Here are powerful real estate video tips to help you attract buyers, showcase properties, and build your brand—whether you're using your phone, a drone, or a full video crew:
1. Start with a Purpose
Decide what the video is for:
- Property listing tour
- Neighborhood spotlight
- Agent intro/personal branding
- Educational video (e.g., buying tips)
Clarity = better results.
2. Keep It Short and Focused- Listing videos: 60–90 seconds is ideal.
- Educational content: 1–3 minutes.
- Hook viewers in the first 5 seconds with a strong opening line or shot.
- Write a loose outline so your message is clear and confident.
- Practice enough to sound natural, not robotic.
Example opening:
"Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom home in one of Austin's most walkable neighborhoods—let's take a look inside."
- Don't just say "beautiful kitchen"—show granite countertops, stainless appliances, and natural light.
- Mention lifestyle perks: "Perfect for entertaining" or "Steps from downtown dining."
- Film when natural light is best—usually mid-morning or late afternoon.
- Avoid harsh noon shadows or evening darkness.
- Slow pans, steady walking shots, and drone flyovers can make a listing come alive.
- Use a gimbal or tripod to avoid shaky footage.
- Add short clips of nearby parks, schools, coffee shops, or landmarks.
- Location sells—don't ignore the surroundings.
- Use on-screen text to show:
- Property details (beds, baths, sq ft)
- Your name & contact info
- Your brokerage logo
- Keep the font clean and readable on mobile.
- Voiceover adds a personal, guided feel.
- Background music should be subtle and royalty-free.
- Avoid loud or distracting tracks—this isn't a car commercial.
- "Contact me to schedule a private showing."
- "Follow for more listings and local tips."
- Add clickable links if posting on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook.
- Use vertical format for Instagram Reels or TikTok.
- Upload captions so viewers can follow without sound.
- Repurpose videos as blog posts, email content, or YouTube shorts.