What should a good live virtual apartment tour show me?

Quick answer

Ask to see more than a polished model. A useful virtual tour should show the approach to the property, parking or garage access, lobby and hallways, elevators or stairs, amenities, exterior/common spaces and a realistic version of the floor plan you may lease. If possible, see the exact unit. The goal is to understand how the property actually works from arrival to front door—not just how the kitchen photographs.

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