27 Easy B-Roll Ideas (You can film in 30 Min or Less)
Simple clips you can capture while doing what you already do.
Just grab your phone, hit record, and let your everyday moments build trust + visibility.
Batch these while you’re out at listings, in your office, or showing off your favorite local spots.
1️⃣ Everyday Moments You Can Film (Without Saying a Word)
- Holding a coffee
- Typing on your laptop
- Signing documents
- Opening a lockbox
BONUS IDEA: Grab a cozy café table shot — hands on a coffee mug, flipping through your planner, or scrolling listings on your phone
2️⃣ Productivity & Work Vibes
Real estate = hustle. Let them see it
- Reviewing a CMA on your laptop
- Highlighting a property feature on paper
- Scrolling through the MLS
- Writing in a planner or client folder
BONUS IDEA: Film from a local coffee shop or your office desk — have a friend get some behind-the-scenes clips while you’re working naturally
3️⃣ Movement & Transitions
- Walking past the camera with your keys
- Opening a front door home or office
- Pouring a coffee in your kitchen
- Putting on your blazer
BONUS IDEA: Do a walk-by shot on a scenic street or outside a recognizable building in your city
4️⃣ Lifestyle & Daily Life
This is the “real” in real estate — your day-to-day behind the scenes
- Stirring your coffee before a client meeting
- Lighting a candle at your desk
- Organizing your open house signs
- Watering plants in a staged home
- Unboxing closing gifts
BONUS IDEA: Film from your favorite local spot, or even your home or office with good natural light
5️⃣ Faceless Shots
So Much Vibe. Perfect for reel intros or moody moments
- Walking away from camera
- Tying shoes or heels—focus on hands and shoes
- Sunlight streaming through a home window
- Blurry shot of you walking into a home
BONUS IDEA: Film in a popular park, community plaza, or local landmark