Windermere Photo Gallery A Walkthrough of What’s New

What is Photo Gallery? Photo Gallery is Windermere’s exclusive media viewing tool that makes it easy to create an impressive virtual tour for your listings.

With Photo Gallery you can… Organize media into the categories of your choice. Create customized section titles and captions. Add more than just photos: upload PDFs or embed video Print, or forward the Gallery to unlimited viewers, all with your personal branding. Track the number of views to keep sellers updated of activity to their property.

Photo Gallery appeals to Sellers Photo Gallery allows you to create a tour of your client’s home that is distinctive and appeals to potential buyers. TIP: Impress clients in your Listing Presentations by creating a mock Photo Gallery of a potential listing.

Photo Gallery appeals to potential buyers We’ve surveyed hundreds of Windermere.com visitors to find out what they want to see in a great Photo Gallery. Photo Gallery’s new features and upcoming enhancements are taken directly from user feedback.

Dos and Don’ts DO: Use high-quality, professional images and videos Users want to see photos most. Less is more with content such as PDF and video. Include a PDF floor plan for new construction homes Add smaller files for faster loading (under 2MG recommended) Upload your video to a professional video hosting website Embed quick-loading, brief videos (30 seconds or less is recommended) If embedding a video, try a neighborhood video DON’T: Include reports or other documents - have potential buyers contact you for these Use low-quality image and video or difficult to read PDFs Embed lengthy videos, videos that include music or narration or resize a user's browser Embed videos that link to other websites For more visit WORC > Resources > Education > Technology Tools and Talk.

How to: Get Started Create a new Photo Gallery: On the WORC go to Listings > Photo Gallery. Then select the “New” link.

How to: Get Started Enter the property information. TIP: You are required to enter something as an MLS number at this stage, but it doesn’t have to be the actual MLS number. You can start your gallery and add the correct MLS number later.

How to: Get Started Here is your Gallery Home where you can update the property information, the gallery, add photos and more.

Next: Create your categories Select the Add Section link to add categories such as Living Room, Den, Backyard, etc. You can also add descriptions to each section. Select Add Photo to upload photos to each section. TIP: Sort the section order to match the way someone would actually walk through the home.

Next: Upload your images Select Browse to locate photos on your computer. Click browse again to add up to six photos. Select the Upload Files button to add photos to your gallery.

Next: Add section descriptions and captions Select Browse to locate photos on your computer. Click browse again to add more photos. Select the Upload Files button to add photos to your gallery.

How to: Add special content With Photo Gallery you can add 360 o and panoramic images, upload PDF files and embed flash content. Flash content most often includes videos, but can also include other Virtual Tours that meet specifications for Photo Gallery. Use this content sparingly, as users want to see photos most.

How to: Upload a 360 o or panoramic image Detailed instructions apply if you wish to upload a 360 o or panoramic image including the type of camera required. For more information click here and select Using Windermere Photo Gallery. click here (You will be required to log in to the WORC for the link to work appropriately).

How to: Upload a PDF for new construction Uploading a PDF is the same process as uploading a photo. This time, select “Add PDF.” Click browse again to add your PDF. Select the Upload Files button.

How to: Embed flash content Flash content is more complicated. First, upload your video to a professional video hosting website. This website will have options for embedding your video to other websites by providing the code.

How to: Embed flash content On your Photo Gallery, select “Add Media.” Copy and paste the “code” from your video hosting website into Photo Gallery.

Share your Photo Gallery On your Photo Gallery Home, select the link.

Want More: Full details and help for Photo Gallery help is available at WORC > Help > Photo Help.

What’s Next? An enhanced frame for Photo Gallery is currently in production and will be available on PropertyPoint 3 in the next few months. For this next update, we are creating all new Presentation Sheets highlighting the benefits of Photo Gallery for your clients.