Creating Your Spot (Trailer Video)
The Spot is your property's trailer - the first video viewers see. It sets the tone and creates excitement about the property.
What is a Spot?
A Spot is:
- The main introductory video
- First content viewers experience
- Usually 30-60 seconds
- Highlights key property features
Uploading Your Spot
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Navigate to Video Tour:
- Open your listing
- Click Video Tour or go to
/walkthrough
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Find the Spot Section:
- Look for "Spot" at the top of the builder
- This is your trailer upload area
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Upload Video:
- Drag and drop your video file
- Or click to browse and select
- Supported formats: MP4, MOV, MPEG, WebM
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Wait for Processing:
- Video uploads to cloud
- Processing converts to streaming format
- "Converting format..." message appears
- Preview becomes available when ready
Video Requirements
Recommended:
- Portrait orientation (9:16) for mobile
- High resolution (1080p or higher)
- Good lighting and audio
- 30-60 seconds length
- Under 100MB file size
Supported Formats:
- MP4 (recommended)
- MOV
- MPEG
- WebM
- AVI
Spot Best Practices
Content Tips:
- Start with an attention-grabbing shot
- Show the property's best features
- Include exterior and key interior areas
- End with a call to action
Technical Tips:
- Use stable footage (tripod or gimbal)
- Ensure good lighting
- Keep audio clean or add music
- Shoot in portrait for mobile viewers
Editing Your Spot
After upload, you can:
- Preview: Watch the processed video
- Delete: Remove and re-upload
- Share: Share the spot directly
Spot Status
Publishing Requirements:
- Spot must be uploaded and processed
- Click Publish Spot to make live
- Published spots use credits daily
QR Codes
Each published Spot gets:
- Unique QR code generated
- Links directly to video tour
- Perfect for print materials
- Track scans and engagement
