Matterport Pro3 Price Drop: Is a Pro4 Coming in 2027?

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22 hoursTomSparks (2012): @VTLV I hear you. I think depending on the market you're in you'll have different experiences. I received 4 requests for as built scans (with a non leica price point) device (matterport, iguide, realsee, giraffe360) in the past week, in the San Francisco Bay Area. I think there's a segment of designers and some architects that are ok with the non leica level of quality and pricing. But I also know that others in other markets...

What's New In Proptech: September 25, 2026

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11 daysTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/d2087d786375a573b71b5d5b1db24196.jpg After six weeks of waiting, Insta360 has set a US launch date for Spatial Capture: Monday, September 28. Gaussian splatting from a 360 video, generated in a phone app, working on the X5 and X4 Air as well as the X6 - and Insta360 is including four free scene generations per month. That is the most accessible 3DGS workflow this industry has seen, and most of...

What's New In Proptech: September 18, 2026

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18 daysTomSparks (2012): Thanks @daviddemilo The future is 3DGS... there's some scanners out that are affordable... i've been eyeing the Pocket 3D Take a peek at it. I think Costar/Zillow are still at a standoff unfortunately. I haven't heard anything new since their last round of fighting. Yeah, here in CA we have AB723 that passed. Sounds similar to your MLS rules in Idaho.

What a $400 Shoot Actually Costs You

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20 daysTomSparks (2012): Giraffe360 is a We Get Around Network Marketing Partner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocr0s7TmVLM Ask a real estate photographer what a shoot costs them and almost every answer you get back is a price. That's a $400 shoot. I charged $800 for that. Those are revenue numbers, and revenue and cost sit on opposite sides of the ledger. So I built the cost model for my own business, filled in every line, and then used it to look at...

What's New In Proptech: September 3, 2026

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1 monthTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/e5e3f9d1cd78f8f5b4c6cdec9654fb50.jpg DJI launched the Osmo 360 II globally this morning from Berlin and skipped the United States for the second time. Insta360's Spatial Capture, the Gaussian splatting feature we covered three weeks ago, has been confirmed unavailable in the US. Zillow and Redfin settled with the FTC hours before their antitrust trial was set to begin. And a Compass...

Video: Realsee Console: Full Walkthrough of Every Tool

TomSparks

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1 monthAerial_Perspective (63): Thanks for having me on this one, was a great chat with you and Tanya. Good to get the full console walked through on camera. Appreciate you putting it together.

What Virtual Tours Don't Show Buyers — WGAN in Redfin

TomSparks

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2 monthsDataventurer (642): You asked for opinions - and I got some! First, I question Redfin's two-thirds stat about offers made without an in-person visit. Not in my world! I see the object of digital media as creating enough interest for a potential buyer to add the home to their short-list for a visit in person. Secondly, I think you are putting a lot of the "heavy lifting" on the virtual tour. A full digital media suite of photos, video...

What's New In Proptech: August 15, 2026

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2 monthsTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/be446a8cf4d973d502c7901b1333bbde.jpg Two flagship 360 cameras launched 23 hours apart this week, and one of them quietly put 3D Gaussian Splatting inside a phone app. The Insta360 X6 shipped August 12 at $699.99 with a new Spatial Capture feature that generates Gaussian splats from 360 footage - and it works on the X5 and X4 too. DJI answered a day later with the Osmo 360 II at roughly $460,...

What's New In Proptech: August 7, 2026

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2 monthsMeidansha (1263): This is a pretty smart round up. Thank you.

Giraffe360: AI Features Tested in Public in The Kitchen

TomSparks

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2 monthsTomSparks (2012): Giraffe360 is a We Get Around Network Marketing Partner https://youtu.be/_v_Ze1K0Vpw Giraffe360: AI Features Tested in Public in The Kitchen Published by: We Get Around Network | YouTube I sat down with Janis Beinerts, Head of Product at Giraffe360, to talk about something most companies keep behind closed doors: experimental AI features tested out in the open. Giraffe360 recently launched The Kitchen, a public sandbox where...

