I've reviewed hundreds of real estate listing videos this year. Most agents are making the same 3 mistakes that make buyers scroll right past.

Mistake #1: Starting with the exterior.

Every agent opens with a drone shot or a front-door pan. Buyers have already seen the exterior on Zillow. Start with the most dramatic interior moment — the kitchen island, the view from the master, the walk-in closet. Hook them in the first 2 seconds.

Mistake #2: Narrating like a brochure.

"This stunning 4-bedroom home features..." — nobody talks like that. Speak like you're FaceTiming a friend who asked "is this place worth seeing?" Casual, confident, specific. "This kitchen is where the offer happens" hits different than "gorgeous granite countertops."

Mistake #3: Ignoring vertical video.

85% of home searches start on mobile. If your listing videos are only horizontal, you're losing the Instagram, TikTok, and Reels audience entirely. Film both — it takes 5 extra minutes.

Fix these three things and your listings will get more saves, more shares, and more showings.

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