MLS Marketing Tips: Posting Virtual Open Houses to Attract Buyers

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August 19, 2025
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🏡MLS Marketing Tips: Posting Virtual Open Houses to Attract Buyers 🚀

Why Virtual Open Houses on Zillow + MLS Matter

Virtual open houses are transforming how buyers experience properties. When you post them on Zillow and your MLS, they automatically syndicate to Realtor.com, Trulia, and dozens of other platforms. That means:

  • 🌍 Wider reach — Especially for out-of-town or international buyers.
  • Saved time — No need for multiple in-person showings.
  • 🎯 Better ranking — Listings with rich media stand out on Zillow and in MLS searches.
  • 💬 Higher engagement — Buyers can ask questions in real time.

Step 1: Prepare Your Virtual Open House Content

Before uploading to Zillow or the MLS, ensure you have:

  • 📷 High-resolution photos (3000 x 2000 px recommended).
  • 🎥 Video or 360° tour — walkthrough, drone, or interactive tour.
  • 🎤 Optional voiceover to narrate property highlights.
  • 📝 Scripted notes to spotlight selling points.

💡 Pro Tip: Tools like CloudPano create interactive 360° tours that embed directly into Zillow and MLS fields—making your listing far more clickable.

Step 2: Log In to Zillow & Access Your Listing

  • Sign in to your Zillow Premier Agent account.
  • Navigate to Your Listings.
  • Select the property and click Edit Listing.
  • If you don’t see it, claim your listing or request access from your listing agent.

👉 Related: How to Add a 3D Home Tour to Zillow Listings

Step 3: Add Your Virtual Open House to Zillow

Inside your listing dashboard:

  1. Scroll to the Open House section.
  2. Select Add Virtual Open House.
  3. Enter:
    • 📅 Date & Time (for live events)
    • 🔗 Tour or video link (Zoom, YouTube, CloudPano, etc.)
  4. Save changes.

For pre-recorded tours, paste your video link in Zillow’s “Virtual Tour” field—it will display as a clickable icon.

Step 4: Add a 360° Virtual Tour (MLS Syndication Tip)

360° tours increase time on page and MLS visibility. When you upload a tour to Zillow, it will also syndicate across MLS-connected portals.

Best platforms for 360° tours:

  • CloudPano (interactive hotspots, branding, lead capture)
  • Matterport
  • Kuula
  • EyeSpy360

👉 Related: How to Upload Real Estate Photos to the MLS Without Losing Quality

Step 5: Optimize for More Views on Zillow + MLS

  • ✅ Use keyword-rich descriptions: “virtual open house,” “3D tour,” “MLS listing.”
  • ✅ Make your virtual tour the first media item.
  • ✅ Share your Zillow/MLS link across Facebook, Instagram, and newsletters.

Step 6: Promote Your Virtual Open House Everywhere

  • Post the Zillow link on Facebook Marketplace and local groups.
  • Share clips on Instagram Stories with swipe-up links.
  • Send an email blast to buyers.
  • Add the virtual open house info in your MLS remarks so it pushes to Realtor.com, Trulia, etc.

Why CloudPano Is the Ultimate MLS + Zillow Tour Tool

  • 🖥 Ultra-HD tours in minutes
  • 📱 Mobile-optimized for every device
  • 🎨 Custom branding for agents and brokerages
  • 📈 Built-in lead capture to convert views into showings

🚀 Final Thoughts

In 2025, MLS + Zillow listings with virtual open houses are setting the standard. Buyers expect immersive tours, and both Zillow and MLS search engines prioritize listings with videos and 360° content.

By preparing high-quality content, uploading strategically, and promoting across channels, you’ll not only drive more views but also close deals faster.

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