Who the walkthrough is really for in Forest Hills
Forest Hills is West Michigan's premium suburb market — Cascade Hills Country Club, Egypt Valley, the Forest Hills school district, and estate-scale homes along Cascade Road and Burton. Buyers in this band are deciding which three listings to show in person this weekend.
The 3D tour earns its $100 here on one specific buyer: the weekend shortlist. A walkthrough link is how a $700K+ listing gets onto a buyer's three-showing Saturday instead of their maybe pile. A walkthrough link does a job no gallery can — it lets someone move through the floor plan on their own time, in their own order, and arrive at a showing already knowing whether the layout works.
What you actually get
- An interactive walkthrough — a Zillow 3D Home and Matterport-style tour a buyer can navigate room to room from any device
- One link — drop it in the MLS, your listing page, an email, or a social post
- Captured on the same shoot — no second appointment, no second trip, no separate scheduling
- A 2D floor plan option — add measurements for $75 so photos, dimensions, and the walkthrough all live in one place
- A premium path — a fully hosted Matterport Pro tour runs $250 to $295, custom-quoted, for higher-end listings that warrant it
3D tour pricing for Forest Hills listings
The 3D tour is a $100 add-on to any photo package, captured during the same session as your HDR stills. Photos plus a full interactive walkthrough lands between $345 and $625 depending on tier, and the Signature tier already includes a 3D walkthrough. See the full breakdown.
Which Forest Hills listings get the most out of it
- Homes proximate to Cascade Hills Country Club
- The Egypt Valley Country Club area
- Forest Hills school district homes along Pettis, Cascade Road, and Burton
- Modern architecture and new builds designed for evening light
- Wooded estate lots with back-of-property compositions
How it is captured
The scan runs alongside the photo shoot rather than as a separate visit, which adds time on site but not a second appointment on your calendar. The home should be shot-ready the same way it would be for stills: lights on, blinds set, counters clear, nothing in the frame that should not be there. Pets and people stay out of the scan for obvious reasons.
The finished tour is delivered as a link on the same next-business-day standard as the photos.
How to book in Forest Hills
- For agents listing in Forest Hills regularly: join the Preferred Photographer Program — standing 3-tier pricing, priority calendar, and a $50 referral credit.
- For a one-off listing: book on the Forest Hills real estate photography page.
- For a free critique first: submit a free listing photo audit and get a video back within 48 hours.
Forest Hills is inside the free travel radius. Or text Kaden directly at (616) 258-4578.
Forest Hills 3D tour FAQ
How much does a 3D virtual tour cost in Forest Hills?
It is a $100 add-on to any photo package: Essential $245, Showcase $375, or Signature $525 (which already includes a walkthrough). A fully hosted Matterport Pro tour is $250 to $295, custom-quoted.
Is it a real Matterport tour?
The $100 add-on covers Zillow 3D Home and a Matterport-style walkthrough, which is what the large majority of listings need. A premium, fully hosted Matterport Pro tour is available as a custom quote for higher-end properties.
Do you need a separate appointment for the tour?
No. The scan is captured during the same session as the HDR stills, which is why it is priced as an add-on rather than as a standalone product.
Can I add a floor plan to a Forest Hills listing too?
Yes. A 2D floor plan is $75, so a buyer gets photos, measurements, and a walkthrough from one shoot.
