3. Virtual House Hunting: How to Do It Right:

What’s Different?

The real estate ecosystem in 2025 is shaped by three key forces:

• Digital-first property discovery Virtual tours, AI-enabled property suggestions, and immersive 3D walkthroughs are the norm. Buyers shortlist properties online before even contacting a broker.

• Rising demand for hybrid-lifestyle homes Post-pandemic preferences still dominate—homes with workspaces, open balconies, smart storage, and proximity to nature are in higher demand.

• Price stabilization with pockets of high growth. While many metros have stabilized, Tier-2 cities and suburban belts continue to rise due to infrastructure projects, metro lines, and business hubs.