5 Travel Hacks for You to Spend Less

 

1. Use Credit Cards with Rewards

If you don't already have a travel rewards credit card then we recommend you get one.  Using a credit card that offers travel rewards will have you racking up points in no time. Depending on the card, the points can be used for savings on flights, hotel, and car rentals... and hey, you may even have enough to score a free flight! While using a credit card that offers rewards, the purchases you make can be on anything you please but some purchases receive more points than others. So, why not stack up on points to save if you'll be traveling soon anyways!

2. Stay Out of Town

         While traveling to a major city with tourists bunking up in the lavish hotels in the center of town, we advise you go elsewhere. While booking your hotel, do some research on stays outside of the major city for a cheaper nightly rate.  Keep in mind that a town outside a major city can also be a much better experience as you can hang with the locals or explore even more from the outskirts. And staying away from the crowds of tourists can be more of a relaxing experience anyways.

3. Flight Time Matters

It's no theory that travel times make a difference in airfare. Mid-day flights tend to always be more expensive compared to a red-eye or early morning flight time. The reasoning for this is simply because most travelers don't want to fly through the night or at the crack of dawn. Try to sacrifice the hours of sleep and book a late night or early morning flight. The plus side is the airports will be empty and you'll surely save on fares!

4. Pay Attention to Email Promotions

We know your inbox is flooded daily with store promotions and deals that you simply don't care for. But, travel promotions are different! Flight, car, and hotel deals land in subscribers inboxes every day and we're sure you probably missed a few great travel deals. Here's our suggestion: create a separate email for travel promotions only or keep your inbox organized by creating folders where these messages will land in so you never miss a deal again! While you're scrambling for that holiday flight deal to NYC or wherever you plan to go, search your inbox to discover promotions you may have missed.

5. Don't Be an Average Tourist

Tourists traveling to major cities around the world often plan an itinerary with the same places to see and do. Restaurants and shops around popular areas will be much more expensive compared to a restaurant right outside of town. Be different–explore the local neighborhoods, experience a variety cultures, and learn something new. You're guaranteed to save on food, shopping and be exposed to something new!

What are some of the hacks you have to spend less when you travel?

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Virtual Reality in Real Estate

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If you have ever been on the hunt for a new home,you know the the house never looks like it did in the pictures of the listing. With  today's technology, looking at  real estate can be done with VR (Virtual Reality) . VR Real Estate is a hot, new and efficient way for real estate agents to further involve potential  buyers with a reality trip, literally.

Imagine having a new building you want to check on as a buyer/owner, you can log in to your app and put your VR goggles on and see what is going on.  Has the contractor put in that new tub you picked out?  What does the kitchen look like since the cabinets have been installed?  All these questions can be answered by taking a virtual tour of your property.  And, this can go the other way, too, if you want to sell your property.  Prospective buyers can tour your home in VR before they ever step foot in the door.  I think this would weed out the buyers that were not serious about purchasing and get you in touch with buyers that were truly interested in buying your home. 

With the real estate market so closely tied to our economy and how we spend money, I think real estate VR is the perfect tool. Agents will be able to show the property more and more buyers will get to see  so many more homes before making that huge financial obligation.  Being able to virtually tour a home before I spend my time seeing it in person, would have saved me TONS of time the last time I purchased a home.

According to Forbes, this is the future of real estate.  And, I think it is great.  I think it gives all parties involved a fresh new perspective on buying and selling real estate.  Being able to view that home privately takes the pressure off of a potential buyer.  If you see something you like, you can call your agent to schedule an in person showing,  New home buyers can check in on their new builds to see the progress.  If you are touring a home via VR and see an ugly staircase, and that is a deal breaker, then you have saved yourself and your agent some valuable time by eliminating that home from your virtual list. 

I think this is a dream come true for real estate agents.  You can set up viewing a home using VR and reach more clients.  Getting that home on the market faster, puts money in your pockets faster. Check out Render 3DQuickly for help in all your VR real estate needs.

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