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Virtual tour

Meaning in real estate, with examples

nounCommon term

In real estate, virtual tour means: An online walk-through of a property using video or 360-degree photos, so people can look around without visiting in person.

In Turkish: sanal tur, 360 derece tur

How it is used

Now a standard part of many listings, especially for overseas buyers and off-plan projects. Agents also run live virtual viewings by video call. Buyers often take a virtual tour first and then book an in-person viewing.

Example sentences

  1. You can take a virtual tour of the apartment on our website.

  2. The buyer from Germany made an offer after only a virtual tour and a video call.

Common collocations

  • take a virtual tour
  • 360-degree virtual tour
  • virtual viewing
  • video tour
  • viewingA planned visit to a property by someone who may want to buy or rent it, usually with the agent or the owner present.
  • listingA property that is offered for sale or rent through an agent or website, or the advertisement that describes it with photos, a price and details.
  • open houseA set time, often at the weekend, when a property for sale is open for anyone interested to walk in and look around without booking.
  • floor planA drawing that shows the layout of a property from above, with the rooms, doors, windows and their measurements.

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