2026 NARI Home Submission Process
Submissions must be received through the msphometour.com portal.
Include the following information in your preliminary entry:
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- Project info (year built, remodel type)
- Contractor and homeowner contact info
- TWO (2) before and TWO (2) after photos
MSP Home Tour staff will schedule appt for photography and home visits. Tour photographer will take four (4) photos of every home, including with participating homeowner. Additional photography packages are available, see below.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 This is a firm deadline.
All submissions must be paid by this date, with ads and logos attached.
Additional photos for online enhanced package can be provided until May 1.
Homeowners submit at no cost.
All submittals are juried. All entrants will be notified of acceptance via email and if necessary, ad specs will be provided.
Rates: Standard package (base rate)
NARI member
$1,800
General Non-Member
$2,400
Homeowner Submissions
Free
Every promoted home (a paid submission by a contractor, architect, designer, etc.) must select between these options.
Example: Standard package, Standard package + Print upgrade, Standard package + Online upgrade, or Standard + both Print and Online upgrades.
Standard (Base rate)
The Guide (printed)
1 picture taken by MSP Home Tour photographer
430-character description
1/8th page ad in the printed Guide
Online (website)
4 Tour-provided photos
1,000-character description
Link to company website
Upgrade PRINT: the Guide
Includes all Standard package, plus:
Upgrade to 1/4 page ad
add $550 for general non-members or
$450 for NARI members
Upgrade ONLINE: Website
Includes all Standard submission, plus:
Upgrade to 16 photos (you provide) in addition to 4 Tour-provided photos
Video or Matterport file (you provide)
4,000-character description
add $450 for general non-members or
$350 for NARI members
Home Site Visits & Orientation
Home Site Visits
Every home will be visited by the Tour Manager and Tour photographer. They'll go over expectations with the homeowner, take photos to be shown online and in the printed Guide,
and answer any questions the homeowner may have.
Orientation
We invite all of the participants to an Orientation (April 16, 2025) to go over what to expect on the tour. This is a hosted event with light refreshments. Signs and other materials will be shared with the homeowners, contractors, architects, etc.
2026 Timeline
January 20, 2026
Deadline to submit a home for consideration on the Tour
Feb. 12, 2026
All homes must be finalized. That means all print and online descriptions must be final, with ads and artwork submitted and entry fees received.
April 22, 2026
Attend the MSP Home Tour Orientation. This event is a party, but attendees get final instruction and signage. It is important to attend.
May 2-3, 2026
MSP Home Tour weekend
11AM - 5PM both days