What's New In Proptech: July 31, 2026

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2 monthsOrangeHill (103): Re: My 2 cents on SJM Tech I agree with everything said under “Why this Matters…” because, yes, the workflow for capturing and reconstructing 3DGS assets is becoming increasingly democratized, and hosting and navigating them remains a challenge to universal adoption. My quibble with SJM’s paid marketing content posing as a press release because they are not really saying anything to new and SJM provided links to SuperSplat.ai with very...

What's New In Proptech: July 17, 2026

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3 monthsMeshImages (3350): I am really looking forward to the release of the X6 https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/eb8c377372098ba4f2b99ffe3811ba7a.jpg

The WGAN Photographer Directory is live — claim your listing

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3 monthsTomSparks (2012): All, you can also find the Directory button above in the nav bar next to find a pro.

One Thing You Wish You Knew When You Started

TomSparks

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3 monthsChemistrydoc (2022): Had NDA / Noncompete - from same lawyer who wrote the cease and decist letters. What my point really was (probably didn't express it well) is that I needed to vett more carefully and systematically. Could have prevented that situation (and others!). Live and learn. KF

What's New in Prop Tech: June 30, 2026

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3 monthsTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/0e6b6b3627b5efd2e28339dfcc195253.jpg What's New in Prop Tech: June 30, 2026 Good morning, All. Here is today's roundup of prop tech news for real estate photographers and 3D virtual tour pros. 3D Capture Hardware and Software DJI Officially Details Osmo Pocket 4P at Malta Launch Event, 17 Stops Dynamic Range, D-Log2, Dual Lenses Source: Engadget, June 29, 2026 (Malta...

Realsee Galois P4: Field Demo Scanning Buildings and Point Clouds

TomSparks

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3 monthsRealwalk3D (179): Hi, I'd like to see this scan as a product, as separate 360 ​​panoramas, and as a point cloud. Could you provide this data for me to review?

Realsee: One Capture, Multiple Deliverables for Your Clients

TomSparks

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3 monthsTomSparks (2012): Realsee is a We Get Around Network Marketing Partner One of the questions I get most often from people (clients, other photographers) is whether a single capture session can serve more than one client need. Realsee is worth a look here, because the platform is built to support multiple deliverables from your scan data rather than locking you into one output format. That flexibility matters when the same property has to satisfy a listing...

What's New in Prop Tech: June 22, 2026

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4 monthsTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/8b57bdeb6de1b8ee501d936fdc0c1a6d.jpg What's New in Prop Tech: June 22, 2026 Hi All, Here is today's roundup of prop tech news for real estate photographers and 3D virtual tour pros. 3D Capture Hardware and Software Insta360 Luna Ultra Review: An Excellent Vlogging Camera With a Few Caveats Source: PetaPixel, June 18, 2026 PetaPixel's full review lands a week after...

What's the best next-step camera after the Matterport Pro2?

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4 monthsCasey_Clark (46): Thanks Tom and Ron for taking the time to share your thoughts here — really appreciate it. Tom, your channel looks great, I’ll definitely spend some time going through the videos. Ron, really appreciate you sharing such detailed real-world experience. Coming from someone who’s used the Pro2, Pro3, and Realsee in both residential and commercial work, that kind of feedback carries a lot of weight. The part about getting help on a live project...

Realsee Galois P4: My first scan, deliverable review, tour link.

TomSparks

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4 monthsTomSparks (2012): Realsee is a We Get Around Network Marketing Partner https://youtu.be/hBdQI0Lr5-Q In this video I run a complete start-to-finish workflow walkthrough of the Realsee Galois P4, captured against the Matterport Pro3 in the same hotel room for a true apples-to-apples comparison. If you shoot hotels, hospitality, or residential spaces and want to see how the P4 holds up against a go-to like Matterport, this covers the full capture process...

LiDAR Scanners/Camera: Speed, Quality, Density, or Deliverables?

TomSparks

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4 months3DVirtuallyThere (117): Does it have an offline desktop viewer, for those clients that don't want the tour online.

