Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes Boko Media the best option for Matterport 3D Tours in Austin?
A: Boko Media provides a “Digital Twin Loop” that goes beyond a simple 360-degree slideshow. We use the latest Matterport Pro3 technology to create high-precision virtual experiences. Here is why Austin Realtors and commercial developers choose us:
- Pro3 LiDAR Technology: For properties in West Lake or large estates in the Hill Country, we use LiDAR-based scanning. This allows us to capture massive outdoor spaces and sunlight-drenched interiors with zero “sun-interference” errors, ensuring a seamless flow from the patio to the living room.
- Interactive “Mattertag” Integration: We don’t just show the space; we sell it. We can embed “Mattertags” into the tour, clickable pop-ups that highlight high-end finishes, Sub-Zero appliances, or “Smart Home” features, providing a self-guided sales pitch for every viewer.
- Google Street View Integration: For Austin businesses and apartment leasing offices, we can publish your 3D tour directly to Google Street View. This significantly boosts your local SEO and allows potential customers to walk through your doors directly from a Google search.
- All-In-One Asset Delivery: When we scan a property, we don’t just give you a link. We can extract high-resolution “dollhouse” views, schematic floor plans, and even OBJ files for architects and designers, all from a single site visit.
Q: How do 3D tours help sell Austin homes to out-of-state buyers?
A: With Austin being a top destination for relocation, many buyers are shopping from California, New York, or Seattle. A Matterport 3D tour provides a “spatial truth” that 2D photos cannot. It allows distant buyers to understand the floor plan flow and room scale, giving them the confidence to make an offer sight-unseen or move a listing to the top of their “must-visit” list.
Q: Do your Matterport tours include a floor plan?
A: Yes. We can generate professional Schematic Floor Plans directly from the 3D data. These plans include accurate room dimensions and total square footage, which are essential for MLS listings and help Austin buyers plan their furniture layout before they even close on the home.
Q: How long does it take to scan a property in Austin?
A: For a standard 2,500 square-foot home in a neighborhood like Mueller or Crestview, the scanning process typically takes between 60 to 90 minutes. Larger luxury estates or commercial office buildings downtown may take longer, but our high-speed Pro3 sensors allow us to capture data significantly faster than older 3D cameras.
Q: Can Matterport be used for Austin commercial real estate or construction?
A: Absolutely. We provide “as-built” documentation for construction sites in North Austin and virtual walkthroughs for commercial “spec suites” downtown. This is an invaluable tool for project managers to document plumbing and electrical placement behind walls before the drywall goes up, or for landlords to showcase vacant office space to global tenants.
Q: Do you service areas outside of the Austin city limits?
A: Yes. We provide 3D scanning services throughout Central Texas, including the rapidly growing tech hubs of Round Rock and Pflugerville, as well as the luxury vacation rentals surrounding Lake Travis and Spicewood.
Q: What areas of Texas does Boko Media serve?
A: Boko Media provides premium Matterport 3D and virtual tour services across the primary real estate markets of Texas:
- Austin & Central Texas: Full coverage for Austin, San Marcos, Georgetown, and the Waco/Temple corridor.
- San Antonio & The Hill Country: Serving the San Antonio metro and New Braunfels.
- Dallas / Ft. Worth: Comprehensive 3D scanning for residential and commercial assets throughout the DFW Metroplex.
- Greater Houston: Full coverage for Houston and its surrounding suburban communities.
- Bryan / College Station: Dedicated 3D services for the Aggieland residential and student housing market.
- West Texas: Professional virtual tour support for the Lubbock area.