Real estate videos
Real estate map videos: put a property in its surroundings
Buyers ask the same question about every listing: where exactly is it, and what is around it? A flyover answers it in seconds. Start from the region, move to the suburb, then land on the site, with stat cards for distance to the city, schools or transport. Where there is no official outline for a block or development, a circle of a chosen radius marks the area.
Why a map
Why a map works for real estate videos
- Location is the first thing a buyer judges, and a map shows it faster than text.
- Zooming from region to site gives context without a long description.
- A branded opening makes every listing video look consistent.
Step by step
How to make real estate videos
- 1
Plan the zoom path
Region, suburb, street area, property. Each is one scene.
- 2
Mark the property
Use a landmark or a circle boundary of a few hundred metres to highlight the site.
- 3
Add the selling points as cards
Distance to the city centre, schools, station or beach as short stat cards.
- 4
Add a short voice-over
Narrate the location story and let the captions carry the key numbers.
- 5
Export for listings and social
Building and previewing is free. Exporting the MP4 needs a Pro or Studio plan and your own free Mapbox public token.
Video ideas
- ›A suburb guide for a listing
- ›A new development in context
- ›A holiday rental and the beaches around it
- ›A commercial site and its transport links
- ›A relocation guide to a city
A simple scene outline
- City or region and why it is attractive
- The suburb or neighbourhood
- The property or site, with its key distances as cards
Tips
- Keep it under a minute for social, longer for a listing page.
- Use a circle radius that matches how people describe the area.
- Do not claim exact distances you have not checked.
Best format
Landscape for listing pages; vertical for social.
FAQ
Questions about real estate videos
Can I outline one specific property?
Use a circle around the location, or import a custom shape of the plot if you have one.
Does it show street level?
The imagery is satellite imagery. How close you can zoom depends on the imagery available for the area.
Can I use my own branding?
The editor controls the location chip and stat cards; your logo is best added in the narration and your video channel branding.
More ideas
Other kinds of map video
Make your real estate videos today
Build the whole video for free. Export when you are ready.