Frequently Asked Questions
What is a virtual tour?
What do I get with a virtual tour?
When will the virtual tour be ready?
Why would I need a virtual tour?
Do I need to have a web site to show a virtual tour?
Are all virtual tours the same?
Why should I choose your service?
How do I order a virtual tour?
How do I prepare for the virtual tour shoot?
What is the the difference between 115° and 180°?
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| What is a virtual tour? |
| A virtual tour is a display of interactive photographic scenes that feature your property and give web site visitors the best sense of being there. Virtual tours are highly effective and are quickly becoming the industry standard of web marketing tools. |
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What do I get with a virtual tour? |
You get more with virtual tours from Ready Tours!
Expect to get the best service; prompt scheduling, arrival, and processing.
Residential
Get up to 10 virtual tour scenes and a still photo.
- FREE hosting of your tour for one year.
- FREE interactive floor plan.
- FREE Mapquest® link.
- A link to the virtual tour will be available within 72 hours so you can show the tours from your web site.
- FREE access to our online realitor toolsfeatures displayed in the Standard window include community, address, list price range, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and square footage.
- FREE features displayed in the Standard window include address, list price, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and square footage.
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When will the virtual tour be ready? |
| Once the property is photographed the tour should be ready within 72 hours. You will receive a link to the tour via e-mail and you will be able to access the virtual tour through your online account manager! |
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Why would I need a virtual tour? |
Competitive Advantage!
Virtual tours give your business a competitive advantage by exhibiting visual content that sets your property apart from others! Be ahead of competitors that don't have virtual tours!
Quality Assurance!
~Travel~ Give travelers the assurance they need that you offer quality accommodations! Virtual tours help people select places to stay, shop, and entertain. By viewing a virtual tour they can feel confident that they will be satisfied when they arrive-no surprises!
Save Time!
~Real Estate~ Virtual tours save agents walk-through time when home buyers and relocating businesses can choose to see only the properties they really like. Prospects can go through the selection process at their convenience, day or night, and they are more likely to choose a site they can pre-qualify by viewing online.
Get More Listings!
~Real Estate~ Agents can get more listings by offering virtual tours to all sellers who list with them.
24 Hour Advertising!
Your virtual tours are accessible 24 hours a day to promote your business!
Get More Sales!
~Fact~ On a typical day, more than two million people are using the internet to take a virtual tour. |
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Do I need to have a web site to show a virtual tour? |
| No. Tours will be hosted by ReadyTours.com for one year. You can e-mail tour links to your prospects or post them on your websites. Virtual tour hosting can be extended on an annual basis for only $30. |
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Are all virtual tours the same? |
| No. Most virtual tour providers will only provide a few rooms which are chosen by a link or drop down. Instead, we offer an interactive map which allows the viewers to see not only where in the property they are, but also where they are looking. This feature is a more powerful and enriching feature for the viewer. Additionally, our virtual tours do not require any special software in order to view the tours. We use a Java based technology which comes standard with the more popular operating systems. |
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Why should I choose your service? |
| Because Ready Tours, Inc. can give you the virtual tour features you need! Ready Tours, Inc. offers high quality visual content for each virtual tour scene. We include an interactive tour map which shows not only only your location , but also your point of view. A virtual tour should include more than a collection of still photos. Along with all of the features we offer with our virtual tour packages, you get the assurance that you will be satisfied with your tour! |
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How do I order a virtual tour? |
| Ready Tours, Inc. can take your order over the phone, by fax, or you can fill out our order form online. Click Here for more information. |
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How do I prepare for the virtual tour photo shoot? |
Hide everything! Spacious, clean, and brightly lit rooms show the best. The property should be as free from obscuring decorations and everyday objects as possible. Here are some tips of things to look for:
Check that all light bulbs work and each tour room has available lighting.
Clean mirrors, windows, and shiny surfaces.
Clear off table arrangements, décor, and clutter in each tour room including desktops (i.e. everything but the computer), end tables, dressers, and nightstands.
Hide kitchen countertop appliances, dish strainers, soaps, sponges, and items around sinks.
Hide toys, clothes, laundry baskets, and move large plants out of view.
Remove small area rugs.
Close closet doors.
Make beds and straighten furniture cushions.
Remove toys from floors and yards.
Hide trash cans and litter boxes.
Limit seasonal décor if the tour is to be used year round.
Bathrooms will not normally be photographed unless there are special features so this is a good place to hide stuff.
Keep in mind: If a scene is to be shot in the front of the house, avoid scheduling on trash day and remove cars from the driveway and front of the house if possible. Remove toys, strollers, and other personal items from the yard as well.
For safety and security, homeowners are responsible to secure pets and all valuables during the photo shoot. Additionally, owners and agents are responsible to ensure that the property is in sufficient condition for shooting by the scheduled time. The virtual tours will not be re-photographed due to condition of the property. The photographers are not permitted to clean up or move items at the site.
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What is the the difference between 115° and 180°? |
| A 180° field of view shows the whole sky or ceiling and shows more ground or floor in what is called a spherical image. A 115° field of view cuts off part of the ceiling and floor and is called a cylindrical image. Unless the ceiling or floor is special or unique a 115° view is usually sufficient. |
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