Why Great Listing Media Matters

  • Floor plans rank high with buyers. NAR’s survey shows the most useful website features were photos (84%), detailed info (80%), and floor plans (55%) — third on the list.
    NAR 2021
  • 3D tours boost engagement. Zillow reports listings with a 3D Home® tour are viewed 65% more and saved 75% more.
    Zillow
    (Matterport markets “up to 300% higher engagement” vs. 2D imagery.)
  • Pro photos pay off. Redfin found homes with DSLR photos sold for $3,400–$11,200 more and about 21 days faster in the $400k range.
    Redfin
  • Buyers look at photos first. Eye-tracking studies show shoppers fixate on the lead photo first, spending ~60% of viewing time on photos.
    SSRN,
    ResearchGate
  • Saves and shares matter. Zillow data shows listings with more saves and shares go pending faster and are more likely to sell above list.
    Zillow

Great media isn’t optional — it’s essential.