What is the difference between virtual and video tours ? Not much! They both use your sense of sight to attract your attention. The difference is in the quality of the end product and the editing that makes buyers want to take the extra step to visit the home. A virtual photo tour done right can far exceed video and vice versa. One edge video has over static virtual tours is the additional dimension of motion. Video can capture more detail as it is continuous motion and can set the mood for the home.

There are many variations of each and we’ll give some samples here:

Fast Tempo and Upbeat Tour

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Luxury Tour:

Raw Footage (What You See is What You Get WYSIWYG):

Some Editing:

Each of these was fitting for the type of home that was showcased. However, there is no reason why your home should settle for less. Your home deserves the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” Luxury Tour. Your agent should know multiple sources of virtual/video tour vendors. Ask to see some samples of past tours as past performance is a good indication of future results. Have any other virtual tour samples to share (good or bad) ? Just email them to me and we’ll post them up for all to see.