Web
Certain companies are now offering online services that are providing a challenge to traditional real estate brokers. Companies like Doug Hopkins are now able to showcase their services through an online portal. As the internet continues to move at warp speed, it is likely that these services will continue to increase in number. This is being seen as a way to massively reduce fees, but of course there are numerous pros and cons to this approach. It’s worth running over all of these with your kids as when they get round to buying and selling houses, it’s much more likely that the internet will be playing an even bigger role.
Communication
There are so many different ways for house buyers and sellers to get in contact with each other thanks to the internet. Whether this is just making small enquiries or actually putting in an offer, buyers and sellers can stay in touch like never before. When you are getting in touch with buyers, keep your kids in the loop so they know how things are developing and the types of questions that are likely to get asked.
In the future, the internet is likely to play an even bigger role in the property market. If you get your kids involved from a young age, they are more likely to have an advantage when the time comes for them to get on the property ladder.
