The smartphone could be the key to overcoming the property sector 's biggest challenges , with new technology offering secure and exciting buying experiences on a mobile phone , according to James Dearsley , founder of the Digital Marketing Bureau . He cited the recent exchange of binding property contracts via email as a way of streamlining the buying process , while virtual exchanges of homes that include real - estate interaction with estate agents could offer a way to solve distance - related issues and improve customer service .
The smartphone could be the key to overcoming the property sector's biggest hurdles, with new technology offering secure and exciting user experiences on a mobile platform, according to James Dearsley, founder of the Digital Marketing Bureau. He cited the recent exchange of binding property contracts via mobile as a way of streamlining the buying process, while virtual tours of homes that include real-time interaction with estate agents could offer a way to solve distance-related issues and improve customer service.