Choosing the right track
Match tempo to property type. Genres that work for listings.
Music is the single biggest contributor to how a listing video feels. Same clips, different track, completely different mood. Reel Estate ships with a curated library of cleared tracks; this article walks through how to pick one.
Where to find tracks
Open the Music panel from the studio sidebar. The library includes a search box, sort options, and a click-to-preview affordance on every track. The track count and duration appear under each entry so you can match the track length to your video length.
To preview a track, click it. Playback toggles. To add it to the
project, click the + icon. The track gets added to the audio track
on the timeline at the playhead position.
Pacing: match the cuts
The single most important match is pace. The tempo of the music should match how often the video cuts. Two rough rules:
- Fast cuts (1–3 seconds per clip) → uptempo music (110+ BPM)
- Slower, lingering shots (4+ seconds per clip) → mid-tempo or slow music (70–100 BPM)
A pace mismatch is what makes a listing video feel "off" even when nothing is technically wrong. Quick cuts on slow music feels agitated; slow cuts on fast music feels under-energized.
Tone: match the property
A few starting points:
- Single-family suburban: warm, optimistic, mid-tempo. Acoustic guitar / piano / soft beats.
- Urban condo / loft: modern, minimal, slightly cooler. Synth- forward, electronic, mid-tempo.
- Luxury / high-end: restrained, cinematic. Strings, sustained pads, minimal percussion.
- Vacation / waterfront: light, airy, summery. Acoustic, light percussion, major-key.
- New development / commercial: confident, contemporary, beat-driven. Hip-hop or electronic with a clean low end.
These are starting points, not rules. The library has tags that roughly map to these categories. Sort or filter to narrow.
Preview before adding. The library lists tracks by title and duration; the feel of a track is hard to guess from the metadata. Spend 10 seconds previewing each candidate before picking.
Length
The track ideally outlasts your video by a few seconds. It gives the audio room to fade out cleanly at the end of the export rather than ending abruptly. If you pick a track shorter than the video, the audio just stops; the video keeps playing.
For a 12-second video, anything 15+ seconds works. Most library tracks are 30+ seconds.
Cost
Adding music doesn't cost credits. Try as many tracks as you want; swap freely. Music is part of the video canvas, not an AI generation. See How credits work for the full breakdown of what does and doesn't cost credits.
Common questions
Are these tracks cleared for commercial use? Yes. Every track in the library is licensed for use in your generated videos, including commercial / paid listings.
Can I upload my own music? Custom upload isn't supported in v1. If you have a specific track license you've cleared yourself, file a support request and we may add it to the library.
The audio is too loud over my voice. Open the audio properties panel (click the audio track on the timeline) to adjust music level, voiceover level, and ducking. The platform automatically drops the music when the voiceover plays so the speaker stays audible.