3 Ways To Create A Virtual Tour For Real Estate

Your customers could still be reluctant to leave their homes and view a property, it’s time to consider how to make a virtual tour for real estate.

Across the UK and Europe, lockdowns are lifting and the markets are kicking back into life. But the prospect of going out to a property in person still doesn’t feel normal. Now that customers have acclimatised to many aspects of their life being available remotely and digitally; like their shopping, entertainment and profession; why should it be any different if they are looking to move or purchase a new place?

Customers are turning back to the property market and will be looking for guided viewing options for the foreseeable future. Virtual tours will offer safety, convenience and even affordability.

Step By Step Guide For Creating A Virtual Tour

For many estate agents, virtual tours will be a phrase they’ve heard thrown around. Some will already have experienced virtual tour softwares as a solution to bringing the feeling of any space to a customer’s home or handset. But what many agents might not know, is that there are a few ways you can create virtual tours. We’ll cover the basic steps first before taking a deeper look at the specifics.

Before getting into the details, it’s important to note that when we talk about virtual tours the file type isn’t like a video or JPEG; it should be treated more as a miniature website that’s constructed by HTML. This means it’s a flexible asset that can be hosted online creating a link and dropped into a website or any internet platform.

1. Choosing the Right Virtual Tour Equipment

Picking a camera that can capture in 3D and 360-degree is the first priority, it’s also important to pick a camera that can shoot inside and outside. However, as we’ll cover later this might be easier than you think; for example, with accompanying software, your mobile phone might cover all the bases you need.