If you've asked three videographers what a listing video costs in Greater Boston, you've probably gotten three very different numbers. The spread is real, and it's confusing. Here's a straight, 2026 answer on what real estate video actually costs around Boston, what each tier buys, and the local factors that move the price.
The short answer
For professionally produced listing video in Greater Boston in 2026, what you pay tracks the format and the property's square footage. At Flyover, pricing is public and self-serve rather than "call for a quote": packages run from $250 for a compact Essentials shoot up to $1,475 for full Luxury Cinema treatment on a large estate, priced by package tier and square-footage bracket. You can see every number, pick a tier, and book on our booking page in a couple of minutes.
What each tier actually buys
Basic walkthrough video — the entry tier
A clean, stabilized walk-through with light editing and music. It conveys flow and layout in a way stills can't, and it's the entry point for most listings. Square footage, travel, and how much editing you want are the main variables.
Cinematic listing video — the premium tier
The flagship treatment: a planned shot list, gimbal and drone movement, color grading, music, and often the agent on camera. This is the version that doubles as personal-brand content and helps win your next listing. See our cinematic video service for what's included.
Drone and aerial video — what drives the cost
As a package add-on, aerial clips run lower; a standalone or more involved aerial session runs higher, especially in Boston where controlled airspace adds planning (more on that below).
Twilight video — the add-on session
In the 20-minute window after sunset, interior lights glow against a deepening sky, producing the most-shared exterior in real estate. Twilight requires a separate, precisely timed session, which is why it's priced as an add-on rather than baked into the base rate.
What moves the price in Greater Boston specifically
MLS PIN deliverable rules
Greater Boston runs largely on MLS PIN (MLS Property Information Network), the dominant MLS for eastern and central Massachusetts. Like most MLSs, it expects video delivered through the virtual-tour URL field and generally restricts overt agent branding on the cut that syndicates to public portals. In practice that means your videographer often produces two versions, a branded cut for your own channels and an unbranded cut for the MLS feed, which adds a little editing time and cost. A media partner who knows MLS PIN hands you both without you having to think about it.
Logan, Hanscom, and controlled airspace
Boston is ringed by Logan International and Hanscom Field, with Norwood and Beverly airports nearby, so a large share of desirable listings sit in controlled airspace. Legal drone flights there require LAANC authorization, which a licensed operator secures in advance, but it adds planning time that factors into aerial pricing. Listings in Boston proper and the inner suburbs are the most likely to need it.
Dense suburbs and historic districts
Tight lots in Brookline, Newton, and Wellesley, plus historic-district rules in towns like Concord, shape what's shootable and where a drone can legally launch. That local knowledge is part of what you're paying a Greater Boston specialist for.
Property size, scope, and turnaround
A 1,200-square-foot condo is a different shoot than a waterfront estate. More square footage, more deliverables (stills plus video plus a 3D tour), and rush turnaround all push the number up.
What Flyover's video packages actually cost
Instead of a "call for pricing" wall, our three tiers are published and adjust automatically by square-footage bracket (under 2,000 / 2,000–3,500 / 3,500–5,000 / 5,000–6,500 sq ft; homes over 6,500 sq ft get a custom quote):
- Essentials — $250 to $435. The walkthrough tier: stabilized interior video, light editing, music.
- Signature — $500 to $875. The complete listing package: ground video, aerial, and a cinematic edit bundled in rather than billed as add-ons.
- Luxury Cinema — $850 to $1,475. The flagship treatment for estate-level listings, with the deepest edit and room for twilight.
Pick a package and a size bracket on the booking page and the total updates live — no back-and-forth needed before you know the number. For the aerial-only breakdown (not bundled into a video package), see what drone photography costs in Boston.
What to avoid
The cheapest quotes usually come from unlicensed operators flying with no insurance over a client's property. Most Greater Boston brokerages require proof of FAA Part 107 certification and $1M liability before a drone flies. That compliance is part of what the professional tier removes from your plate.
The bottom line
For a standard Greater Boston listing, plan on $250 to $435 for a solid Essentials walkthrough and $500 to $1,475 for a Signature or Luxury Cinema package with aerial and video bundled in. The right tier depends on the property, not the market — a Wellesley estate and a South End condo aren't the same brief. Not sure what that mix should include? See how many photos and how long a video a listing actually needs. See every package and price, or tell us about your listing and we'll recommend the right mix.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate video cost in Boston?
At Flyover, packages are public and self-serve: $250 to $435 for an Essentials walkthrough, and $500 to $1,475 for a Signature or Luxury Cinema package with aerial and twilight built in, priced by square-footage bracket. See the full breakdown on the booking page.
Why does professional listing video cost more than a phone walkthrough?
You're paying for an FAA Part 107 pilot, $1M liability insurance, cinematic gear, and an edit delivered in multiple aspect ratios for Zillow, MLS, and social. Most Greater Boston brokerages require that licensing and insurance before a drone flies. See cinematic video.
Does adding aerial or twilight raise the price?
Yes — each adds scope and shoot time. Aerial adds a licensed drone flight and airspace clearance; twilight adds a separate golden-hour window. Both are worth it on the listings that earn them.
Is video worth it for every listing?
No. Photography comes first on every listing; video is added where the property's price or setting earns it. See photography vs video in Boston for how to choose.