Why You Need Virtual Tours in Your Real Estate Marketing

The Next Generation of Real Estate Photography

Most property listings include written details with a couple of photos. However, customers are unlikely to make large purchase decisions based on such a small morsel of information. They need something more solid to get a clear image of the property they are about to buy. This is where you need virtual tours in your real estate marketing and make a difference.

A variety of businesses are now using virtual tours. They provide leads with a better and more comprehensive view of potential purchases.  Sometimes they offer a convenient and fun way to visit a place without having to go there. For example;  zoos, museums, colleges, restaurants and more have all used virtual tours. Virtual tours in the real estate business can be just as, or even more, valuable as an in-person tour, allowing customers to check the property thoroughly before making a decision to buy.

What is a Virtual Tour?

As time goes by, the way people live is changing. In the past, the only way to check a property out and decide if you wanted it or not was to go and visit the place. These days, technology is lending a hand in almost everything we do and buying a house is no exception.

A virtual tour is a Virtual Reality (VR) technology that you might have heard of before. As the name suggests this technology enables you to visit a place virtually through the computer screen.

Different Types of Virtual Tours

In the real estate market, realtors using virtual tours have the edge over the competition. Here are some amazing stats provided by Matterport:

360 Virtual Tour

Technology offers a plethora of benefits and conveniences for humans. This includes virtual tours which offer many benefits for realtors:


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Matterport

Matterport is a three-dimensional camera system to create realistic, fully immersive experiences like this one and comes with many benefits:


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iGuide

Another option for virtual tours is presented by iGuide: A 3D walkthrough tour, photos, and floor plan, all in one place and at a flat-rate price. Click Play to view an example of an iGuide virtual tour:

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Benefits of Using Virtual Tours

  1. Virtual tours are a game-changer for both realtors and buyers. Instead of spending time visiting one property after another and realizing it doesn’t appeal to the buyer, the visiting process can now happen with a few clicks.
  2. A description of the property and the surrounding area doesn’t say much. On the other hand, virtual tours allow customers to examine every feature of the property including the layout. This provides a clear understanding helping the buyer make a decision.
  3. Visiting a property in person does have problems as well as benefits. The time to visit a place is usually limited and the seller’s belongings are often inside. As a result, buyers may not feel comfortable taking their time and may feel rushed into a decision. There is no such issue in virtual tours. Simply place the mouse and click where you want to go, letting the virtual tour do its magic.
  4. In virtual tours, buyers pay attention to every detail and as result they tend to develop an emotional connection to the property. This creates a sense of ownership and trust where the buyer sees him/herself in the house and is more likely to make a purchase.
  5. All realtors don’t use virtual tours and some are even unaware of its existence. It is known that people prefer visuals over text. As a result, buyers will spend the time they have with a realtor who can show the properties in a visual way. By using this technology, you can stand out and get an edge over the competition.
  6. You can share the virtual tour with ease on social media and let people see for themselves how easy it is for them to search for their new home. You can even link it to your website and generate traffic.

Embracing Virtual Tours

Engaging and interactive visuals are the way of the future. In fact, from a consumer perspective, they are becoming an expectation. As virtual tours in real estate become increasingly common it would be wise to take your step into the virtual world sooner rather than later.

  1. What is a real estate virtual tour?

    A virtual tour is a Virtual Reality (VR) technology that uses 3D photography and enables you to visit a place virtually through the computer screen.

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