What's New in Prop Tech: June 12, 2026

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4 monthsTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/6db0e13ad11e516e84716064957e88a4.jpg What's New in Prop Tech: June 12, 2026 Hi All! Here is today's roundup of prop tech news for real estate photographers and 3D virtual tour pros. 3D Capture Hardware and Software Insta360 Luna Ultra Lands in the US, 8K Dual-Cam Pocket Gimbal With a Leica Summicron Lens, $770 Source: Digital Camera World, June 10, 2026 Insta360's...

Historic 1/2 Billion in Real Estate Presold with VR

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4 monthsinmerso3D (157): @Hopscotch Great!

Video: Realsee Galois P4: 16-Second LiDAR Scans Field Tested

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4 monthsTomSparks (2012): Matterport Pro3 tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=5XMLJCo39P7

Matterport Publicly Challenges Zillow Over Tour Ban

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4 monthsHome3D (4415): My two cents. All platforms that injest MLS data, photos, and more should be REQUIRED to display all the visual marketing that is placed on the MLS. They should be prohibited from picking and choosing what to show (photos?) and what not to show (this tour or that tour). You want the MLS media? Then you have to display it all.

The new Realsee Galois P4

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4 monthsron0987 (4018): Realsee is a We Get Around Network Marketing Partner I recently had the opportunity to test the new Realsee P4 camera after closely following its development and the technical upgrades from the M2. When Realsee reached out and asked me to evaluate the P4, I was both surprised and genuinely excited. I conducted a full comparison test, which I’ll share in a separate post. From the start, the P4 was extremely easy to use. The new capture...

What's New in Prop Tech: May 28, 2026

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4 monthsTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/24cac6efdf0e78aabe7929f4a453e1ba.jpg What's New in Prop Tech: May 28, 2026 Hi All! Here is today's roundup of prop tech news for real estate photographers and 3D virtual tour pros. 3D Capture Hardware and Software DJI Releases Independent OnDefend Security Assessment as FCC Ban Decision Looms Source: DroneDJ, May 28, 2026 DJI published the findings of what it calls the most...

What's New in Prop Tech: May 25, 2026

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4 monthsTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/b35a8cbb7bafc2e4dbf3b0018bb02596.jpg What's New in Prop Tech: May 25, 2026 Hey All! Here is today's roundup of prop tech news for real estate photographers and 3D virtual tour pros. 3D Capture Hardware and Software Sony a7 V Firmware 2.00 Adds 32-Bit Float Audio, Preset Focus, and Authenticity Signing Source: PetaPixel, May 20, 2026 Sony released free firmware v2.00 for the...

What Are You Charging for a 3D Tour in 2026? Share Your Market

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6 monthslilnitsch (6829): @TomSparks I am currently planning on taking this weekend off

What's New in Prop Tech: April 18, 2026

TomSparks

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6 monthsTomSparks (2012): What's New in Prop Tech: April 18, 2026 Here is today's roundup of prop tech news for real estate photographers and 3D virtual tour pros. 3D Capture Hardware and Software CubiCasa partners with MIBOR to expand floor plan access across Indiana Source: AccessNewswire, April 1, 2026 CubiCasa announced a partnership with MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative, the MLS serving more than 10,000 central Indiana real estate...

Giraffe360 in the Field: A 10-Year Pro's Honest Take

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6 monthsTomSparks (2012): Giraffe360 is a We Get Around Network Marketing Partner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7VEemfKBXI Published by: We Get Around Network | YouTube Jon Lee has been shooting real estate full-time for a decade, and in this WGAN-TV interview he doesn't sugarcoat what it actually takes to build a sustainable real estate media business. A Navy veteran turned wedding photographer turned solo real estate operator, Jon runs ...

Why my forum posts look a little different...

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6 monthsOrangeHill (103): I, for one, am very late to the game in this area. This will definitely help catch me up to the times!

