Chiswick property: OliverFinn stays ahead of the pack

Chiswick estate agent uses latest technology to update home hunters. A critical issue for vendors and landlords is choosing the right estate agent, one that is a step ahead of the competition, providing a better service for less. With the rise in popularity of Smartphones, over twenty per cent of property searches are now performed on mobile devices. Any agent worth its salt has invested in this technology and OliverFinn was one of the first estate agents in Chiswick to embrace it to inform buyers of new properties for sale or to let. The firm has texted property details for years, and has embraced social media options such as Facebook and Twitter for reaching buyers and tenants. These new options give a boosts to the marketing of properties, making them accessible to anyone with a Smartphone in their pocket. Quick response When scanned by Smartphones, the QR code takes you directly to the property giving immediate access to the slideshow, floor plan etc., benefits which are still not industry standard.  This is particularly useful for drivers checking out an area for suitable homes. Christian Harper: “People want accurate date and they want it now. They haven’t got the time or inclination to yomp along Chiswick High Road from one estate agent window to another.  QR codes add another string to our bow. “This trend for instant, accurate information will continue to grow and the rest of the industry will have to embrace it.” About QR codes QR Codes are a powerful new technology put to task to help home hunters. QR stands for Quick Response and is a bunch of small squares randomly arranged on a white square. These quirky images allow buyers and tenants to instantly access all the relevant details about new and available properties.