The features to show
- Defensible space: a drone top-down or fly-over of the cleared perimeter.
- Hardening: a tilt up to a Class A roof and ember-resistant vents; a façade glide past non-combustible siding.
- Access and water: a tracking drive along the access road; a clip of the hydrant, pool or tank.
Do not green it up
Do not edit the photos to add lawn or remove burn scars, and do not choose angles that hide the slope or the brush line. Villenza does not add vegetation or change the landscape — so if the photos are honest, the clip is.
Where the facts go
Hazard-severity zone, any inspection or compliance certificate, and insurance availability go in the disclosure and the listing remarks per your state's rules. A caption line pointing to them is enough.
Disclosure requirements differ by state, province and MLS. This guide is about making the video honest; what you must disclose, and where, is a question for your broker and your local rules.
Questions
Should I mention insurance in the video?
Not in the video; in the listing and the conversation. Availability and cost change, and a video is permanent.
Is a drone clip essential here?
It is the clearest way to show defensible space. Use a licensed operator's stills; three aerials along one line are enough for a fly-over.
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