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Matterport Hosting for Real Estate Listings: What to Confirm
What agents and property owners should know about Matterport hosting, listing timelines, renewals, privacy, and delivery links.
A Matterport-style 3D tour is not just a file. It usually lives on a hosted platform and is shared through a link. That means hosting timeline, privacy, and renewal terms should be clear before the listing launches.
Snap Spaces includes the first 30 days of Matterport hosting, with renewal terms confirmed separately if the tour needs to stay live.
Why hosting matters
Real estate listings often move quickly, but not every property sells, leases, or books on the same timeline. Some agents need a tour live for a short campaign. Some landlords need it for recurring rentals. Some commercial spaces need longer-term sharing.
If the tour matters beyond the first month, confirm the renewal plan early.
Privacy and visibility
A 3D virtual tour can reveal more than photos. It may show documents, family photos, screens, private rooms, valuables, security devices, or tenant belongings. Before the scan, remove or hide anything that should not be public.
If a room should not be included, say that before the scan starts.
Branded and unbranded links
When the platform and package allow it, branded and unbranded links can support different uses. MLS may require one version, while social or client marketing may use another. Confirm this before booking if it matters to the listing workflow.
When a tour is worth it
Use a 3D tour when layout matters, remote evaluation matters, or the property needs more context than photos alone. Pair it with floor plans when buyers or renters need a simple layout reference.
Need listing media scoped for a property?
Send the address, property type, square footage, media needs, deadline, and access notes. Snap Spaces will confirm the package, travel, and timing before the shoot.