C Shekar Reddy, Immediate Past President of CREDAI explained why digital platforms are becoming more popular in the real estate. He said, “IT employees, NRIs form the majority of home buyers today who are tech savvy and use their smartphones for searching homes. Also most of the home buyers today are being influenced by social media while purchasing a home or property. As a result builders and realtors are putting the utmost focus on digital platforms to reach out to potential consumers”.
The growing trend can be observed by the way the builders are spending on online platforms. It is far more than traditional marketing and publicity avenues, unlike past. Builders have also become conscious of their presence and reputation on property portals and other online platforms. They are taking each step carefully so they can make the right connect with their buyers.
K Sreedhar Reddy of Telangana Real Estate Developers Association explained the growing importance of digital media, said, “Digital platforms and social media provide builders a chance to reach to the consumers in a more focused way. Also, they can track the efficiency of strategy online. The cost of acquiring customers through online and social media is also lesser when compared to other advertising channels. Therefore digital platforms are becoming popular in realty sector”.
As per the inside sources, this trend is not only visible in the metros like Mumbai, Chennai or Hyderabad but also in Tier II & III cities. Customers as well as developers, both are relying more and more on digital platforms.
