How Tony Apa Solved Listing Delays & Upfront Costs with Virtuance

"I've had sellers reach out to me directly when researching an agent, saying my marketing is the best they’ve seen. I attribute that to Virtuance. "

Tony Apa

Principal Broker & Team Lead

Tony's challenges before Virtuance

Managing a high-producing team of nine agents performing around 100 transactions a year requires precision and speed. However, before partnering with Virtuance, Tony faced persistent hurdles that slowed down listing launches:

Unpredictable Turnaround Times: Waiting days for photos with no guaranteed delivery window stalled the launch process.
Scheduling Bottlenecks: Coordinating with reliable, high-quality photographers was complex and time-consuming.
Financial Stress on Upfront Marketing: Paying out-of-pocket or putting high-end listing media on high-interest credit cards created financial strain, limiting the ability to offer premium marketing on every listing.

Photos are the #1 thing agents are waiting on. Before Virtuance, the toughest part was getting a photographer on the schedule and waiting for photos afterwards without a next-day guarantee.

Tony on his challenges before partnering with Virtuance

How Virtuance became Tony's seamless, plug-and-play media partner

Tony turned to Virtuance to streamline operations across his entire team, adopting a standardized "plug-and-play" listing strategy that eliminates friction from booking to publication.

Faster Listing Launches: Easy online booking and guaranteed next day turnaround keep listings moving smoothly.
Pay at Close Flexibility: Drone footage and videos, plus media you just want to try for the first time, can be added stress-free without upfront out-of-pocket costs.
Zillow® Showcase Approved Vendor: Virtuance's Interactive Essentials bundle provides all the media required for a Showcase listing, all at the click of a button.
Reliable Support: Fast resolution and accountability ensure even rare hiccups are handled effortlessly.

Tony's results with Virtuance

Enhanced listings without upfront risk

Pay at Close allows the team to add premium features like drone and video to stand out from the competition.

Listings go live in as little as 48 hours

With fast online scheduling and guaranteed next day delivery, properties get to market at record speed.

Winning inbound more clients effortlessly

High-end visual assets are directly attracting more home sellers searching for top-tier listing agents.

Give [Virtuance] a shot. Having that consistency in photography keeps all your marketing on-brand because everything looks seamless. It’s just plug-and-play. You make it part of your listing launch, select your package online, and show up for the shoot. In a market where you need enhanced marketing, Virtuance is a game changer for my business and team.

Tony's advice for agents & brokers