Augmented reality, or AR, is an increasingly cost-effective technology real estate agents can use to showcase homes. Depending on the location, staging a home can cost thousands of dollars, while an AR app is available to anyone with a smartphone – an enticing incentive for those on a budget. Using virtual staging apps to show a home can be an affordable – and convenient – solution to home selling.

Make it personal

Many realtors have already adopted AR technology as a cheap and convenient way to personalize the home-shopping experience. Prospective buyers can view the home with their own furnishings and decor without expensive goggles required by Virtual Reality (VR) tours. AR technology is readily available and non-invasive, making it appealing to buyers who want a personalized experience.

Visit homes before they’re built

With an AR app, an empty lot can be transformed into a dream home, allowing potential buyers to envision their future home up close. This technology allows buyers to change porch styles, trim colors, and more with just a tap on their screens. With AR, it’s possible to showcase a home before it’s even built – allowing prospective buyers to envision their new lives in a property as soon as possible.

AR is a powerful technology you can use to show both the interior and exterior of homes. It’s an especially affordable solution for staging homes to personalize the home-shopping experience and allow glimpses into the future of a home yet to be built. If you’re not already using AR in your home showings, it’s time to consider incorporating it into your selling strategy.