Where each production route fits and where it falls short. This guide is designed for agents and brokerages marketing real properties in the United States. Always follow your MLS, brokerage and local advertising rules.
Step-by-step
1. A filmed tour captures real spatial relationships
A filmed tour captures real spatial relationships. Check the source listing information and imagery before adding this element to a video. Consider the audience, the destination platform and what action a potential buyer should take next. Keep text readable and the property itself at the center of the edit.
2. Photo-to-video can reuse existing assets
Photo-to-video can reuse existing assets. Check the source listing information and imagery before adding this element to a video. Consider the audience, the destination platform and what action a potential buyer should take next. Keep text readable and the property itself at the center of the edit.
3. Generative motion must be reviewed for warping
Generative motion must be reviewed for warping. Check the source listing information and imagery before adding this element to a video. Consider the audience, the destination platform and what action a potential buyer should take next. Keep text readable and the property itself at the center of the edit.
4. Time and budget affect the right choice
Time and budget affect the right choice. Check the source listing information and imagery before adding this element to a video. Consider the audience, the destination platform and what action a potential buyer should take next. Keep text readable and the property itself at the center of the edit.
5. Premium properties may warrant both
Premium properties may warrant both. Check the source listing information and imagery before adding this element to a video. Consider the audience, the destination platform and what action a potential buyer should take next. Keep text readable and the property itself at the center of the edit.
6. Always prioritize accurate representations
Always prioritize accurate representations. Check the source listing information and imagery before adding this element to a video. Consider the audience, the destination platform and what action a potential buyer should take next. Keep text readable and the property itself at the center of the edit.
Quality-control checklist
Before publishing, verify the property details, branding, room sequence, crop, captions and disclosures. AI-assisted visuals should not introduce nonexistent features or imply changes to permanent structures. Ask the listing agent or brokerage approver to sign off on the finished media.
What should you measure?
Track qualified conversations, property enquiries and booked viewings where possible—not only impressions or likes. Test different first frames, lengths and calls to action, then reuse the formats that actually generate relevant interest.
Put your listing photos to work
Explore the video options currently shown on the Refresh Lab homepage. Review every final video for accuracy before publishing.
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