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Covid-19 accelerates technology-led home buying, renting in India
NEW DELHI : Video walk-throughs, digital inspection, e-launches of projects are gaining momentum as real estate firms and start-ups use digital technology to offer some push to residential sales, when the sector has been deeply impacted by the covid-19 crisis and lockdowns.As buying and moving homes become tougher in the current situation, with physical site visits impossible, a bunch of real estate startups are trying to leverage the handicaps by offering tech-led solutions to prospective tenants and buyers.“Video walk-throughs have been gaining steam in India for the past 2-3 months. One could certainly shortlist on call, but finalizing on call is a big leap here.