CurbReel
For most property listings, videos are forgotten. Agents know videos draw more interest, but the process is slow, costly, and a headache. When selling my own property, I faced the same issue: no video to help our listing stand out. The listing photos were already available, and I realized that AI-generated video and audio were now good enough to build the solution. Paste a URL and get a cinematic video in 4 minutes.
Building
The Problem
Agents avoid video because it costs $1,000+, takes three weeks, and ROI is hard to measure. When selling my vacation rental, our agent skipped the video, too. Most agents do, even though videos are shown to boost inquiries over 400%. As a result, most listings miss out on the engagement and differentiation video provides. The problem is a lack of accessible, affordable, and fast video solutions for property listings, leaving agents with few options beyond static photos. The market needs a way to create professional-quality listing videos quickly and inexpensively so every agent can benefit from the proven power of video.
The Insight
Most property listings have 30 to 80 photos, but that is not a good format for social media. Agents and homeowners invest in extensive photography but never unlock its full storytelling potential. I realized AI tools like Runway and Kling can animate a single photo with realistic camera movement, making static images feel cinematic and engaging. By sequencing these AI-generated video clips, applying thoughtful pacing, and layering in AI voiceover from the listing copy plus background music, the result is close to a professionally produced shoot. This removes the friction, cost, and hassle of traditional video production. Seeing it work in a prototype, I had to build it.
What I Built
Paste a Redfin URL, and CurbReel automatically pulls listing details—photos, price, beds, baths, description—eliminating manual work. AI selects the six most compelling images for your home’s narrative. Each image receives tailored motion cues, resulting in cinematic scenes rather than generic pans. Six clips are created in parallel, so you get a unique, lively video in minutes. At the same time, voiceover and listing data are crafted into a polished script, and everything merges into a ready-to-share video. Unlike generic competitors, CurbReel crafts cinematic movement tailored to each photo to tell your property’s authentic story. The result is a dynamic, memorable video for $1.60 in costs and pricing that enables over 80% margins.