Respect Matters: Human Touch vs. Digital Portals in Real Estate
- Swaraj D
- 16 hours ago
- 3 min read
Have you ever walked into a sample flat in Pune, looked around, and felt that silent pause—where the walls seemed to whisper, “This could be your home”? Now compare that to scrolling through a portal at midnight, staring at endless pictures of tiles and balconies, wondering if the location pin even matches reality. Same house-hunt. Two different worlds.
Here’s the thing. Pune real estate today is at a strange crossroad. On one side, we have digital portals shouting about “verified listings” and “AI matchmaking.” On the other, there are real people—channel partners, consultants, and brokers—who still pick up your call at 9:30 pm when your family is fighting over Hinjawadi vs. Kharadi.
And if you think this is just about selling flats, you’re missing the bigger picture. It’s about respect. It’s about trust. It’s about the human touch that no algorithm has cracked yet.
I once met a young IT couple in Wakad who told me their story. They had shortlisted three 2BHK flats for sale in Pune through a popular portal. Everything looked perfect online. Photos, price, even the “walkthrough” video. But when they visited, one flat had a nala view, the other was stuck in a dead-end lane, and the third didn’t even exist in the inventory anymore. That’s when they said, “Portal ne dikhaya ek sapna, ground pe reality kuch aur hi thi.”
Now, imagine the same couple sitting with a West Pune channel partner who knows which Baner-Balewadi property market is genuinely appreciating, or which RERA-approved project in Hinjawadi actually has possession on time. No glossy filters, just raw facts. That’s the difference between chasing a listing and finding a home.
People forget that property investment in Pune isn’t like buying a phone on Amazon. A flat in Kharadi or a luxury apartment in Koregaon Park isn’t just a product—it’s years of savings, parental advice, and late-night husband-wife negotiations. Digital portals sell data. Human consultants sell trust. And in real estate, trust is everything.
Even investors see this gap. One businessman I met was eyeing resale properties in Pune. He said, “Portals gave me numbers. But my consultant gave me peace of mind.” Why? Because the consultant had walked those streets, met society members, checked legal papers, and understood market pulse beyond graphs.
Let’s be honest—portals have their place. They’re great for browsing, shortlisting, and price comparisons. But when it comes to sealing the deal—be it affordable housing in Wagholi, a new project in Wakad, or luxury apartments in South Pune—it’s the human element that carries the weight.
Because the day you finally walk into your own living room, you won’t remember the portal that listed it. You’ll remember the person who stood by you, explained every clause, calmed your fears, and said, “Yeh ghar aapka hai.”
So, the next time you hear someone say, “Brokers ka zamana khatam ho gaya, sab portal pe milta hai”—smile. Then remind them that buildings may be concrete, but real estate is still an emotional business.
Respect matters. Human touch matters. And in Pune’s fast-growing market—from Hinjawadi IT hubs to Kharadi’s skyline, from Balewadi’s towers to Wakad’s family apartments—it’s the human connection that still turns houses into homes.
Real estate isn’t about chasing the cheapest deal—it’s about securing the right one, with the right guidance. #HigherFormOfRealty
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