The last few months have brought an extensive list of changes in daily routines, both in the field of health as well as social and commercial. The Covid-19 has made teleworking the new normal for a large sector of the population. This is why it is important to know how to take advantage of the available tech tools, such as videocall applications.
Working from home is a privilege, having the opportunity to stay safe at home while continuing to do your daily chores is a situation that can be used to great advantage.
Advice for a succesfull videocall
- Choose the right space for the meeting: Since there are more distractions at home than there could be in the office, it is important to make the video call in a room without noise, with good lighting and with a plain wall or background, you can also install virtual wallpapers. Among these elements, take into account that the room has a good internet range and that the camera is not placed against light, since it will be difficult for others to see you well.
- Use the right devices: To make your virtual meeting more professional, try to always use a computer or tablet, which you can place on a plain surface and with the camera at your eye level. It is possible to use cell phones or others, however it is best not to, in order to avoid camera movements or unfavorable angles, which can distract meeting participants. It is also advisable to have headphones on hand, in order to better hear your colleagues or clients.
- Find the video conferencing application that best meets your needs and those of your team: There are many applications such as Zoom, Meet, MicrosoftTeams, etc., which allow you to share your desktop screen, invite an indefinite number of people, including activating an instant caption or conference recording function.
- Be yourself: Always maintaining professionalism, don’t forget to be authentic. You are the one who knows your colleagues and / or your clients the best, so don’t be intimidated by the camera and be yourself. Also at times like this, it’s nice to connect and let go of worries or stress.
Videocalling benefits
The option of scheduling virtual meetings is a powerful tool for all work teams, as well as for keeping in touch with clients. It is recommended to have frequent follow-up meetings with coworkers. The same can be done by activating a chat for team members where they can suggest topics they would like to cover in future meetings. In this way you can keep a record of opportunities, recommendations or areas for improvement.
Likewise, organizing a videocall with a client shows interest, commitment, responsibility and creativity. In the case of the real estate market, video calls are the new normal to replace property visits or negotiations. It is easy to create private meetings between real estate agents, sellers, clients and other parties such as legal advisors or others.
Applying the tips listed above will make the conference look professional, and the client will be calmer and more confident that the agent is doing his job well, regardless of the challenges that arise from the health emergency.
