As tenants begin their search for a new apartment this Spring and Summer, we can see a coming trend for virtual tours due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  In order to help you remain competitive, fill vacancies, and keep property income high, we have compiled a list of virtual tour companies in Los Angeles.

With more than 90% of people beginning their property search online, it is important to facilitate showings with minimum friction and stay in-line with consumer demand.  We predict a continuing uptrend of 3D virtual tours for future property showings after this pandemic comes to an end.

The following three companies provide a variety of virtual tour and photography services in Los Angeles.  The important information and examples of work are listed below:

 

1. Tamim Azazadeh – Twin Moons Photography

• • Package includes: 3D virtual tour of the unit, high resolution photos, schematic floor plan
  • Units less than 2,000 SF: $250
  • Units over 2,000 SF: $0.12 per SF
  • If landlord would like a flyer created: additional $50
  • 3D virtual tour cloud provided for free for up to one year (will also help landlord integrate to any site they are trying to upload for free)
    • Examples of the 3D tour
      • https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=FLECSUD1ENf
      • https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=TPqBQNpeN2M
  • Contact
    • Tamim Azazadeh
    • (714) 745-0888
    • tamim@twinmoons.com

 

2. Chris Lara – Invision Studio

• • Services offered: 360 virtual tours, 3D virtual tours, photography
  • 360 virtual tours
    • $150 per amenity (common area)
    • Two panoramas: $250
    • Four panoramas: $350
    • Six panoramas: $450
    • Example: Hawthorne Park
  • 3D virtual tours
    • $200 per amenity
    • Units less than 1,000 SF: $350
      • $100 more per additional 1,500 SF
    • Example: L Seven Studio 
  • Add-ons
    • Architectural photography: 15 photos for $500, 25 photos for $600, 35 photos for $750
    • Aerial photography: $300
    • Aerial 360 panorama: $250
  • Turnaround time: 3-5 days
  • Contact
    • Chris Lara
    • (949) 283-2249
    • chris@invisionstudio.com

 

3. Pacific Listings

• • Package includes: video tour, 20-30 photos of the unit and property, full marketing on their website, Zillow, craigslist, hotpads,
  • Handles the marketing process – helps to arrange tours, handles lockboxes if necessary, answer questions, assist with applications, run credit reports, and draft leases
  • Fees
    • Option 1
      • 40% of one month’s rent, paid in advance
    • Option 2
      • 60-day exclusive listing agreement, 50% of one month’s rent, payment upon execution of a lease
    • Option 3
      • 60-day non-exclusive listing agreement, 60% of one month’s rent if the tenant is procured by pacific listings
  • Website: http://owners.pacificlistings.com/

 

 

Thank you for reading.  I hope you find this helpful.  As always, please reach out if you need help or assistance.