Forget bottled water, fancy coffees, or early bird rebates. A B.C. condo development is trying to woo buyers with augmented reality technology.
Like holograms! And 3D images! And virtual reality!
Evolve, a new project in Surrey, is trying to set itself apart from competitors by allowing potential owners to "experience" floor plans and layouts more intimately than the traditional scale models and paper images.
One of the more interesting features is an app that allows users to use their Apple or android device to "walk around" inside a virtual suite from anywhere.
(Watch the video above to see how it all works.)
The high-tech sales gimmicks come from a combination of haptic gaming technology and geotagging, said WestStone Group, which is building the 35-storey concrete tower with 406 units.
Evolve has also been in the news for micro units (around 316 sq.-ft.) starting at $93,900. The majority of the homes are priced at less than $250,000.
Construction is expected to be finished by early 2018.
With about 1,000 people moving to Surrey every month, the city is forecast to become B.C.'s biggest city by 2041.
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Surrey, B.C.'s Most Expensive Homes, January 2015
10. 1321 131st Street(01 of133)
These are the most expensive homes for sale in Surrey, B.C.This home has "abundant natural-lighting facilitated by floor-to-ceiling windows," and with a great ocean view, there's no better way to wake up. With five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and generous amounts of space, it's described as a "21st Century Castle," costing $4.5 million. (credit:Royal LePage)
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9. 2747 140th Street(15 of133)
This $5.49 million mansion has the most bedrooms of any home on this list:12. In 9,611 sq.-ft., there is a rec room, wine cellar, and home theatre. There’s even a suite for your nanny, score! And if you have lots of big parties, there’s enough parking for 12 cars. (credit:Century 21)
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8. 1455 126A Street(40 of133)
Right on the edge of Kwomais Point Park, this house is another waterfront property with a great view of Boundary Bay. Built in 1991, this house feels like a dreamy little cottage in the woods with five bedrooms, three ensuites, and a conservatory. You can have it for $5.67 million. (credit:The Waterfront Group)
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7. 3575 140th Street(55 of133)
This bright and colourful 13,478 sq.-ft. home is near Nicomekl River in South Surrey. It shows seven bedrooms with 10 bathrooms, six of which are ensuites.Forget about taking the stairs: you get your own elevator, too. The price for this one is $5.68 million. (credit:Sutton West Coast Realty)
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6. 13448 Vine Maple Drive(74 of133)
This South Surrey home feels like a resort within a mansion with its long driveway, beautiful outdoor patio, and swimming pool with a waterfall. Not only does it have seven bedrooms, but five of them have ensuites. If you want it, you’ll have to pay up $5.98 million for this 2009 home. (credit:Sutton Group - West Coast Realty)
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5. 3915 159th Street(92 of133)
This $6.48 million home is designed to entertain and please, with a home theatre, bar, rock designed pool, and even a basketball court.There are five bedrooms and six bathrooms in this 6,684 sq.-ft. luxurious South Surrey house. (credit:Royal LePage)
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4. 2560 132nd Street(111 of133)
For $7.2 million, you can get this four-bedroom/eight-bathroom home, complete with a salt water swimming pool, wine cellar, and beautiful hardwood and granite finishing. Plus, there’s tons of space to park your car in its driveway and garages. (credit:Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.)
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3. 2189 123rd Street(125 of133)
Even though this mansion was built in 1993, it was featured on Dream Homes Canada and the TV show "Psych." With 10,191 sq.-ft. of space, it hosts four bedrooms, six bathrooms, an indoor gym, a swimming pool, a home theatre, and seriously killer views of Boundary Bay. All yours for $8.99 million! (credit:Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.)
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2. 16688 18th Ave.(132 of133)
This five-bedroom 5,684 sq.-ft. home in Grandview Heights comes with seven bathrooms and five fireplaces, so you’ll never get cold. With that you get all the basics: Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, as well as a hot tub spa and swirl pool. It was built in 2007, so it’s hardly an old house. Want it? It’ll cost you $9.99 million. (credit:Sutton Centre Realty)
1. 13283 56th Ave.(133 of133)
This brand new 2014 home tops the list as Surrey’s most expensive house on the market. This "luxury mansion" in Panorama Ridge is a two-storey, 18,000 sq.-ft. home complete with eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and an ocean view. There's also a fitness/rec room, home theatre, wine cellar, swimming pool, and hot tub. It’ll cost you $12.88 million for this bad boy. (credit:Google Maps)