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More than just Virtual Tours

Browsing Posts published in April, 2009

synthprogressMicrosoft has released a free technology called Photosynth that takes a series of photos and “automagically” stitches them into one interactive 3D experience that you can embed in your virtual tour with FirstHomeTour.com. Creating a photosynth is as easy as taking the pictures and choosing what photos you want synthd! I have read that people don’t like how long it takes to create a synth.   However, I have found when you click the start synth button the reality is you are done after you click the button… pretty simple and quick (and free!).

In order to get a good synthy turnout make sure to overlap your pictures. We used a tripod in the examples below and took about 5 minutes to take all of the pictures. The end result is a cool product that doesn’t take too much extra effort. Creating a synth isn’t for everyone but it does add a lot of fun factor to an otherwise boring experience. Subscribe to our feed on details of how to create a quality synth without taking hundreds of photos!


 alt=Interactive Floorplans – Got a floorplan? To use our floorplan feature upload the .jpg of a floorplan you have saved on your computer at no extra charge!  If you do not have a floorplan and would like to receive and estimate from our partner MeasureComp.com, click on the MeasureComp.com link under the floorplan tab.  Next you will be asked for the zip code and square footage of your property.  Don’t forget to enter the promo code “Floor” for $5 off your flooplan measure.  Once you have uploaded the flooplan you can click on Mappings to select and drop pictures onto your floorplan.  If the image is placed incorrectly, just select delete and the image will be removed from your floorplan. Floorplan Example

* Tip: Click on Options to name your floorplan (First Floor, Second Floor, etc.)

Yes, you can upload your videos to your virtual tour and we do not charge any additional fees to do so. We currently accept videos from YouTube, WellcomeMat, Yahoo, Google, Photosynth and Blip. Uploading a video can be a complimentary addition to your virtual tour – especially if you have a video of the listings surrounding area or of your brokerage. FirstHomeTour.com Video Example. Videos are also a great way to introduce yourself to your customers instantly!
Embed your videos at Firsthometour.com
Embed your videos at Firsthometour.com

Expresscopy.com has increased their discount for new customers to 50% off on your first order when placed from Firsthometour.com! That means you can fill your customers flyer box with 100 2-sided full color flyers for $27.50 or 2-sided color laminated flyers for $47.00 and both include FREE UPS Next Day Air™.  Check out some expresscopy.com products and samples below:

Just Listed Postcards
Just Listed Postcards
Real Estate Flyers
Real Estate Flyers
Expresscopy.com offers many other services and the quality of their prints is unrivaled! Signup with Firsthometour.com today and enjoy your free virtual tours for 7 days!

Social networking isn’t just for yourself anymore! You now need to start networking your listings! Now it is even easier to share a listing with your friends in your networks!  FirstHomeTour.com has included a send to a friend feature which allows viewers to send the virtual tour to websites like: Facebook, Buzz Up, Digg, Twitter, Delicious, Stumbleupon, Reddit, Blogger, Wordpress, MySpace, FriendFeed and SO many more! Share your virtual tour today to try it out!

We have also included the functionality on your Finish Tour page to send your newly created virtual tour to Facebook!

Social Networking

FirstHomeTour.com has made it even easier for you to keep track of your listing duties!  Now check what you have already done with your tours just by viewing the “Finish Tour” Tab.  From flyer printing and property syndication to image uploading you will be able to view all the options for your listing in one convenient place! A check box will appear next to the option you have already completed.  FirstHomeTour.com Tip: For optimal distribution and help selling your property faster in a slower market make sure all your boxes are checked! We have also updated your branded and non-branded virtual tour links for even easier copying to add to your MLS, website or any of your other online marketing avenues. FirstHomeTour.com Tip: When pasting the non-branded virtual tour link into your MLS, make sure there are not two sets of the http:// included.  Some MLS companies add their own for you.  If you have two sets, the virtual tour link will not work properly.
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