We have five new Instagram Reel ideas for you to try in May! 

Remember, every clip you film to create this and past content can be reused in another reel. Store your content in a folder you can come back to if you’re low on new content. 

If you’re brand new to Instagram reels, click here for some important tips to make creating them quicker and easier. 

Here are five reels with trending sounds and easy templates you should jump on today:

You ready?

What you’ll need: Six one-second videos either showing off a single room (you can make multiple of the same template showing off many different rooms) or different spaces throughout the home

How to make it :

Step 1: Tap here to view the reel on Instagram

Step 2: Tap the “Use template” button just above the caption

Step 3: Tap the first black square at the bottom of the page and select your desired six clips

Step 4: Tap “Next” on the bottom right corner twice (you won’t need to add text for this one)

Step 5: Input your caption – remember to keep it short with a CTA leading viewers to the link in your bio or to message you in your DMs

Step 6: Select “edit cover” to either add your own cover or select a moment in the video you’d like to use as the cover image

Step 7: Scroll down and tag your location so the algorithm shows your content to people in your area or researching your area

Step 8: Share!

Views: 57.7K +

Source: havrillahome

If this is your vibe…

What you’ll need: A single, six-second video of a single space in the home.

How to make it:

Step 1: Tap here  to view the reel on Instagram

Step 2: Tap the trending sound at the bottom left of your screen

Step 3: Upload your six-second video and tap “next,” then hit “Next” again if you don’t want to add any text to your video

Step 4: If you do want to add text, input the following two sentences and time them to the trending sound, then hit “Next”:

Line 1 (1 to 3 second mark): If this is your vibe

Line 2 (3 to 6 second mark): I want to be friends

Step 5: Add or edit your cover image

Step 6: Type your caption with a CTA leading back to  the link in your profile so your audience can learn more about the listing and get in touch with you

Step 7: Add the listing’s location

Step 8: Hit “share”

Views: 14K +

Source: inside_142

Set the mood

What you’ll need: For this reel, you’ll need at least one 21-second video, or you can add multiple shots of a space. Make sure you’ve added those finishing touches to the room that give it a “mood.” Relaxing, cozy, bright and energetic, calm, etc.

How to make it : 

Step 1: Tap here to view the Reel on Instagram

Step 2: Tap the trending sound at the bottom left of your screen and select “use audio” or save it for later

Step 3: Tap the blue + sign on the bottom left to add your video(s). 

Step 4: Tap “Next” and add text if you’d like, then go ahead and hit “Next” again when you’re done

Step 5: Change or edit your cover image

Step 6: Type up your caption and your CTA

Step 7: Insert location

Step 8: Share and done!

Views: 653K +

Source: happyhomecopenhagen

What $$$ buys you in…

For this reel idea, we’re using the trending sound and this great template, but we’re switching up the concept a little. At the start of your Reel, add text that reads “What [INSERT PRICE] buys you In [INSERT LOCATION]. If you’ve spent time on the real estate side of reels, you’ve probably seen them, and they’re still getting great traction!

What you’ll need: You’ll need six clips ranging from 0.4 to 1.9 seconds.

How to make it : 

Step 1: Tap here to view the reel on Instagram

Step 2: Tap “use template”

Step 3: Tap the grey boxes and select your six clips

Step 4: Tap “next” and add your title, for example:

“What $500,000 buys you In Toronto”

Step 5: Hit “next,” then change or edit your cover image

Step 6: Type up your caption letting them know they can have this home with a CTA that invites them to view the listing on your website

Step 7: Insert location

Step 8: Share and done!

Views: 68.8K +

Source: loft208

Staging stills

We’re switching it up for this one! In this reel, all you’ll need are pictures. The idea here is that you show, step-by-step, the items you add to, for example, a table, an armoire, or an entire room that transforms the space. The camera can not move. 

Take your phone and set it up on a tripod. Make sure you do this in a timely manner so the lighting doesn’t change. Start with a blank canvas, and one-by-one start adding elements. Every time you add an element, snap a picture! 

You’ll end up with the same effect the reel below has. You can add a video of the space at the end if you like, but it’s not necessary. It’s fun to see it play over and over again!

What you’ll need: Five or more images of a single space showing the items you add to stage a room step-by-step.

How to make it : 

Step 1: Tap here to view the reel on Instagram

Step 2: Tap the trending sound at the bottom left of your screen and select “use audio” or save it for later

Step 3: Upload your five-plus images

Step 4: Tap “next” twice; if you add text, make sure it’s at the end 

Step 5: Change or edit your cover image

Step 6: Type up your caption, letting people know you offer fantastic staging services and a CTA to get in touch with you

Step 7: Insert location

Step 8: Share!

Warning: you may get addicted to making these!

Views: 56.3K +

Source: havrillahome

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Jennifer McNamara

Hi, I’m Jen and I’m a social media marketer with Just Sell Homes & REM. I’d love to have a clever bio written for you but it’s just not my strength. What I can do is teach you how to create a social media strategy customized to you and show you how to put it into action. Whether you’re just looking to refine the strategy you’ve got or you’re, shall we say, technically/social media challenged? Either way, I’ve got your back.