360-degree image vs real-time virtual tour

Tell your story in 3D virtual tour

When you are selling real estate, the crucial part of doing so is to present the buyer with what they are paying for. Naturally, people want to experience these spaces as much as possible before the purchase.

If you are selling already built objects with fancy interiors in place for the customer, who can get on site and see everything with his own eyes easily – then I don’t know what you are doing on this page.

But what if the customer cannot get to the object, or it is not yet built? That’s where a 3D virtual tour for real estate comes in handy!

Features

6 reasons why your business need 3D virtual tour

Straightforward integration

You can add any virtual tour with only a few lines of HTML code, that can be added in any website builder or with no coding experience.

Responsive

Works perfectly with any device, width, scale, height, etc. No need for additional installation.

Interactivity

It is no secret that interactive content generates more leads and clients than none. Especially it is applicable in real estate.

Unique value proposition with virtual tour

While most of the real estate market limits itself to the traditional means: videos and photos of objects, you make yourself standout and can give the customers the unique experience of a 3D virtual tour.

Informative

No photo nor video tour of the real estate object can tell as much, as the virtual tour. There is just so much to tell with them: scale, general look, and the feel of the space!

Quadruple the number of leads

It is already being proven that 3D virtual tours for real estate quadruple the amount of leads, generated by your website posting. It is no surprise, as more people become more engaged with the listing!

Types

What to choose?

Let us help you with all those options out there

In today’s digital age, virtual tours have become an indispensable tool in the real estate industry, offering prospective buyers an immersive experience of properties from the comfort of their own homes. However, with various types of virtual tours available, it can be challenging to navigate the options and determine which best suits your needs. In this guide, we’ll explore three common types of virtual tours for real estate and compare their features to help you make an informed decision.

1. 360-Degree Computer-Generated Image Virtual Tours:

360-degree computer-generated image virtual tours utilize computer-generated imagery to create a simulated environment of a property. These tours are often cost-effective and relatively easy to produce, making them a popular choice for real estate professionals for only a single listing, that they want to showcase. However, they may lack the realism and interactivity of other types of virtual tours.

Compared to the second option, this is the perfect solution for a property, that has not yet been built, lacks furniture, or is somewhat uninviting in real life. Due to the nature of the service, it is also cost-effective for real estate companies, that want to sell a single or a few listings in luxury segment without the need to invest in the costly hardware.

2. 360-degree Photo Virtual Tours:

Hardware-based solutions like Insta360 offer high-quality 360-degree photo virtual tours, capturing every angle of a property with stunning detail. While these tours provide a more immersive experience compared to computer-generated imagery, they may require an investment in specialized equipment and software, and stitching errors can sometimes occur.

To make this type of 3D virtual tour you would need to invest 5000$ in a camera and a monthly/yearly payment for the software, needed to compile all the images created to

This is a perfect way to go for real estate agencies with a lot of listings and a personal website, as it allows them to show as many details as possible in already built and furniture properties and decrease the number of unsuccessful visits. But for the ones, that are not yet built or lack the details it is certainly a no-no.

3. Game-like 3D Virtual Tours:

For maximum interactivity and immersion, game-like 3D virtual tours are an excellent option. These tours utilize advanced 3D modeling software and HTML5-based game engines to create lifelike environments that users can explore at their own pace.

Unlike the other two, they are the least photorealistic, as it is, basically, a browser-based game, but the feelings that they offer cannot be ever achieved with either one except this.

Game-like 3D virtual tours are an ideal option for developers and real estate agents, who sell not yet-built listings or showcase investment projects. They make people want to explore spaces as they want and be silly: exploit bugs, jump on furniture, trying to break the doors and make them fall in love with both the technology and the listing itself.

Comparison and Considerations:

When choosing the right type of virtual tour for your real estate project, it’s essential to consider factors such as cost, realism, interactivity, and ease of creation. While each type of virtual tour has its own advantages and limitations, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. By carefully evaluating your needs and budget, you can select the virtual tour option that best showcases your property and engages potential buyers.

In chromate.studio we can help you reach out to more customers and make them fall in love with your business and your listings with game-like 3D virtual tours. Stop teleporting – start exploring together with us!

compare

Game-like vs 360-degree

Compare and discover what suits you best

360-degree image virtual tour

from ^$200

/project

Depends on various factors, including the contractor company, complexity, and experience. We tried to seek cheaper options on Fiverr/Upwork but were unlucky 🥲

✅ Photorealistic result
✅ Can execute at any browser
🚫 No interactivity
🚫 Can only look around from one place/limited points of view
🚫 Every other point of view requires the new 360-degree image to be rendered and paid for
✅ Can fill the space with a lot of details and smaller objects, as it does not result in a bigger image
🚫 Became industry-standard and will not result in a decisive competitive advantage

Game-like virtual tour

made by chromate

from ^$400

/project

Depends on the complexity of the project. Discounts apply.

🚫 Photorealistic result
✅ Can execute at any browser
✅ Uses game mechanics to interact
✅ Can navigate freely through the entirety of the object / unlimited points of view
✅ Paid once for the whole project with no need to render multiple 360-degree images
🚫 Can not fit a lot of details to keep the build as optimized as possible
✅ More innovative and creates a competitive advantage over any other company, that uses the common 360-degree approach

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Some of the most common questions. Can’t find the right answer? Click here to contact us

I have a 3D model that was created by a different company. Can I have a discount?

Yes, absolutely! Still, we would need to examine the model to determine if the optimization of the model is required and if so – to what extent and how much time and effort that would take. We can offer up to 70% discount, as the modeling could be the biggest challenge for the whole project.

How much does it cost?

Cost calculation depends on various factors. We can say how much your virtual tour for real estate would cost after we get all the information we require to estimate the project cost. We take into consideration, mainly, the complexity of the project. If you need high-end results with a lot of details and, more importantly, more 3D objects at the scene, it will lead to a price rise. Keep in mind, that due to the fact, that our virtual tours are game-based, we will need to keep the project as optimized as possible, so we would need to find a common ground together on what you see appropriate. Please refer to our comparison table to determine if our solution would be suitable for you.

Can I get the photorealistic virtual tour?

Unfortunately, we cannot deliver you a photorealistic virtual tour using the game engine. The problem with that is that we create a game, that runs on the customer’s device and, to ensure seamless work and fast loading time, we need to make the project as optimized as possible, with as few details as possible. Keep in mind, that smaller objects can fit more details, and the bigger the objects – the bigger amount of details they would require.

What features can be added to the project?

Anything you can come up with and we can agree upon! Keep in mind, that browser-based applications have their limits, so we would not be able to recreate AAA games. Still, it is possible to add animations, sound, low-quality video, images with your branding (like business cards in our demo project), easter eggs, and else. The only thing games can’t stand the most are mirrors 🥶.

What software do you use to create a project?

We do the modeling in Blender, and then, after the compression and decimation of the model to the scale and weight needed, we import everything to Playcanvas HTML5-based game engine, where we do the coding, final optimizing, build settings, fixing export artifacts and export the build. After that, we either send you the project for self-hosting or offer to host everything on our server and our domain.

How do I use the virtual tour and add it to my website?

After the project is ready we offer either our assistance with downloading the build on your server for self-hosting or to host everything on our server. After that, you will have a link to the executive file, located in the “www” directory of your server. By following this link virtual tour will open and start loading. You can also use <iframe> to add a virtual tour to your website as a frame using any website builder. All of them have the support of custom HTML code.