3 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in 3D Tours
As a seller, it’s important to make sure your clients not only understand their options but how to utilize their options effectively as well.
A tool more and more agents and sellers are interested in are 3D tours. 3D tours give potential buyers the opportunity to see the layout of a house without having to leave their own homes!
Especially while buyers are wary of going in and out of houses, this tool is one that is completely changing the real estate game. If you or your client are interested in adding a 3D tour to your listing, there are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
Keep reading to learn more!
3 Mistakes to Avoid While Using 3D Tours
If you’ve made the choice to add a 3D tour to your listing, or your client is requesting one, you’re making the leap to make your listing stand out.
That being said, make sure you avoid these common mistakes if you’re investing in a 3D tour…
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Forgetting to Make Sure the House is Properly Lit
One of the most common mistakes that are made with 3D tours are the lights being dimmed.
Some realtors or sellers request the lights be dimmed because they think it makes the house feel “cozier.”
If the 3D tour isn’t properly lit, buyers may be turned off by their inability to see the details of the home. Plus, if the house is darker, buyers may wonder what you’re trying to hide by turning down the lights.
2. Staging Too Much or Too Little
Staging the house is important for many reasons.
To start off, seeing a house with furniture in it helps a potential buyer feel more at home. An empty home feels a little sad and lifeless, while some furniture and decor breathe life back into it!
Staging the house also helps buyers get an idea of how well their furniture will fit in the house.
Empty rooms can look enormous on camera, making the tour seem misleading to buyers once they come to see the property in person. If the living room or bedrooms are too small for the belongings a potential buyer already has, they’re likely to pass on the house.
It’s better for them to know that the house or rooms are too small before taking the time to drive out to the property.
When you begin staging a property for a 3D tour, you’ll want to be strategic with how you stage it. Adding too much decor or furniture can make the house feel smaller than it is or crowded. On the other hand, forgetting to add accents that match the furniture can make the house feel empty.
The best way to appeal to potential buyers is to add a tasteful amount of furniture with a few accent pieces!
3. Skipping Cleaning and Tidying
If a high-quality camera is being used for the 3D tour (which it will if you’re investing in the services of a real estate photographer) it’s important to make sure the home is immaculate.
Some sellers think it’s enough to just pick things up around the house, but you’ll want to take the time to dust, sweep, etc. when creating a 3D tour.
With high-quality cameras, dust and debris can be easily seen if viewers look closely enough. So, make sure all clutter is cleared and that the house is clean before the photographers come to shoot for the 3D tour.
Are You Ready to Take Your Listing to the Next Level?
Investing in a 3D tour for your listing is a great step towards making the property stand out.
Once you’ve decided to invest in a 3D house tour, the next step is to make sure the property is ready. To learn more about our 3D tour services, reach out to us today!