How to Add Virtual Tours to All Your Listings (MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.)

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October 6, 2025
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How to Add Virtual Tours to All Your Listings (MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.) 🏡✨

In today’s real estate market, buyers expect immersive experiences. Adding virtual tours to your listings—whether on the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Apartments.com, or Homes.com—can mean the difference between a buyer scrolling past or scheduling a showing.

This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to add virtual tours across all platforms so your listings stand out and close faster. 🚀

Why Virtual Tours Matter 🎥🏠

According to recent studies, listings with virtual tours receive 87% more views than those without. Buyers want to “walk through” properties online before ever stepping foot inside.

Adding virtual tours is not just about flash—it’s about increasing engagement, reducing wasted showings, and building buyer confidence.

Step 1: Create Your Virtual Tour 🛠️📸

Before you upload, you need a professional 3D tour platform. CloudPano is one of the easiest ways to create tours—drag, drop, and publish.

🔑 Pro Tip: Keep tours simple. Showcase main areas first (living room, kitchen, master bedroom) and avoid long “wandering” tours.

Step 2: Add Virtual Tours to the MLS 🖥️

Most MLS platforms now allow virtual tour links (often under “Unbranded Tour URL”).

  • Log in to your MLS dashboard.
  • Find the field labeled Virtual Tour URL.
  • Paste your hosted tour link (CloudPano, Matterport, or similar).

👉 Related reading: How to Upload High-Quality Photos to Homes.com

Remember, MLS rules vary. Some require no branding in the link. Always double-check.

Step 3: Upload Virtual Tours to Zillow 🏡💻

Zillow offers multiple media options:

  1. Zillow 3D Home Tours (native tool).
  2. Third-Party Tours via a hosted URL.

Steps:

  • Go to your listing in Zillow Rental Manager or MLS-syndicated listing.
  • Click Edit Listing → Media → Add 3D Tour.
  • Paste your tour URL or upload via Zillow’s 3D app.

👉 You may also like: How to Upload Video Tours to Apartments.com Listings

Step 4: Add Virtual Tours to Realtor.com 📲

Realtor.com supports embedded tours through your MLS feed.

  • Log into your MLS.
  • Ensure your virtual tour URL is included in your listing.
  • Realtor.com pulls it automatically.

Some MLS boards require using an “unbranded” link—keep a second link ready.

👉 Helpful: How to Add a Virtual Tour to Homes.com

Step 5: Add Tours to Apartments.com 🏢

Apartments.com lets you add Matterport and other 3D tours:

  • Go to your property listing dashboard.
  • Click Edit Media → Add 3D Tour.
  • Paste the embed link or upload directly.

If you’ve already optimized your listing with photos (How to Upload and Arrange Photos for Apartments.com), adding a tour makes it even stronger.

Step 6: Add Virtual Tours to Homes.com 🏠

Homes.com also supports embedded 3D tours:

  • Navigate to your listing dashboard.
  • Select Edit Listing → Media → Add Virtual Tour.
  • Paste your CloudPano or Matterport link.

👉 Related: How to Add Listing Videos to Homes.com Property Pages

Step 7: Share Everywhere 🌎📲

Once you’ve added virtual tours to MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Apartments.com, and Homes.com, don’t stop there.

  • Share your tour on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • Send it to your email list.
  • Add it to Google My Business posts for maximum exposure.

👉 Bonus: How to Add Virtual Tours to MLS Listings Without Losing Quality

Pro Tips for Maximizing Virtual Tour Impact 💡

✅ Keep tours under 3 minutes to maintain attention.
✅ Start with main living areas—kitchen, living room, bedrooms.
✅ Use 360° hotspots for easy navigation.
✅ Always provide both branded and unbranded links for compliance.

Final Thoughts 💭

Adding virtual tours across MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Apartments.com, and Homes.com isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a marketing advantage. By giving buyers what they want—immersive, interactive content—you position yourself as a forward-thinking agent who sells faster and smarter.

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