How Much Does an AI Real Estate Video Cost per Listing?

Start with the output you actually need

The phrase "a property video" covers very different things. A single hero clip for a social post or the top of a listing page is one short scene. A multi-scene edit, where the exterior, the main living space and a signature feature appear one after another, is several scenes assembled into a sequence. Budgeting starts with deciding which one you need for this listing.

For a simple first test, choose three strong source photos: usually the exterior, the living room and whatever sets the property apart, such as a terrace, a view or a kitchen. Keep them consistent in aspect ratio and resolution, because scenes need matching orientation and resolution to be combined cleanly. Leave time to review each result.

Be clear about what the format shows. A video made from photos shows each photographed view in motion. It does not show the undocumented paths between rooms, so a three-scene edit covers three views, not the route from one to the next.

A worked example with Vellivo credits

As of 2 October 2026, Vellivo prices scenes in credits. Three Standard scenes use 3 × 7 = 21 credits and give you three 6-second HD clips, or 18 seconds of footage before any editing. Three Cinematic scenes use 3 × 12 = 36 credits and give you three 8-second Full HD clips, or 24 seconds before editing. Premium scenes use 18 credits each for 8 seconds in Full HD.

The one-time Starter pack costs €19 for 60 credits (VAT may apply), and the credits do not expire. One purchase covers either example, leaving 39 credits after the Standard set or 24 after the Cinematic set. Combining compatible finished scenes into one video uses no additional Vellivo credits.

These figures are correct at the time of writing; check current pricing and clip specifications on the pricing page before you buy. The exact cost of each scene is shown in Studio before generation. Each scene must also pass quality checks and your own review, so treat the totals as footage available to edit, not a promised finished film length.

Upfront cash versus allocated scene cost

There are two honest ways to state the cost of the example, and they should not be confused.

The allocated cost is the share of the pack the scenes consume. For the Standard example, 21 ÷ 60 × €19 = €6.65. For the Cinematic example, 36 ÷ 60 × €19 = €11.40. That arithmetic is useful when you plan to use the remaining credits on other listings.

The upfront cash is what leaves your account on day one: €19 in both cases, with 39 or 24 credits left for future work. If this is the only listing you will ever animate, the real cost of the test is €19, not €6.65.

• Both figures exclude VAT, staff time and any other assets you use.
• Larger packs and plans work out to different per-credit averages, so there is no single universal price per video.
• Use the allocated figure for ongoing budgets and the upfront figure for a one-off decision.

Costs outside the credit counter

Credits are the visible part of the bill. A realistic estimate also includes the work around them, and none of it is automatic.

If the photography already exists, its cost is largely sunk for this decision. If you would have to commission photos specifically to make a video, include that cost too. Either way, you need permission to process and publish the images.

• Photography production, licensing or permission to use the images.
• Choosing which frames to use; frames with depth and clear architecture work best.
• Reviewing every clip against its original photo before it is published.
• Any editing, captions or music, with the appropriate rights for each.
• Staff time for approval, upload and distribution to each channel.

Review time is part of the price

A generated clip is only worth using if it represents the property faithfully. Compare each scene with its source photo: furniture, windows, the view, proportions and finishes. If something has changed in a way a buyer or guest could rely on, do not publish that clip. A misleading video costs more in trust than it saves in production.

What a filmed walkthrough quote buys

A quote for filming covers a different set of work: access to the property, the photographer's or videographer's time on site, equipment, travel and editing. Depending on the brief, it may also cover a presenter, recorded audio and drone footage, with the permissions that requires.

In return, a filmed sequence can document real transitions between rooms, spatial continuity and people on camera, which a photo-based edit cannot. When you request quotes, ask suppliers to price an equivalent deliverable: the same duration, number of edits, usage rights, turnaround and revision rounds. That is the only fair way to compare the two.

A practical choice

Photo-based short clips suit listings that already have approved photography and need short social or hero assets, or frequent refreshes. Filming fits when continuous room-to-room movement, precise walkthrough evidence, a presenter or spaces that were never photographed are central to the brief.

For a flagship listing, a hybrid can be sensible: a filmed walkthrough as the main asset, plus short photo-based scenes for campaign variations.

Test one frame before you budget the full listing

Before buying anything, create one free 6-second watermarked preview from one of your own listing photos. It needs neither an account nor a card. Compare the result with the original photo for fidelity, then estimate how many scenes the listing needs and check the current prices on the pricing page.