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How Much Does a Property Walkthrough Video Cost?
At Legacy Luxury Media, a cinematic property walkthrough film costs $450 flat. It is made from 8 to 12 of the listing photos you already have, delivered in 1080p, with no shoot day and no crew. A traditional filmed walkthrough usually costs more, because you are paying for a videographer's time on site, travel and editing.
What you get for $450
The walkthrough film turns your existing listing photos into a moving tour of the property. You send 8 to 12 photos, and you get back a 1080p film you can use on your website, your Airbnb or VRBO listing, and social channels.
The price is the same whether the property is a cabin, a beach house or a wedding venue. Nobody travels, so there is no travel fee and no minimum based on square footage.
Start with a free teaser
Before you pay anything, you can ask for a free teaser. It runs about 15 seconds and is made from 3 to 4 of your photos. It shows you the style and pacing on your own property, so the decision to order the full film is based on something you have seen, not a promise.
What drives the cost of a traditional walkthrough video
A filmed walkthrough is a production. The price reflects the pieces that have to come together:
- Time on site. A videographer has to be at the property, often for several hours, to light and film each room.
- Travel. Remote cabins, islands and rural venues add travel time and sometimes lodging.
- Scheduling. The property has to be empty, staged and clean on the shoot day, which can mean blocking dates you would otherwise book.
- Equipment. Stabilizers, lighting and drones each add cost.
- Editing. Footage still has to be cut, color graded and exported after the shoot.
None of this is a reason to avoid a filmed shoot. For some properties it is the right choice. It does explain why quotes vary so much and why they tend to sit well above a photo based film.
Does a listing video pay for itself?
That depends on your property, and the public research is thinner than most people expect. We went through what it does and does not show in Does a Listing Video Help Vacation Rental Bookings?
Photo based film or a traditional shoot?
A photo based walkthrough makes sense when your listing photos are already strong and you want motion on the listing quickly without blocking dates or hosting a crew. It suits owners and managers with several properties, because the cost and effort stay the same for each one.
A traditional shoot makes sense when you need things photos cannot provide, such as people on camera, live sound, or footage of the surrounding area. If your current photos are weak, new photography may be the better first step.
Who it is for
Legacy Luxury Media works with vacation rental owners, property managers and event venues. The common thread is a property that looks good in photos and deserves to be seen moving, without the cost and planning of a production day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a property walkthrough video cost with Legacy Luxury Media?
The full walkthrough film is $450 flat. It is built from 8 to 12 of your existing listing photos and delivered in 1080p. There is no shoot day, no crew and no travel fee.
Is there a free option before I pay?
Yes. Legacy Luxury Media makes a free teaser of about 15 seconds from 3 to 4 of your photos, so you can judge the style before you spend anything.
Why does a traditional video shoot usually cost more?
A traditional shoot means a videographer on site, equipment, travel, scheduling around guests or events, and editing time afterward. Each of those adds to the bill, and larger or more remote properties add more.
Do I need new photos to get a walkthrough film?
No. The film is made from the listing photos you already have. Strong, well lit photos of the main rooms and the best outdoor spaces give the best result.
Who is a photo based walkthrough film for?
Vacation rental owners, property managers and event venues who want a moving walkthrough for their listing, website or social channels without organizing a production day.
See it on your own property
The quickest way to judge cost against value is to see a teaser of your own listing. Request a free teaser or read more about the walkthrough film.