3D tours have revolutionized how landlords show off their properties. You can offer an in-depth preview of your property to renters and let them explore their future home from the comfort of their couch. By providing a comprehensive picture of your rental with a 3D tour, your rental stands out in the market.
Knowing the ins and outs of 3D tours helps you leverage them properly. You need to know how to create one as well as the cost of a 3D tour. The price of a 3D virtual tour is not a fixed amount — it varies depending on your usage. Explore the different price points of a 3D tour and what they include to decide how to use them.
- How much does a 3D tour cost?
- Benefits of offering virtual rental tours
- Getting started with Apartments.com: Matterport 3D virtual tours
- Is a 3D virtual tour worth it for your rental?
How Much Does a 3D Tour Cost?
The cost of a 3D tours can range from being free to several thousand dollars, it depends on your needs. This flexibility makes 3D tours accessible to any landlord, regardless of budget. You can enjoy the benefits of a 3D tour for free or invest in premium features.
Even if you decide to pay for a 3D tour, pricing is customizable, so you only pay for what you need. There are plenty of ways you can keep it on the cheap side but still have a high-quality virtual tour. Whether you decide to go the free route or pay, 3D tours are an invaluable tool for landlords.
Benefits of Offering Virtual Rental Tours
3D tours can be the difference between a signed lease and a vacancy. While not required, virtual tours elevate listings above those without this feature. Renters love 3D tours and are more likely to interact and engage with rentals that offer them, filling vacancies quicker.
Once you capture and upload a 3D tour, it is there until you want to remove it. No more juggling countless in-person tours or paying for staging and cleaning. 3D tours reduce costs and save you time, so you can dedicate yourself to other responsibilities.
Getting Started with Apartments.com: Matterport 3D Virtual Tours
Make your property stand out from the competition by creating and adding a Matterport 3D tour to your listing on Apartments.com. It won’t take long either, the actual recording process can take up to 30 minutes or longer depending on your apartment size. Then you just have to link the 3D tour to Apartments.com which will only take a couple of minutes.
A Premium listing is required to add your Matterport 3D tour to Apartments.com. Pricing depends on your property type; the price is listed on the Premium upgrade screen. You can upload up to four Matterport 3D tours to Apartments.com as long as you have a Premium listing and a free Matterport account. You might not even need four tours, as a single tour can span an entire apartment.
Is a 3D Virtual Tour Worth It for Your Rental?
3D virtual tours are quickly becoming a must-have for landlords. It can be worth the time and effort as the return on invest (ROI) could outweigh the costs, if there even are any, through quicker leasing and saving time and money. These benefits lead to a higher ROI and more rental income.
3D tours are a great way to optimize your listing without spending any money. Even with the paid options, a couple of hundred dollars a year is nothing compared to the thousands if not tens of thousands you will get back in income.
Ready to Boost Your Rental Property’s Visibility and Lease Faster?
Sign up with Apartments.com and explore Matterport’s 3D virtual tour options today. Whether you’re managing one unit or an entire portfolio, virtual tours can give you a competitive edge in today’s digital-first rental market.
FAQ
How long does it take to create a 3D virtual tour?
The time it takes to record a 3D tour largely depends on the size of the space you are capturing and the kind of scan you are doing. It takes 25 to 38 minutes to scan a typical residential home of 2,000 square ft so an apartment or smaller property will be even quicker.
Do I need to buy any equipment to make a 3D tour?
You don’t need to purchase any cameras or equipment to capture a 3D tour — it can be done with just your phone. If you’re struggling to record with your phone or have multiple properties, it might be worth investing in a tripod or other stabilization device.
Can I hire someone to create a 3D tour for me?
Don’t worry if you don’t have the time or aren’t tech-savvy as you can hire a professional to create a 3D tour for you. Matterport Capture Services can create a 3D tour for you.
