When it comes to selling a home, we all know that presentation matters. You wouldn’t let your clients take their own listing photos or write their own descriptions, right? So why leave the 3D tour to a phone app?
Lately, more and more agents have been scanning their listings with the Matterport mobile app. It’s easy, fast, and technically—it works. But in a competitive market where buyers are scrolling through listings at lightning speed, “technically works” might not be cutting it.
Here’s why working with a professional and using the Matterport Pro2 camera makes a real difference.
Better Visuals, Better First Impressions
Pro2 tours are created with a high-end camera designed for this exact job. That means brighter rooms, clearer images, and a more immersive experience—even when lighting conditions aren’t ideal.
Phone scans, on the other hand, can be hit or miss. Shadows, glare, and lower resolution often lead to a tour that feels a little rough around the edges.
Why it matters: Online buyers don’t wait around. If a tour looks grainy or hard to follow, they’ll move on before giving the home a second thought.
Phone App Scan vs. Pro2 Scan
More Accurate and Reliable
The Pro2 camera uses infrared sensors for precise measurements, so you get highly accurate room dimensions and layout details. That’s especially helpful for buyers planning renovations or needing detailed floor plans.
With a phone, it’s all estimated using stitching and smartphone sensors—which can be fine for smaller or simpler spaces, but often falls short when things get tricky. Think: multiple floors, open layouts, or odd angles.
Why it matters: Accuracy builds trust. If a tour feels off or disjointed, it can make buyers hesitate.
Done Right the First Time
When you work with someone who does this professionally, the process is smoother from start to finish. Scans are faster, better staged, and include useful touches like labeled rooms and guided highlights.
Doing it yourself takes time—and trial and error. You’re juggling everything from lighting to app quirks, and even then, the results might not meet your standards.
Why it matters: Your time is limited. So is your client’s patience.
The Bottom Line
If you’re listing a property that deserves serious attention – from luxury homes to commercial spaces – it’s worth investing in a tour that shows it at its best.
DIY has its place, but it’s not always the right fit. If you wouldn’t trust your client to list their home without you, why trust a phone to do what a pro can do better?
At Seapoint Digital, our Matterport team, led by Kristy, knows how to deliver tours that not only look great but help homes sell faster. Just ask Bill Patterson from Craft Real Estate in Boston:
“I have been working with Seapoint Digital for years and I will not work with anyone else, period. The quality of the work they do is second to none and the pricing is competitive…. I take great pride in the presentation of our listings, being a small volume – high touch brokerage, what they provide is something that wins listings for me and gets us to “sold” all that much faster. Hire them and be happy.”
– Bill Patterson, Craft Real Estate Boston, Massachusetts
Want to see the difference a Pro2 tour can make? Take a look here and see why so many top agents trust our team to help their listings stand out.
