UGANDA, Kampala | Real Muloodi News | In this fast-paced world where technological trends change in the blink of an eye, one can conduct a real estate virtual tour of a property they wish to sell or buy, using a smartphone as a medium.
The business solutions website describes a virtual tour as a sequence of panoramic images that are ‘stitched’ together to create a ‘virtual’ experience of any location.
The virtual tour enables the viewer to get a feel of a physical presence of a place when they are not in an area. Such an experience can be enjoyed through various mediums like smartphones, desktop computers, tablets, laptops, and handheld digital devices, among others.
These tours could be given an additional look using the product’s descriptive narrative, key details, sound effects and music.
Users also have the option of obtaining a still image of their area of interest to enable them to make a decision that is based on factual and verifiable information.
Real Muloodi gives you a comprehensive compilation of how to craft a real estate virtual tour that is memorable and worth every second spent.
1. Software, and Equipment Selection
Software and equipment used will be key determinants of whether a real estate virtual tour will be memorable.
There is a misconception among potential customers that real estate virtual tours are as costly as physical tours.
The misconception is premised on the assumption that only top-drawer photography gadgets and software must be deployed.
But what is factual is that the essential gadget is a low-cost but high-quality panoramic or 360-degree drone camera with high resolution. With the deep penetration of the digital world and the convergence of the global digital world, agents inevitably make this a tool to enable enormous customer reach.
Such a camera must have image optimisation to ensure high-quality video and photography.
2. Filming
It is important to draw a plan detailing the finest fact, and what to be part of the virtual tour.
Begin by slowly pacing through the room, getting the vantage point, starting at the entrance, and then recording the features as you move physically around the room while also projecting the camera to all angles.
Usually, the centre is the best point used when commencing filming but if it is not accurate, then get an alternative vantage point.
It is important to remove all the objects and clutter that would impede the creation of a clear view during the filming.
3. Feeding into Software
When filming is complete and it is ascertained that the video is standard and adequate, the footage (film clips) should be inserted into the software to generate a seamless and enjoyable virtual tour video.
The trendiest low-cost but high-quality smartphone handsets can download the latest software.
The phenomenon of virtual reality(VR) was previously prominent and visible in the field of medical practice. It is deeply entrenched in the conduct of everyday medical procedures, including complex surgeries.
But the fast-paced technological developments meant that other spheres of technological convergence, like the real estate sector would automatically adapt and use VR.
Indeed, VR has been fertile ground and an enabler of disruptive technologies. It was only a matter of time before real estate would make a mad dash to join.
With many potential customers and clients juggling several things at a go, some find it inconvenient and tedious to move from one place to another inspecting properties on the market.
So, it is only logical that they use real estate virtual tours at an adequate and appropriate time.
It also enables the potential customer to gauge the authenticity of the agent and ascertain honesty. When a physical tour is finally conducted, signing the purchase agreement will be a smooth run.
Real estate virtual tours have enormous benefits and such technological trends must be embraced, as it is a global phenomenon.
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