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In South Florida's fast-moving market, buyers decide in seconds — and they decide online. Before anyone walks through the front door, they have already scrolled past your listing on their phone. That first impression is your real estate media: the photos, the video, the 3D tour. This 2026 guide breaks down every type of real estate media, what it costs, how fast you get it, and how to choose the right mix so your listings sell faster across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach.

Why real estate media matters more than ever in 2026

South Florida attracts buyers from the Northeast, Latin America, and Europe — many of whom shop remotely and tour a home online long before they fly in. That means your listing photos and virtual tour are often the first and only showing. Listings with professional photography, an immersive Matterport 3D tour, and aerial drone footage get more clicks, more saves, and more showings than those shot on a phone. Better media isn't a luxury; it's how you compete.

The real estate media that sells a South Florida listing

1. Professional real estate photography

Bright, magazine-quality HDR photos are the foundation of every listing. At South Florida Virtual Tour, every photo session starts at $175 and includes a single-property website, MLS-ready delivery, and analytics. See the full breakdown on our real estate pricing page.

2. Matterport 3D virtual tours

A Matterport 3D tour lets out-of-town and international buyers walk your listing from anywhere, on any device, day or night. It's $150 as an add-on to a photo session or $200 standalone. For Brickell, Aventura, and other condo markets where buyers commit sight-unseen, a 3D tour does the heavy lifting.

3. Aerial drone photography and video

South Florida sells on location — the water, the dockage, the golf course, the skyline. Our FAA Part 107 certified drone pilots capture that context from above. Aerial photos start at $99 as an add-on ($199 standalone), and aerial video at $250. Explore all our services to see how drone pairs with the rest.

4. Real estate video production

A cinematic walk-through video guides buyers room by room and is built for YouTube, Instagram, and the MLS. Walk-through and drone videos start at $350, and a combined edit is $700. See options on the video production page.

5. Twilight photography

Evening shots make luxury homes and condos stand apart — warm interior lighting, glowing pools, dramatic skies. Twilight photography is $175 for up to 10 images and gives high-end listings a premium, editorial look.

6. 2D floor plans

Clean, printable 2D floor plans help buyers understand the layout and flow. Ordered with your shoot, hotspots connect the plan to your 3D tour. Floor plans are $100 as an add-on or $150 standalone.

7. Virtual staging

Empty rooms are hard to sell. Virtual staging fills vacant spaces with realistic furniture at $35 per photo — a faster, more affordable alternative to physical staging.

8. Commercial, business & yacht virtual tours

Beyond homes, we build 360° interactive tours for retail, offices, hotels, schools, and yachts. Packages run from $400 to $1,500 and can connect to your Google Business Profile. See the commercial pricing page.

How much does real estate media cost in South Florida?

Pricing is à la carte, so you only pay for what your listing needs. Here's a quick reference:

Photo session + single-property site — from $175
Matterport 3D tour — $150 add-on / $200 standalone
Aerial drone photos — $99 add-on / $199 standalone
Aerial drone video — from $250
Twilight photography — $175
2D floor plans — $100 add-on / $150 standalone
Virtual staging — $35 per photo
Walk-through or drone video — from $350 (combo $700)
Commercial 360° tours — from $400

Want the exact price for your property size? Use the selectors on our pricing page.

How fast will you get your media?

Speed matters when you're racing to be first to market. Most photo orders are delivered within 48 hours of the on-site visit, and video within 48–96 hours — all in a single link with your tour, photos, and MLS-ready files.

How to choose the right media by property type

Waterfront homes (Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach): lead with aerial drone to show canal frontage, dockage, and ocean access.
High-rise condos (Brickell, Aventura, Miami Beach): a Matterport 3D tour plus twilight photography for remote and international buyers.
Luxury estates (Coral Gables, Boca Raton): editorial photography, detail shots, and a 3D tour to match buyer expectations.
Family & new-construction homes (Weston, Doral): bright, clean photography plus amenity coverage of the community.

Where we shoot

Based in Weston, we serve all of South Florida — Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach — with no travel fees inside our service area. Find your city on the areas we serve page, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Coral Gables, and more.

How it works

The process is simple: schedule your appointment, our team photographs and films the property, and within 48 hours you get one link with everything ready for the MLS. Have questions about pricing or turnaround? See our FAQ or contact us.

Ready to make your next listing stand out? Get a free quote and see why South Florida agents trust us to shoot it, film it, fly it, and tour it — from every angle.

Real Estate Media in South Florida: The 2026 Guide That Sells Faster

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