If you’re listing a property in New York City, you’ve probably asked two questions: what does a 3D virtual tour actually cost — and is it worth it?
Short answer: most residential 3D tours in NYC land in the low-to-mid hundreds of dollars. The exact number depends on your property’s size, the add-ons you choose, and how fast you need it. Here’s how pricing actually works, so you can budget with confidence.
What Determines the Cost of a 3D Virtual Tour?
1. Property size and layout. A studio takes far fewer scan positions than a four-bedroom duplex. More square footage and more rooms mean more time on site — and a higher price.
2. Shoot complexity. A vacant apartment scans fast. An occupied home with furniture, tight hallways, or multiple floors takes longer. Cluttered or awkward spaces add time too.
3. Add-ons. The base tour is just the start. The extras that move the needle on listings — 2D floor plans, virtual staging, twilight conversions — each add to the total.
4. Turnaround time. Standard delivery is usually 24–48 hours. Need it same-day for a surprise listing? Rush delivery costs more.
5. Hosting and deliverables. Your tour needs to live somewhere: a hosted link you can share, embed codes for StreetEasy, Zillow, and your own site, and MLS-compatible files.
Typical 3D Virtual Tour Prices in NYC
Our current rates for the New York City metro area:
- Up to 1,500 sq ft: $329
- 1,501–2,000 sq ft: $379
- 2,001–2,500 sq ft: $429
- 2,500–3,000 sq ft: $479
- 3,001–3,500 sq ft: $529
- 3,501–4,000 sq ft: $579
- 4,001+ sq ft: call for a quote
Need more than the tour? Our packages bundle the 3D tour with a highlight reel video, high-quality photos, a floor plan, and virtually staged images — Package 1 at $449 (up to 2,000 sq ft) and Package 2 at $599 (up to 3,000 sq ft). Virtual staging and image edits (furniture staging, clutter removal, wall and floor changes, twilight) are $39 per image.
What’s Usually Included
A professional 3D tour package should include the immersive 3D walkthrough itself, the dollhouse view, in-tour measurements, a shareable hosted link, embed codes for listing sites, and delivery in a format your brokerage’s MLS accepts. If a quote doesn’t include these, ask — they’re table stakes.
What Costs Extra
Floor plans, virtual staging, twilight edits, clutter removal, and rush turnaround are the common add-ons. They’re worth considering: a floor plan answers the layout questions every buyer asks, and staging helps vacant units photograph — and tour — like furnished homes. See our services for the full menu.
Is a 3D Virtual Tour Worth the Cost?
Consider what it replaces: repeated in-person showings to casual lookers, out-of-area buyers who can’t visit, and listings that sit because photos don’t convey the space. Tours pre-qualify serious buyers — people who’ve walked through virtually show up informed and ready. For a few hundred dollars on a New York listing, it’s among the cheapest marketing upgrades per dollar in real estate.
How to Get an Exact Quote
Every property is different, so the honest answer to “what will mine cost” takes thirty seconds: tell us the address, the size, and which add-ons you want. Request a tour or call us at (646) 481-5727 and we’ll price it on the spot.
For the full breakdown of rates, packages, and add-ons, see our 3D virtual tour pricing page.
