Ricoh360 Tours enhances platform with new Theta X camera
Whereas 3D tours and video content were considered "nice-to-have" add-ons for sellers, the accessibility of hardware like the Theta X and its ilk, along with easier to use mobile software, have made such marketing tactics borderline commonplace
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 26
A desert landscape
Of the median 8 homes buyers saw in 2021, they toured 3 of them virtually, according to a new analysis released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 19
Interactive Virtual Tours' floor plan product faces a tough field of competitors: Tech Review
Opinion
To fully leverage IVT's floor plan tool, the user needs two additional vendors: one to produce a floor plan and one to produce the photos. Given what's out there today, this seems more than mildly inconvenient
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 5
5 ways to hype your listing before it hits the market
Here are a handful of coming-soon marketing tactics that’ll get a little buzz going for your listing before it hits the market
by Darryl Davis Oct 12
How this new agent sold her first $15.5M home at the height of COVID
It takes unwavering confidence, social-media savviness and superior relationship-building skills to navigate (and successfully complete) one of the highest recorded sales in the state — especially as a new agent. Here's how Siena Dorsey of The Agency did it
by Siena Dorsey Sep 21
Inman Review: VSH Media rolls out mobile-based virtual staging
Opinion
Virtual home staging and image enhancement marketing continue to become powerful tools for listing agents. VSH Media's mobile app offers agents an good, affordable option but charges more for faster turnaround
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
Can 3D tours upend pro listing photos? Not likely
Although 3D tours certainly saw an uptick during the pandemic, using them on every listing isn’t practical or necessary — especially in a hot market. Here's why traditional listing photography, despite its flaws, will still be standard practice
by Anthony West Sep 9
Are in-person tours dead? Not so fast
Opinion
Virtual tours are alive and well. In fact, they are improving all the time as technology continues to evolve. However, even though virtual tours help spark that initial connection between client and home, in-person tours are what seal the deal. Here's why
by Michael Zaransky Sep 7
How to choose the right virtual tour provider for you
If you haven't pivoted to offer virtual tours to your clients, what are you waiting for? Virtual tours are becoming industry standard, and they're not going away anytime soon. Here are 7 providers to choose from and what they bring to the table
by Georg Chmiel Aug 27
3 simple tactics for getting your luxury waterfront listing sold
Selling a luxury house that overlooks the water can be lucrative, if you know how to do it right. Here are a few tried-and-true tips to help you promote the benefits of living in a waterfront residence
by Larry Alton Aug 12
All the intel you need about listing tech this August
This month, we're sharing terabytes of knowledge on listing tech, its evolution and best practices tailored for today's increasingly digital world
by Inman Aug 2
Open houses are out: Here's how to get your name out there
Traditional marketing and growth strategies were upended, thanks to the pandemic. Here are a few ways agents can use their special sauce to engage buyers, promote their brand and get that listing sold
by Victoria Kennedy Jul 27
Ricoh360 Tours releases beta phase of virtual staging product
With its Theta line of compact, high-resolution cameras, Ricoh was one of the first major brands to introduce a product specifically for creating online real estate tours
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 14
Jacksonville apartment property website wins Webby honor
A website built for an apartment property in Florida was 1 of 3 in the world — and the only website in the US — to be awarded as an honoree at the 25th Annual Webby Awards
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 15