Matterport Capture Services: Dan Smigrod Recommendations | Part 111551

Originally Posted by @Queen_City_3D
If one of you contact our company and ask us to do a scan for one of your clients for these rates and our agreement is simply that we do the scan (with necessary window/mirror markings and trimwork) and then upload it to your account and you take care of the long term hosting and do all the stuff on the back end, I would agree to that agreement every day of the week.

I'll sign up.

Originally Posted by @leonherbert
@Queen_City_3D I agree with that, if all we have to do is the scan, then these prices are reasonable.

Originally Posted by @Astroprojector
If I could join, I would. To me it is another stream of income. But since I do not have at least 20 scans, I do not qualify.

Originally Posted by @rko1
As was stated, a new income stream is always welcomed. We are also located in an area that we do not infringe on anyone else. We have our state and several others around us that does not have MPs. We also already have several 3rd party engineering companies that have contracts with large chains that utilize us in several states.

We have done between 3 and 4k scans over the last 4 years and look forward to adding many more.

Originally Posted by @Wingman
Now, considering I do not have to do any post production, long emails with clients, no hosting fees and all that stuff it does not sound bad.

The only two bits that worry me are 35 mile radius(quite a big territory) and Matterport minimum of AUD$306(US$190). Imagine somebody with small under 2000 sqm properties scattered over that huge area.

Originally Posted by @HomePlanNZ
But I think there is still a sufficient justification for the new program. MP are chasing big fish customers who don't want to be the experts (which is good for MSPs) and don't want to deal with multiple MSPs with variable pricing from area to area (a valid concern from the customer's perspective). Plus MP don't want to employ staff to do the scanning (another good thing for MSPs).

Originally Posted by @izoneguy
Has anyone seen the contract that they would make you sign?

Originally Posted by @immersivespaces
So based on my conversation with Matterport, here is my understanding... Engel & Völkers has been a long time customer of mine whom I have done hundreds of jobs for over the years. If I join this new program, I am no longer able to service this client or any other Matterport client directly, regardless of past relationships. I am also barred from providing an alternative virtual tour option should I decide to withdraw from the program. I asked for a copy of the Terms and Conditions so my attorney can take a look at it, but I haven't heard back. Everything about this program feels wrong to me. I have been in business for over 20 years and I don't think I have ever seen anything this suspicious in all that time... and I've seen some shady crap over the years.

Originally Posted by @DanSmigrod
Yes. Apply and join the Matterport Capture Services program provided that - and this is super-important - that the Matterport Terms and Conditions are acceptable to you, including but not limited to the likely non-compete agreement.

Originally Posted by @immersivespaces
So based on my conversation with Matterport, here is my understanding... Engel & Völkers has been a long time customer of mine whom I have done hundreds of jobs for over the years. If I join this new program, I am no longer able to service this client or any other Matterport client directly, regardless of past relationships. I am also barred from providing an alternative virtual tour option should I decide to withdraw from the program. I asked for a copy of the Terms and Conditions so my attorney can take a look at it, but I haven't heard back. Everything about this program feels wrong to me. I have been in business for over 20 years and I don't think I have ever seen anything this suspicious in all that time... and I've seen some shady crap over the years.

Originally Posted by @pixelray
Great...Colliers has been a long time customer.

Originally Posted by @pixelray
@dan...I guess I'm gonna have to have that negotiation with them sooner than expected....yeah...heavy sarcasm. I worked hard to get their business in Denver. And have been servicing their local needs here for a few years now. Actually on a job right now for them. This sucks.

Originally Posted by @MeshImages
@Queen_City_3D you cannot compare Matterport Scan Services (MPSS) to any small company that you have cooperated with.

MPSS is working on a global scale at minimum scan rates.

MPSS is a powerful competitor, which integrates Scan Services, Platform and Camera. And MPSS has no interest at all, that scan prices are high, fair and profitable, because MPSSs main business is in exclusively selling expensive hosting contracts to everyone who wants a virtual tour.

And from my point of view this is probably just the first step. Next step will be exclusive software updates and beta testings for MPSS Scan technicians. Maybe also first orders on a new MP3 camera. This may sound all fantastic in the beginning.

But then you will see, that MPSS will start to actively promote their scan services to everyone everywhere in the world - also in your area. And probably MPSS will be much cheaper and easier than booking your service. In consequence you may loose your customer relationships to MPSS and your brand will slowly disappear.

You and your team will end up as a Matterport Scan Services Technicians.

Originally Posted by @HomePlanNZ


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Originally Posted by @DanSmigrod
Potential Challenges in Applying / Accepting to Participate in the Matterport Capture Services Program

For example, what if:

1. you are already doing Matterport 3D Tours for a real estate agent that works for Engel & Völkers or JPAR. In the Matterport Capture Services webinar, Matterport has already identified Engel & Völkers and JPAR as clients. Under a non-compete, would you get to continue to scan for your real estate agent client? What if your client refers you to another Engel & Völkers or JPA client, can you do work for them?
2. are you precluded from developing business directly from any Engel & Völkers or JPAR agent or local broker?
3. as Matterport adds real estate brands globally for example, can you still pursue clients locally for 3D Tours?
4. as Matterport adds real estate brands globally for example, can you still pursue clients locally for non 3D Tour work such as 2D photos, videos, aerial?
5. as Matterport adds clients, how does this affect your potential pool of prospects (particularly, if you offer more than Matterport 3D Tours)?
6. if/when you cancel your participation in the Matterport Capture Service program to switch to a different 3D/360 virtual tour platform (more on this later), does the likely Matterport non-compete still apply (even though you are no longer a service provider enrolled in the Matterport Capture Services program)?
7. there is anything else in the likely NDA and non-compete agreement that affects your existing or future client relationship either during your time as an enrolled service provider and/or after you are no longer a Matterport Capture Services provider?