COVID-19 changed a lot of things. One of them in particular is the way that homes are being shown when for sale. Walkthroughs are a crucial part of any home sale but with restrictions and concerns over COVID-19, a change was needed.
That is where virtual tours come into the equation. Those virtual tours can allow prospective buyers to see a home without ever having to step foot inside. But it takes the right kind of virtual tour to be truly effective.
Find Your Platform
The starting point is to figure out what equipment and platform will be used. There are some one-click tools where you don’t really have to focus and the quality has improved drastically in a short period of time.
Whatever you go with, it is important to have comprehensive coverage of the property. You want to show as many angles as possible, covering all of the important details along the way. But that starts with the right platform and equipment.
Work on Lighting and Placement
There are far too many pictures out there on real estate websites where there is poor lighting or bad angles. It doesn’t do much to convey to a potential buyer what they look like or how they could fit into that room or home.
Make sure to grab the tripod and set it up for 360-degree views. It helps to move through the home as you would. It can give a natural feeling to the shots, making them clearer as well. Anything that helps to convey what it is like to physically be in the room is helpful.
Upload the Tour
The good news is that there are a ton of different tour providers and programs to choose from. Each of them also has an app where photos can be uploaded, edited, and posted seamlessly to create the perfect tour.
Costs are important to gauge. Some are more expensive than others and come with a lot more features. When you are confident in the service that you have chosen, it is time to post the tour. You can still make edits all the way up until you post, so make them worth it.