END OF YEAR LISTINGS
Holiday season listings: a property video that still looks right in January
Fewer homes come on the market between late November and early January, so a listing in the holiday season can stand out, and the buyers searching then are often serious about moving. The difficulty is that holiday decor, snow on one frame and bare trees on another can make the photos feel tied to a single week. Choose frames where the home looks like itself, with decor kept light, and ListingVideosAI brings them into a considered sequence with restrained motion. The finished video is ready 24 to 72 hours after you send the listing, which frees up time in a busy month.
The video uses the photos as they are; it does not take decorations out of a room or add any in.
One listing video uses up to 20 photos.
Last updated October 2026
A holiday season listing video in three steps
- 01
Choose photos that will age well
Choose the exterior, the main living area, the kitchen and the primary bedroom. Where possible pick frames with little or no seasonal decor, so the video still fits if the listing runs into the new year. One video takes up to 20 photos.
- 02
Add the listing and upload
Create the listing and upload the photos as JPEG, PNG or WebP. Saved uploads stay put, which helps when the month is full and you finish the selection in two sittings.
- 03
Check, confirm and review
Pick one video or use a plan credit, review the photo set and confirm the listing. ListingVideosAI delivers the finished video 24 to 72 hours after you send the listing, so count back from the date you want it in your marketing.
Choosing holiday season photos for the video
The aim is a video that feels warm without being dated. These are the decisions that usually matter most.
Light decor, not none
A wreath on the door or a few lights on the porch can make the home feel welcoming. A room filled with seasonal decorations can hide its size and date the listing quickly.
Lit windows at dusk
An exterior photographed as evening falls, with the interior lights on, suits the season and short days. If the photographer took one, it is often one of the strongest frames in the set.
Snow, if it is honest
A snowy exterior is fine when it reflects the home as it is. Avoid mixing snowy and snowless exteriors, because the change jumps out in a sequence.
Rooms for gathering
The dining room, a large kitchen or a living room with a fireplace naturally fits the time of year, as a description of the space rather than of who should live there.
Clear entries and walkways
A cleared path and a tidy entry matter in winter photos. A frame with a snow covered step can raise questions about access during showings.
Keep the January version in mind
If the listing may stay active after the holidays, choose frames now that will not need replacing in two weeks.
What is different about listing in the holiday season
Inventory is usually lower
Many sellers wait for spring, so late November through early January often has fewer new listings competing for attention.
Buyers tend to be motivated
People who search during the holidays often have a deadline, such as a new job or a lease ending, so they can move faster once they find a fit.
Decor dates photos
Seasonal decorations place a photo in a specific week, and a listing that is still active in January can look stale if they remain in the photos.
Days are short
With early sunsets there is less daylight for exterior photos, which is why dusk frames with the lights on are common at this time of year.
Finished, not another task
ListingVideosAI makes a finished listing video from the photos, so there is no timeline to open in an already full month.
Timing questions go to support
Delivery is stated as 24 to 72 hours after you send the listing; if a holiday date matters, ask support@listingvideosai.com before ordering.
Holiday season photos and how to use them
| Photo | What it says | In the video? |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior at dusk, lights on | Warm, welcoming arrival | Yes, if you have one |
| Living room with light decor | Comfort without clutter | Yes |
| Room full of seasonal decorations | A specific week of the year | Usually leave it out |
| Dining room set for a meal | Space for gathering | Yes, if the table is simple |
| Snow covered front step | Access concerns | Choose a cleared frame instead |
| Exterior without snow beside a snowy one | Two different visits | Pick one season |
What is a holiday season listing video?
A holiday season listing video is a property video for a home listed between late November and early January, built from photos that show the home honestly at that time of year while staying usable after the holidays. With ListingVideosAI you choose the photos, and they are brought together into one finished video for your review.
It is not a seasonal greeting. The video is about the property, using the photos as they were taken.
Holiday season listing questions
Is it worth making a video for a listing in late December?
Often, yes. With fewer listings competing, a video gives the home more presence in front of the buyers who are actively searching during the holidays.
Should the seller take down decorations before the photos?
Many agents suggest keeping decor light: a wreath or a few lights are fine, but full rooms of decorations hide the space and date the photos if the listing carries into January.
Will the video still work after the new year?
If the photos you choose have little seasonal decor, yes. That is the main reason to choose neutral frames for a holiday season listing.
Does turnaround change around holidays?
The stated turnaround is 24 to 72 hours after you send the listing. If a specific holiday date matters for your plans, contact support@listingvideosai.com before ordering.
Can the video remove decorations from my photos?
No. The video uses the photographs as they are, and it should not be used to misrepresent a property. If the decor is a problem, new photos are the way to fix it.
What does one holiday listing video cost?
One listing video is $15 one-time for one listing video, with no subscription needed for a single listing.
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The photos are already there
Take the video off the holiday to do list
Create a listing, upload the photos that will still look right in January and confirm it when the set is ready.
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