North Star has also been experimenting with an Insta360 camera, which is a bit like having a drone’s-eye view without leaving the safety of the pavement. It’s already proving handy for:
• Roof checks (minus ladders)
• Community walkthroughs with a full panoramic view
• Virtual property and office tours – sparked by a customer recommendation that it might help neurodivergent customers who prefer to know what to expect before visiting a new space
It’s early days, but the potential is exciting.
A future where everything connects
The longer-term hope is to bring all of this – surveys, data, video walkthroughs, area notes – into one central, accessible database. Imagine clicking on a map, selecting a street or estate, and instantly seeing recent surveys, stock condition data and even qualitative insights about the character of the area.
For colleagues and customers, it could make everything from repairs to neighbourhood planning smoother and more transparent.
North Star has also been experimenting with an Insta360 camera, which is a bit like having a drone’s-eye view without leaving the safety of the pavement. It’s already proving handy for:
• Roof checks (minus ladders)
• Community walkthroughs with a full panoramic view
• Virtual property and office tours – sparked by a customer recommendation that it might help neurodivergent customers who prefer to know what to expect before visiting a new space
It’s early days, but the potential is exciting.
A future where everything connects
The longer-term hope is to bring all of this – surveys, data, video walkthroughs, area notes – into one central, accessible database. Imagine clicking on a map, selecting a street or estate, and instantly seeing recent surveys, stock condition data and even qualitative insights about the character of the area.
For colleagues and customers, it could make everything from repairs to neighbourhood planning smoother and more transparent.
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