Reelty vs hiring a real estate videographer
Hire a videographer when you need a filmed tour of the real property. Use Reelty when you already have listing photos and want a short cinematic video without scheduling a shoot. Industry price guides put videographer-shot listing videos at roughly $300 to $1,500, while Reelty charges credits by photo count and gives free credits on signup.
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Side by side
| Reelty | Real estate videographer | |
|---|---|---|
| What it starts from | Your existing listing photos | A filmed visit to the property |
| Typical cost | Credits by photo count; free credits on signup | About $300 to $1,500 per listing in industry price guides |
| Scheduling | None; start any time | A shoot visit and editing time |
| Output | 1920x1080, 30 fps MP4 from 3 to 12 photos | Depends on the package |
| Faithful to the real layout | No; AI-generated from photos | Yes; real footage |
| Best for | Fast promo clips for many listings | Premium or complex properties |
What videographers cost
Published price guides vary. Basic walkthroughs are commonly quoted around $200 to $500, and drone or agent-led productions can run from about $800 to $2,500 or more. Drone footage, twilight shots, large properties, travel and rush delivery all raise the price. Several of these guides come from companies that sell video products, so get a few local quotes before you budget.
When to hire a videographer
- The layout, flow or scale of the property is part of the sale.
- You want drone footage, voiceover or an on-camera agent.
- It is a luxury or one-of-a-kind listing where production value is the point.
When Reelty is the better fit
- You already have good listing photos.
- You manage many listings and need a video for each of them.
- You want to test video before paying for a full shoot.
- You need a video quickly without coordinating a visit.
You can use both
A filmed tour and a photo-based promo clip do different jobs. Many agents use a videographer for flagship listings and a photo-to-video tool for everything else.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a real estate listing video cost?
- Industry price guides commonly quote about $300 to $1,500 per listing for a videographer, with basic walkthroughs lower and drone or agent-led productions higher. Reelty uses credits priced by photo count, and new accounts get free credits.
- Is an AI video as good as a filmed tour?
- They are different. A filmed tour shows the real space. A Reelty video adds cinematic motion to your photos and may differ from the real property.
- Can I use Reelty and a videographer together?
- Yes. Use a videographer for flagship properties and Reelty for listings where you only have photos.