An easy way to showcase homes without expensive equipment.
Want to sell or rent a home faster? Buyers love virtual tours. But here’s the problem—high-quality 3D tours, like Matterport, are expensive. Hiring a professional costs hundreds of dollars per listing. That’s fine for high-end properties, but what about rentals or lower-priced homes? I needed a better option. That’s when I found a budget-friendly tool for just $100. I had to test it.
Matterport is a powerful tool. It creates stunning 3D tours with floor plans and detailed dollhouse views. But the cost is a major drawback. Professional photographers use expensive cameras to capture every angle, and these tours can cost anywhere from $300 to $500 per property. For luxury listings, it makes sense. The marketing budget allows for it, and the potential return justifies the investment. But spending that money isn’t practical for rentals and lower-priced properties. The cost eats into profits, making it hard to justify. I wanted a more affordable way to create virtual tours without sacrificing quality.
That’s when I found a tool that turned my phone into a 3D camera. It has a rotator that captures 360-degree views, a fisheye lens for wide-angle shots, and an app that stitches the images into a walkthrough. It promised a similar experience to Matterport but for a fraction of the price. I had to give it a try.
“For rentals and budget-friendly properties, this $100 tool is a game-changer.”
I tested it in a condo I’m listing for rent. The setup was simple. I attached the fisheye lens to my phone, placed it on the rotator, and opened the app to start capturing rooms. The software automatically connected the images, creating a full virtual tour. At first, it took some time to figure out the right placement, but the process became easy once I got the hang of it. The final tour looked great. It wasn’t as polished as Matterport, but it was a solid alternative for the price.
For high-end listings, I’ll still use Matterport. It offers the best quality and a fully immersive experience. But for rentals and budget-friendly properties, this $100 tool is a game-changer. It saves money, creates a quality tour, and is simple.
This tool is perfect for real estate agents who need a cost-effective way to showcase homes, property managers who want virtual tours for rentals, and homeowners looking to sell without hiring an expensive photographer.
Want to see the results for yourself? Here’s how Asteroom looks like: https://www.asteroommls.com/pviewer?hideleadgen=1&token=vRjdCKPkWU6IoHf-8YgTag&viewfloorplan=1
If you have questions or need help with real estate, please call 512-587-4050 or email [email protected]. If you’ve found other tools that work well, I’d love to hear about them. Keep it savvy.