Free Blog Post for WGAN Members: Copy, Edit, and Use for Your Own Marketing

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6 monthsTomSparks (2012): @OrangeHill You're welcome, i'll try to post more of these.. if you find they work for you please let me know :)

Zillow 3D Home Tour With Insta360 X5: Full Walkthrough

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6 monthslilnitsch (6829): I really like the iFootage Cobra2 for a monopod quick release allows you drop it down to a high hat for table top or countertop use

News: Giraffe360 has closed a $10 million Series B financing

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6 monthsAmy (105): Appreciate you sharing, Tom - we've got an exciting year ahead!

CoStar Group is hiring photographers around Florida and Texas

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7 monthsTomSparks (2012): Alexandra Rhone, Senior Recruiting Manager for CoStar Group posted on Linkedin that CoStar is hiring for Associate Photographer positions around Florida and Texas.. here are the cities they are looking for MSPs in: Florida Destin, FL Fort Meyers, FL Jacksonville, FL Naples, FL Ocala, FL Orlando, FL Panama City, FL Pensacola, FL Sarasota-South Tampa/Bradenton, FL South Florida, West Palm Beach Tallahassee, FL Tampla,...

RETCON 2026: Revolutionizing the Resident Experience

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7 monthsTomSparks (2012): https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/c9cc6a61d10a2aec8ef336c24d6cd14e.jpg RETCON 2026 – Las Vegas, NV https://ninja-post-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/f7d48f0d52b15a261f67f9d7ab5d4d98.jpg Panel: Revolutionizing the Resident Experience: Strategies for a Frictionless Future MGM Grand | March 10, 2026 | Room 156-157 | Moderated by Kevin Jacobson, CEO, Foxen The three o'clock hour on March 10 at RETCON 2026 drew a...

Video: How do we send a completed Virtual Tour to our clients?

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1 year3dVuz (538): https://show.tours/CjZRm0wyj6G8f9hPmGPT Show and Tour ALL THE WAY!!!

Save 40% on Virtual Tour Pro Course by Ben Claremont | June 2024

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (32586): https://youtu.be/mEZKLvfX5hM?si=5fIUrJ9cornhoLz5Video: My Ultra-Simplified Virtual Tour Editing Workflow 2024 | Video. courtesy of Ben Claremont YouTube Channel | June 6, 2024 ====================================================================== Save 40 Percent on Virtual Tour Pro course by Ben Claremont with Coupon Code: MAY40 ====================================================================== Virtual Tour Pro: Available...

Ben Claremont Video: My Ultra-Simplified Virtual Tour Editing Workflow 2024

DanSmigrod

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2 yearsDanSmigrod (32586): https://youtu.be/mEZKLvfX5hM?si=5fIUrJ9cornhoLz5Video: My Ultra-Simplified Virtual Tour Editing Workflow 2024 | Video. courtesy of Ben Claremont YouTube Channel | June 6, 2024 ====================================================================== Save 40 Percent on Virtual Tour Pro course by Ben Claremont with Coupon Code: MAY40 ====================================================================== Virtual Tour Pro: Available...

CAPTUR3D Academy is now live!

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2 yearsAlexHitchcock (463): We frequently receive requests for specific tutorials on each CAPTUR3D feature set that will help you master the platform and get the most out of your Matterport virtual tours. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of CAPTUR3D Academy - your one-stop shop for bite-sized, easy-to-follow video tutorials! Whether you're a beginner or looking to explore advanced workflows, CAPTUR3D Academy empowers you to learn at your...

How to create a 3D model (& floor plans) super-fast + 360 Video on Steroids

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3 yearsDanSmigrod (32586): Urbanimmersive is a WGAN Sponsor --- WGAN-TV | How to Scan with Urbanimmersive Ultra-Fast 3D Digital Twins App and 3D Video Fusion + Floor Plans | Guests: Urbanimmersive Inc. President and CEO Ghislain Lemire and Urbanimmersive Inc. Executive Vice-President François-Hugues Liberge | Episode: 205 | Thursday, 26 October 2023 |...

