Imec iStart invests in Walkly

imec.istart believes in Walkly as a game changer in the real estate sector

The Belgian tech accelerator imec.istart invested in November in the startup Walkly, a company that focuses on offering video walkthroughs for the real estate industry. imec.istart, like Walkly, believes that these video walkthroughs can change the future of the real estate industry.

Video as a new standard for real estate agents

What are video walkthroughs exactly? These are digital tours of a home that are offered via video. This offers potential buyers or tenants the opportunity to view the property from the comfort of their own home, without actually having to go to the property. This can be especially useful during times of social distancing or when it is difficult or there is no time to physically visit the property.

The idea behind Walkly is to offer an easy and affordable way to make video walkthroughs. The videos are made by the real estate agents themselves via the Walkly app. This gives the viewer a good idea of what the building has to offer, without actually having to go to the building. Video has many advantages for both the broker and the potential buyer. Video is the new standard.

imec.istart believes in Walkly's potential to change the real estate industry

It believes video walkthroughs are an effective way to sell or rent real estate, and sees a lot of potential for growth in this market.

The real estate sector is in full development

In addition, using video walkthroughs can also help reduce the real estate industry's climate impact. By offering people the opportunity to view properties digitally, they don't have to physically travel as often to view a property. This could lead to a reduction in the number of cars on the road and thus also in greenhouse gas emissions.

Together with imec.istart, Walkly hopes to change the real estate industry by offering a simple and affordable way to make video walkthroughs. It thinks these videos are an effective way to sell or rent properties, and sees a lot of potential for growth in this market.

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