Shorts vs Reels vs TikTok for Listings
Use one vertical file on Shorts, Reels, and TikTok. On YouTube, the title and the first line of the description do the search job the feed caption does somewhere else.
Titles and Descriptions That Rank on YouTube
Write the title for a person searching, not for a slogan. Here is one sample listing, Maplewood, written three ways.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Just listed: 3-bed in Maplewood | 3 beds, 2 baths, $485,000. Open house Saturday, 1 to 3 pm. |
| Maplewood open house this Saturday | Doors from 1 to 3 pm. Message for the listing link. |
| 3 beds in Maplewood, $485,000 | Photos from the listing. Ask for a tour. |
Adding Location Keywords
Name the city and the neighborhood you actually serve. Do not borrow a famous area for views.
Reusing One Vertical Video Across Platforms
Make one 9:16 file. The steps are in how to make a listing video.
Make a Short From a Listing Link
Paste the link on the YouTube Shorts maker page. Same tool as the listing video maker. First video free. Pro is $25 a month or $250 a year. Pricing.
Quick FAQs
Do Shorts have to be under 60 seconds?
No. YouTube's help page says you can upload Shorts up to three minutes. A listing Short can be much shorter than that.
Should I make a different edit for YouTube?
No. Change the title and description. Keep the video.
Can I post a Short without talking?
Yes. Captions can do the talking.
Is the first Short free?
The first Listing Viral video is free. No card.
Get Your First Short Free
Paste a Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin or MLS link. Your first video is free.
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