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403%
More Inquiries with Video Listings
< 5min
From MLS Photos to Video
$500+
Saved per Listing vs Videographer
44%
Of Buyers Start Search with Video
Recommended formats and dimensions for YouTube Ads ads.
| Format | Aspect Ratio | Resolution | Max Duration | Max File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skippable In-Stream | 16:9 | 1920 x 1080 | 3 minutes (recommended 15-30s) | 256 GB |
| Non-Skippable In-Stream | 16:9 | 1920 x 1080 | 15 seconds | 256 GB |
| Bumper Ad | 16:9 | 1920 x 1080 | 6 seconds | 256 GB |
| YouTube Shorts Ad | 9:16 | 1080 x 1920 | 60 seconds | 256 GB |
| In-Feed Video Ad | 16:9 | 1920 x 1080 | — | 256 GB |
Expert strategies to maximize your youtube ads performance.
Create 2-3 minute "full walkthrough" listing videos and run them as YouTube in-feed ads targeting local buyers. YouTube in-feed ads appear in search results, so buyers searching "[city] homes for sale" discover your listings.
Build 6-second bumper ads featuring your headshot, name, and "Your [City] Real Estate Expert" tagline. Run bumper campaigns alongside listing videos to build name recognition in your farm area.
Produce YouTube Shorts showing quick property tours (30-45 seconds) with fast cuts and on-screen specs (price, beds, baths). Shorts reach a younger demographic of first-time homebuyers at low CPM.
Use AI avatars to create neighborhood guide videos: "Top 5 Neighborhoods in [City] for Families." Run these as YouTube ads to attract both buyers and sellers who value local market expertise.
The last 5-20 seconds of YouTube videos support clickable elements — this is where serious buyers convert.
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Common questions about youtube ads advertising for real estate businesses.
In-feed video ads (formerly Discovery) are ideal because they appear in YouTube search results when buyers search "[city] homes for sale." For brand building, skippable in-stream ads (15-30 seconds) targeting your farm area build name recognition. Combine both with 6-second bumper ads for retargeting to create a full-funnel strategy.
For in-stream pre-roll: 15-30 seconds with the listing or value proposition in the first 5 seconds. For in-feed listing tours: 60-120 seconds with a full property walkthrough. For bumper retargeting: 6 seconds with your headshot, name, and "Your [City] Expert" tagline. Vary length by funnel stage and placement.
For most listings, AI-generated videos from MLS photos are a practical and cost-effective alternative. They are not meant to replace cinematic production on luxury properties, but they ensure every listing in your portfolio has video marketing — including the $250K starter home that would never justify a $1,500 videographer. More listings with video means more overall inquiries.
Yes. Shorts reach younger first-time homebuyers who are not searching on traditional listing sites. Create 30-45 second quick tours, market tip clips, and neighborhood highlights. Post 2-3 Shorts per week organically and boost top performers as paid Shorts ads. The low CPM makes it an efficient brand-building channel for agents.
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