Since the advent of Google in 1996 the company has been at the forefront of innovation. They’ve done it again. The release of Google Street View recently made a big splash in the US. It’s set to do the same in Australia following its release on Tuesday.
From a real estate stand point, the new view has increased the level of service on offer to a potential property purchaser. Google Street View allows the potential purchaser to take a “virtual walk” from the front of the designated address. Using this tool, consumers can now not only gain a feel for the front of the property, but for the street and surrounding streets as well.
Like most industries, real estate has changed substantially as a result of the internet. Google Street View represents another component in that evolution.
Jamie Harrington (Director, Altus Real Estate)