A Virtual Tour Doesn't Always Help
A client of mine asked me if I could do a virtual tour of her home, and I said that I could, but that it wasn't the best way to show her particular house. A virtual tour is created by putting a camera on a tripod and taking a series of photos around the same point. This can be a nice way to show large rooms and an open floor pattern, but not much is achieved in a small area other than a careful examination of a narrow, horizontal (or vertical) swath of furniture and knickknacks.
For smaller spaces and even for shots with a lot of depth, such as a long but narrow yard, I prefer stills. And now that our MLS allows up to 20 stills, a good variety of shots can give a very nice impression of a house. Plus, the stills now show up on 1 screen instead of an excruciatingly slow slide show (try saying that 10 times quickly!).
So, yes, I can and do offer sellers the option of a virtual tour, but I find that it's best used when appropriate.
For smaller spaces and even for shots with a lot of depth, such as a long but narrow yard, I prefer stills. And now that our MLS allows up to 20 stills, a good variety of shots can give a very nice impression of a house. Plus, the stills now show up on 1 screen instead of an excruciatingly slow slide show (try saying that 10 times quickly!).
So, yes, I can and do offer sellers the option of a virtual tour, but I find that it's best used when appropriate.
posted by Alma Jill Dizon, Riverside Realtor @ 3:00 PM
1 Comments:
At 11:20 AM,
Lucy said…
Good post. Yes, technology when used effectively can bring a world of wonders to Internet marketing. But if the pictures are not flattering for the home, an actual tour would be beneficial. Keeping up with technology and knowing how & when to use it is a must! You don’t have to believe me. Read the very powerful Swanepoel Trends Report that just came out this month.
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