3D Virtual Tours for Schools: A 24/7 Open Day

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4 yearsrzphotoman (1837): 3DVista Tours make them better, IMHO Here's a recent 3DVista school project: clickable text

List: 60 Related Names to "Digital Twin" "Virtual Tour" "360 Virtual Tours"

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4 yearsMeshImages (3350): I’m using Matterport 3D Tour and Matterport Digital Twin for all solutions hosted with the Matterport cloud. And I’m using the terms 360 Virtual Experience and 3D Virtual Experience for all selfhosted solutions with 3DVista. Funny, that nothing similar showed up in the list above - this shows me, that there is vast space for creativity beyond AI proposals. The AI does not even mention „Matterport“. But many of my clients are ordering a...

Ricoh Theta Z1 vs Theta X for virtual tour business?

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5 yearsWingman (4801): 5.7K video is not that great. We are talking about 360 videos with 2 to 1 proportion that has a field of view of 360 x 180 degree so you need to compare it with a normal video and it is half of its resolution. Probably even more than half as it is just one side with 180 FOV both vertically and horizontally. So I would say 5.7K in 360 is equivalent of 1440P for a flat video with something like 25-50mm focal length.

Video: How to Add Property Lines to Aerial Drone Video

DanSmigrod

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5 yearsDanSmigrod (32586): https://youtu.be/RmadawdSNFgVideo: How to Add Property Lines to Aerial Drone Video | Video courtesy of Real Tour Vision YouTube Channel | 18 August 2021 From Real Tour Vision YouTube Channel Adding property lines to your drone footage is a must for your business. If you're not doing this you're getting left behind. Also calling attention to bodies of water and other public attractions is important. Learn how to do this...

COVID-19's effect on virtual tours?

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5 yearsysabelc (168): We've had 51 responses from all over the world so far, thanks everyone! And the results have been really interesting. Some of it I was expecting, some of it's surprising to me. For example, it seems virtual tour makers in North America had an easier time on average than those in Europe during the pandemic, especially when it comes to getting new clients. At least based on the results we've had so far. ...

Taste of 3DVista

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6 yearsandreabortolot (199): @kevin what camera via do you use for shooting? I'm about to purchase Z1 but I see that its photos are not that perfect.. And not what expected from a $1K...

How do I fix this connecting problem with Google street View please?

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6 yearsWingman (4801): I saw somebody complaining about a similar issue on local guides connect boards about 2-3 weeks ago. I think it is a problem with Google and they are aware of it. I know there are other problems there as well. I have published a tour for my kids school and it is not shown under their GMB listing and only shown on mine. I asked on the boards about it and I was told it is known issue and Google is working on fixing it. Other issue is that it...

Real Estate Agents should be aware of ADA Comnpliance

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6 yearsGlennTremain (3132): Don't think he is blowing smoke....this is real in Florida I have 5 clients say they have been called by an attorney wanting $5,000. The lawyer that tried to sue my client for $5,000? THEIR site fails ADA compliance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wowX-OzgNuo Need more documentation ask florida realtors.this is what they got from Florida Realtors News...

Matterport and ADA Compliant Virtual Tours

BarnesCreative

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6 yearsBarnesCreative (89): The discussion lead by @dansmigrod is about helping Matterport MSP's with info about creating an ADA compliant virtual tour. If you have interest in learning more there is an entire series on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQc6WVHqZNOCoxC7UDlM6O6tZXlpXhz1z https://youtu.be/6Chp_LYDFQA

Matterport and ADA Compliancy - Concerns and Benefits

BarnesCreative

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6 yearsBarnesCreative (89): Talking Matterport virtual tours and digital ADA Compliancy. Check out our full series hosted by @dansmigrod on accessibility and the importance and benefits of ADA compliance: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQc6WVHqZNOCoxC7UDlM6O6tZXlpXhz1z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Va5oMzxxWM&list=PLQc6WVHqZNOCoxC7UDlM6O6tZXlpXhz1z&index=3&t=0s

New MLS Virtual Tour Rules

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7 yearslilnitsch (6829): @Home3D I find myself doing some training with others