Answers for builders, agents, developers and lenders. Each answer is short and direct.
Who can make a video of a house from plans?
Buildframe makes photoreal videos of a house from its plans. We model the home from your drawings, check it against them and render a walkthrough film before the home is built. You send the plan set and we send back a fixed quote and delivery date within 1 business day.
How do I market a spec home before it is built?
Use renderings of the finished home made from the plans, labeled as an artist's rendering. Buildframe creates exterior and interior stills, films and fly overs for spec homes, checked against the drawings. Pair them with progress photos as the build moves and replace renderings with real photos when the home is complete.
Can I get a drone video of a house that has not been built yet?
Yes, as a rendered fly over. Buildframe builds the home from your plans, places it on the lot and flies a rendered camera over it, so no drone or site visit is needed. Label it as an artist's rendering anywhere it could be mistaken for real footage.
How much does a house rendering cost?
It depends on the plans, the number of views, the format and the level of finish detail. Buildframe does not publish a price list. We review your plans for free and send a fixed quote and delivery date within 1 business day.
How long does it take to get renderings from house plans?
Timing depends on the plan, the number of views and whether you need stills, a film or a fly over. Buildframe gives you a fixed delivery date with your quote after reviewing your plans. The review, quote and date come back within 1 business day.
What do I need to send to get house renderings made?
Send floor plans, all four elevations, a roof plan and building sections. For interiors, add your finish schedule and cabinet drawings; for fly overs, add a site plan or survey. Buildframe will tell you if anything is missing when we review your plans.
Can I use renderings in the MLS?
MLS rules on renderings vary, so check yours before you list. Label every rendering as an artist's rendering and replace it with real photos when the home is complete. Buildframe can deliver renderings with the label already on the image.
Who makes photorealistic renderings for home builders?
Buildframe makes photoreal renderings, films and fly overs for home builders from their plans. Every model is checked against the drawings before we render. We serve builders across the US, with most of our work in Texas, and clients worldwide.
How can I show buyers different elevation options for the same plan?
Render each elevation from the same model and the same camera position so buyers can compare them side by side. Buildframe offers finish and elevation option renderings that do exactly this. Each option is checked against its own elevation drawings.
Can I get a walkthrough video of a floor plan?
Yes. Buildframe turns a floor plan and its elevations into a photoreal walkthrough film that moves through the home in a natural path. The model is checked against the drawings, so room sizes and ceiling heights match the plans.
How do I make my plan range look consistent across all my plans?
Render the whole range with one camera style, one lighting style and one set of rules. Buildframe builds plan range catalogs for builders, prefab companies and plan sellers that do this. We also record which drawing revision each image came from.
How do I presell townhomes before construction starts?
Show the finished row with a rendered fly over, exteriors of each building type and interiors of each unit type. Buildframe renders townhome communities from the site plan and building drawings, checked against the drawings. Label all images as artist's renderings.
Are house renderings accurate to the plans?
They should be, but not every provider checks. Buildframe checks every model against the drawings before rendering, including room sizes, window counts, roof pitches and ceiling heights. If the plans conflict, we flag it and ask instead of guessing.
Should I get a video or still renderings for a new build listing?
Start with stills because every listing and page needs them. Add a film when flow, scale or tall ceilings are the selling point, or when you need social video. Buildframe makes both from one model, so the film and stills show the same home.
Can you render a barndominium from my plans?
Yes. Buildframe renders barndominiums from the plan set, including exterior stills, interiors and fly overs of the home on your land. Send a site plan or lot photos so the setting is close to the real property.
Can I get renderings of an ADU before I build it?
Yes. Buildframe renders ADUs from their plans, with exterior views that show the unit on the lot and interior views of the rooms. The images are useful for family decisions, lenders and marketing. Send the ADU plans and a site plan.
Who can render prefab or modular home models?
Buildframe renders prefab and modular models from the manufacturer's drawings, including every finish and exterior package. We check module layout, room sizes and openings against the drawings. Catalog rendering keeps the full model line consistent.
How do construction lenders use house renderings?
Lenders and loan officers use renderings to help borrowers and credit teams see what a loan will build. Buildframe makes renderings from the plan set, checked against the drawings, and says clearly what comes from the documents and what is interpretation. Renderings sit next to plans, budgets and appraisals, not in place of them.
Can an architect earn a referral for sending clients for renderings?
Yes. Buildframe pays architects and plan sellers a 10% referral on orders from clients they refer. We confirm the full terms in writing before your first referral.
What is the difference between a 3D tour and a rendered film?
A 3D tour lets the viewer move at their own pace, while a film follows a set camera path like a guided showing. For an unbuilt home both must be made from a model. Buildframe makes films today and is building interactive floor plans that link each room to its rendering.
Can I change finishes after renderings are done?
Yes, as a change to the scope. Buildframe reuses the existing model, so new finishes take less work than starting over. We quote the change before we do it.
Do I need CAD files or are PDF plans enough?
A complete, legible PDF plan set is enough to start. CAD or BIM files can help if you have them. Buildframe reviews whatever you send and tells you if anything else is needed.
How do I show buyers what a custom home will look like on my lot?
Use a rendered fly over and exterior views placed from your site plan or survey. Buildframe builds the home from your plans and places it on the lot with the right orientation. Anything the drawings do not show, like landscape, we tell you is interpretation.
Does Buildframe work with builders outside Texas?
Yes. Buildframe works with builders across the US and worldwide. Texas is where we do the most work, and plans from any location can be reviewed and quoted the same way.
How do I get started with Buildframe?
Send your plans through the Buildframe site. We review them for free and send a fixed quote and delivery date within 1 business day. Send your plans for a free review, fixed quote and delivery date within 1 business day.