AD| Moving is a time-consuming process. It can take up to a month for the movers to pack, load, and unpack your belongings. But with the help of technology, you can make this process much more efficient. With the use of apps and moving software, you can cut down on all that time by organising your move in advance.
The evolution of tech-assisted moving has made it easier for people to move. With the help of virtual assistants, the process of moving house has become more convenient.
Property apps
You can use property apps such as Rightmove to find houses in your desired area and sort them by price, property type and features. This saves time on having to go to an estate agent and look at the properties they have. Once you have found the one you like, you can book a view right away.
Check your affordability online
There are lots of mortgage calculators online which will give you a rough idea of what your affordability is. Just answer a few questions about your earnings and deposit and you can get a ballpark figure of what loan you may get. This is a great way of getting started and looking at the type of homes you can afford before making contact with a mortgage advisor.
Apply for a mortgage online
Applying for a mortgage online is easier than ever. Gone are the days when you had to go to the bank, fill out a form and wait in line just to apply for a loan. Now you can apply for a loan online and get it approved in minutes.
The process of applying for a loan is easy as 1-2-3. You fill out an application form, submit it, and then wait for your approval or denial letter from the lender.
Virtual assistants
Virtual assistants are used by property management companies to save time and provide a better customer experience. They also help with tasks like scheduling appointments, sending reminders and responding to customer inquiries.
Book your movers online
Book your removal companies online to simplify the process. It saves having to call someone, risk being put on hold and having to write things down. Just search for removal companies London (or your area), read some reviews and contact the one that you believe will suit your needs most.
Intelligent Document Processing
Rather than having to physically post or take your documents such as passport, birth certificate and driving licence, you can cut out this time-consuming verification process by using intelligent document processing. You can even use digital ledgers which use the secure blockchain system to safely sign and send important documents.
Scan it all apps
To send documents over email or other secure systems, you may need to send scans of documents. You can get phone apps where you take a photo of a document and it transforms it into a scan as if you had scanned it yourself. You can then export it to PDF and send it.
The possibilities are endless and there’s no doubt about it that in the future, they’ll be even more ways can use technology to help us move house. It will be exciting to see what will be developed in the process to help us make this stressful time easier!