Booking a home online?

Q: What are the things you must be sure about project while booking property online?

Srinivas , Chennai

5th August 2015

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I am not against it! I just think it is a little risky to book online. You can do a lot of research and all of that but until you meet the developers in person and talk to them about the property you should not make the final decision. No doubt make your expectations clear and ensure they match what is being offered. We enquired about property online by Radiance realty in Chennai and they called us over, offered site inspection and I was at ease when I finally booked the property. Having done the ground work I felt satisfied in booking with them. Now I am even more satisfied and lucky that Ive made a good choice since this is one of the few properties that was unharmed by the recent floods.

Bhoomi Shah,

30th December 2015

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You have to do sufficient research, make sure the developers are actually good and keep your documents ready. Never listen to what your broker says, they will try to get you the first property they have. Ask family and friends if they know of any good new projects.

James Miley,

20th November 2015

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Before booking a home online, it is always recommended to do a research on the project offline and online. Most of the details are available online or on the builders websites. You can check all the details of the structure like locality, area of structure, about Builders credibility, 3D Structure of the building, real-time construction images of the structure etc. and later make your choice. I would recommend that you personally visit the site as well. I recently found a project on housing.com, was convinced with all the details mentioned, but still went ahead and did all the above research before booking a home online at Radiance Mercury. They havent disappointed me till date.

Akruti Rai,

25th August 2015

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For me 360 degree view and reputation of the site from where I am going to book online home is the first thing to consider. Even Builder's review from whom I am going to buy also matters.

MadhavJha, Mumbai

25th August 2015

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Hi All, I think Virtual property tours enable a buyer to view the entire property on the screen. These are very helpful as buyers enjoy a 360 degree view from wall to wall and ceiling to floor.Buyers can also zoom in and out to understand intricate details. This concept give real sense of innovation.

Uday kumar, Chennai

9th August 2015

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Real estate websites offer property buyers the choice to book an apartment online. A buyer can purchase his dream home by following simple steps mentioned in the booking interface, which is easy to understand and simple to follow. In addition, many developers have tied up with some of the leading e-commerce websites to showcase and sell their properties.

Pavan kumar, Chennai

9th August 2015

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Are Technological innovations helps the buyer to choose better property option?

Ram Gopal, Chennai

8th August 2015

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Hi, recently I have buy property and literally speaking buying a home has become less complicated as the world of the Internet has brought new, unique features for buyers and sellers. With the help of technology, a prospective buyer can now take a virtual tour of the property, which can replace an actual site visit which is great innovation in current market.

Alex Stephen, Chennai

8th August 2015

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Hi, I think real estate portal defined various features that enable buyers to visit the property and look at its details without actually stepping out of their home like
1. 360 degree virtual tours
2. Micro search engines
3. 3 D floor plans
4. Talking homes
5. Online booking

Murali Krishnan, Chennai

8th August 2015

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I read all your posts and am grateful to you for your answers.I think the online medium helps to reduce complications of buying a property. Buying property is one of the important decision for anyone and online portal can help to take the decision in correct ways. Conversions therefore are beginning to take place as buyers are no longer hesitant to buy a property online.

Alex Stephen, Chennai

6th August 2015

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Real estate sector needs some improvement like online home buying which is started by an eCommerce startup. Yes but before buying properties one must care take of few thing by doing research or visiting the site like Type of land/plot, projects by builder, credibility of site etc.

Alpesh Ajmera, Mumbai

5th August 2015

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Hi, few days back leading e-commerce website listed Chennai residential projects in this website and provided discount only for online booking customer. so the buyer must also try to ascertain the reasons for the discount.

Gaurav, Chennai

5th August 2015

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Hi Gaurav, I am thinking with respect to the builder or developer that what exact benefit should developer avail while listing his project online?

Ramana Vignesh, Chennai

5th August 2015

E-commerce websites have helped developers to find new ways to improve sales in an inactive market. By displaying their properties online, developers are able to reach out to a wider audience. With features such as interactive 3D floor plans, virtual tours are becoming as good as an actual site visit.These features help developer to convert their prospective buyer into actual buyer.

Sudeep Savanth, Chennai

5th August 2015

Hi, I think there are certain things that a buyer must investigate before booking property online:
1. The first thing is to check the credibility of the online advertisement.
2. While booking, a buyer must check if the booking amount is refundable.
3. It is advisable to undertake a visit to the actual site of the property before a buyer finally decides to go ahead with the online purchase. This can help confirm the availability of amenities and features that are listed online.

Gaurav, Chennai

5th August 2015

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Thanks, Gaurav for giving your valuable inputs. I think a buyer must ensure that the advertisement is genuine and has all facts pertaining to the property. For this, a buyer can either cross check the property details on another website or simply visit the actual property. Also, check whether the booking amount is refundable or not.

Chandra mouli, Chennai

5th August 2015

Hello all, I think Buyer should verify the offered display in the website by calling builder or website representative.Many buyers are attracted by the payment plans that are on offer for the property so that the buyers must confirm the payment schedules in detail from the developer.

Rama Naidu, Chennai

5th August 2015

Hi Srinivas, In the recent times, leading e-commerce websites have an raising new entry- homes.buying online.Just like electronics such as laptops and mobiles, homes and plots are now becoming the key attraction of leading e-commerce websites.

Rama Naidu, Chennai

5th August 2015

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