3D VIRTUAL REALITY TOUR
3D Virtual Tour for Off-Plan Property
3D Virtual Reality Tours for Off-plan Property Sales
Until recently, the idea of blending reality with fantasy or fully immersing ourselves in virtual worlds seemed far-fetched. However, Virtual Reality (VR) has now become an integral part of our daily lives, whether we realise it or not. VR technology is increasingly prevalent, especially in fields like real estate marketing where specialists in 3D technology have long utilised its capabilities.
The astonishing creations made possible by computer technologies continue to amaze us. The level of detail and realism achieved through CGI is often so striking that it blurs the line between virtual and real imagery. This is one of the key advantages of 3D visuals – they can convincingly mimic photographs, creating a sense of immersion that challenges our perception. The integration of Virtual Reality into the real estate industry promises to revolutionise architectural visualisation, altering how we perceive and interact with property designs.
3D Virtual Reality Tours / Panoramic 3D Tours / 360° Panoramic Tours
3D Virtual Reality tours for real estate can generally be categorised into two types: those showcasing existing buildings and those presenting off-plan or yet-to-be-built properties.
For existing properties, specialised photography techniques are employed to capture images from various angles, which are then seamlessly stitched together to create a cohesive VR experience. In contrast, for off-plan properties, where no physical structure exists, the process involves creating Computer Generated Images (CGI) in 360 degrees. These CGI images are then interconnected to simulate different viewpoints and provide a comprehensive virtual tour.
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Features of 3D Virtual Reality tours for Real Estate Marketing
Virtual Reality tours typically offer various modes that allow users to switch between different perspectives, providing a fully immersive experience:
- Exterior 360 space
- Interior 360 space
- Window view – real environment
- Window view – integrated real drone/camera footage
- Walk-through between the 360 hotspots
Apart from these features, you have an opportunity to:
- Embed VR tour into any section of a website or open it in a new tab
- No special device needed. 3D Virtual property tour could run on any mobile or desktop device
- Personalise VR property tour with custom user interface – add UI buttons, call-to-action info-graphics, custom menu
- Show a floor plan with access points
- Show the view angle with location on a floor plan
This Property is Still under Construction but it Looks so Realistic!
Advantages of 3D Virtual Tours for real estate agents:
- 360 immersive property presentation
- 100% realism and accurate space perception
- No need to travel to the actual site
- Could be viewed with VR headset
- Cross platform integration
What project inputs have to be provided to develop a 3D Virtual Reality Tour
- Architectural drawings – floor plans and elevations (.DWG)
- Information on interior (selection of furniture, finishes etc) and exterior (surroundings and landscape specifications etc)
- Window view: drone/camera footage or to develop exterior window view as computer generated environment
- Basic information on property units: size, types, description, etc.
- UI/UX guidelines (corporate branding), type of navigation and requirements on user flow (if any)
Frequently Asked Questions about 3D Virtual Tours for Off-the-plan Properties
First of all, we would require an initial package with inputs from the client, which include architectural drawings and detailed information on interior and exterior (surroundings and landscape specifications etc). After that we create all the 3D objects and visual elements, i.e., furniture, textures, materials and finishes and approve them with the client. The next step would be to combine all these components and sew the separate scenes into a seamless VR environment. Before this point, it is very important to have the client’s final approval on all of the objects, because later on it will be much more difficult to make any changes to them.
Yes, the interface as well as all the visual presentation can be fully changed to meet the corporate needs of the client.
Here are several factors that influence the timescales:
– The scope of the project
– The complexity of the elements to be modelled and rendered
– The speed of receiving the client’s feedback.
After receiving the final approval on the panoramic points and overall design, we need app. 2-5 working days to provide the finalized version of the property 360 3D Virtual Tour.
Yes, a panoramic 3D tour can be easily viewed through VR glasses or headset straight from the browser.
The pricing of a real estate VR Tour varies depending on the complexity of a task, and is available on demand once you provide us with the initial information on the project.
You can easily move from space to space by clicking the navigation points. You can also move within one space and rotate the camera to have a better look around – all these actions are performed with the help of your computer mouse or using keyboard arrows. For a quick transition to another location, use an easily accessible 3D floor plan that will transfer you to the desired room in a blink of an eye.
You Should Try It Out
Check how a sample 3D Virtual Reality Tour works on your device: computer, tablet or smartphone
Showcase properties under construction
No need to travel to the actual site
Simulate real house walkthrough
Window view – drone / camera real footage
Share property VR tours on social media
Generate more sales leads
