Promoting the sellers property with a great virtual tour is so important.  It reminds me of the old saying 

                                                     " A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words"

One of the ways that I market each and every listing is to hire a professional photograher to go out and shoot some great photos and to set up a virtual tour.  I take a few shots to add to MLS when the listing first goes live, for I do not like to see a listing go into MLS without pictures.  I then schedule the professional photographer to go out and take pictures.

I use TourFactory  www.Tourfactory.com and I always request Tim Erskine. He does a fabulous job.

Here is my most recent listing and I met Tim Erskine yesterday morning and he did the shoot. 

Check out this tour for 409 Silver Cypress Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29708

Judith Parker, CRS, GRI

Keller Williams

www.CharlotteHomeInfo.com

jparker@kwcharlotte.com

              

 

 

 

 

 
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17 Comments on Promoting the Sellers Property with a Great Virtual Tour!

MAR
19
2011
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A very nice looking property, great price and yes, great pictures to show it off.

Sue of Robin and Sue
11:19pm • #1
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Hi Sue, you are so kind and thanks for your great words of encouragement.  The feedback on the first few showings have been very positive.  Have a great week-end!
11:23pm • #2

Hi Judith,

I agree! I've taken photos of my properties for years. But with the internet, to not use its capabiliies is to miss out on powerful marketing possibilities. My husband, with his MAC, started creating slide shows of my pictures that people can click through to right from a listings webpage.  And recently he began making video tours, again with the stuff built into his MAC, iMovie for the video images, and all the great royalty free sound loops in Garageband to create a soundtrack.  It is not only helpful to prospective buyers, it also attracts sellers who say, that's how I want my property to be presented.

I went to your website and noticed that you have to sign up to view the virtual tour.  Do find that turns some people away?
11:27pm • #3
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Hi Cindy, that is wonderful that your husband is so creative and can do as well as build these tours for you.  It sounds like you are really tech savvy and have put a lot of great things in place for marketing your listings. 

As far as my website and having to sign in to view the tour...I have not received any complaints.  It may turn some people away but I would prefer to have them register and to see if I may be able to help them.

Thanks for your comments and have a great week-end!
11:35pm • #4
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I use to use Tour Factory but have gone to the Single Entry and KW tour created ... saves money and looks great!  It amazes me how some Realtors don't get how important good photography is to presenting their homes and also updating them for the seasons! 
11:51pm • #5
MAR
20
2011
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Hi Connie, I agree with you...good photography is very important.  I will have to look into Single Entry and KW tour.  It sounds like they look great and help to save money.  Sounds like a win-win to me.  Have a great week-end!
12:05am • #6
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Hi Judith. I am always amazed when I see a property in MLS without a photo.  It tells me the agent was too lazy to bother taking at least one photo.  With our phones and technology, there is no excuse for not at least taking an outside shot for MLS.
7:44am • #7
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Judith.....I think more and more people love to look at these......Nice job!
Hope you and your family have a great day!---Rob
10:00am • #8
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Hey Judith,  Belinda is great at taking pictures when we list a home.  I would never think about putting it in MLS without that picture.  The Internet is taking the place of showing more homes to the buyers, they want to see them there first.  Have a great Sunday.
10:39am • #9
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Judith--I use Tour Factory too and they do a great job---they also have a good internet presence themselves and send us occasional leads.  I believe so strongly in the power of the tour that we simply refuse to put our listings in the MLS until the tour has been shot.  No one seems to mind waiting an extra day or two.
5:59pm • #10
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Judith, What a beautiful home!  The price is a bargain!  I do like the tour that you have, it does show the property very well.  I just checked out the tour site.  They do not operate in my area.  Oh, well.
6:13pm • #11
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Hi Belinda, I totally agree with you.  There is no excuse to not have a front shot for MLS.  Many times I am amazed at the things that are left out on the data sheet.  This does so much harm to the seller.  Thanks for commenting.
6:21pm • #12
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Hi Rob, I think the more pictures...the better.  I have many people comment on a home because of the virtual tour.  It is important to use all of these tools to better market the property.  Thanks for your kind comment.
6:23pm • #13
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Hi Will, I agree with you.  If I don't have a picture then it must wait to be entered into MLS.  Wishing you a great Sunday!
6:25pm • #14
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Hi Pat, TourFactory does an awesome job.  I like the flyers and marketing items that can be used as well.  I think you have a great idea.  The listing does not go into MLS until the tour is complete.  I like that.  Thanks for the tip!
6:27pm • #15
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Hi Frances, call their 800#.  They may have a way to get it started in your area.  You will really like the job that they do and the many benefits.  Have a wonderful evening!
6:28pm • #16
MAR
22
2011
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Hi Judith,  Our MLS requires at least one photo.  If it's not there, they will go out, take it and charge you.  I don't understand why agents don't put up lots of photos.  We have so many out-of-town buyers who love to look at pictures.  It tells the story, whether still or by virtual tour.

Your new listing is a great house at a great price.  Good luck.  I hope you have a fast sale!
10:29am • #17


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