In today’s competitive real estate market, virtual open houses are no longer just “nice-to-have”—they’re essential. Zillow, being one of the largest property search platforms in the U.S., has made it easier than ever to showcase your listing through live or pre-recorded virtual events. The result? More clicks, more eyes on your property, and more buyer interest—all without the hassle of physical showings.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to post a virtual open house on Zillow, ensure it looks amazing, and optimize it for maximum visibility and engagement.
Virtual open houses are changing the way buyers interact with listings. Instead of waiting for a weekend showing, they can “walk” through your property instantly—whether that’s through live streaming or pre-recorded video tours.
Benefits include:
Before posting on Zillow, make sure you have high-quality media ready.
You’ll need:
💡 Pro Tip: Use tools like CloudPano to create interactive 360° tours and virtual walkthroughs that embed seamlessly on Zillow. It’s faster, more customizable, and looks stunning compared to basic photo slideshows.
Once you have your media ready:
Read Here: How to Add a 3D Home Tour to Zillow Listings
If you don’t see your listing, you may need to claim it or have your listing agent give you access.
Note: If you have a pre-recorded tour, paste your direct video link in Zillow’s virtual tour section—it will display with a clickable icon.
Adding a 360° virtual tour is one of the best ways to boost listing engagement.
Why?
You can create these tours with platforms like:
Read here: How to Upload Real Estate Photos to the MLS Without Losing Quality
If you want your virtual open house to actually get seen:
Once your virtual open house is live on Zillow:
When it comes to fast, high-quality virtual tours that embed beautifully in Zillow, CloudPano wins:
Adding a virtual open house to your Zillow listing isn’t just a nice upgrade—it’s becoming an expectation. Buyers want immersive experiences, and Zillow rewards listings with rich, interactive media.
If you prepare your content well, use a powerful tour tool like CloudPano, and promote it across channels, you’ll see more views, more inquiries, and faster offers.
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