Are Zillow Showcase Listings Worth the Extra Cost in Denver?

Looking to get an edge with your next listing? Considering paying the price to get extra clicks on your favorite listing platform, Zillow? Let Jeeves Drones help your understand if Zillow Showcase listings are right for your listing in Denver – from the photographer's perspective.

What is a Zillow Showcase Listing?

Showcase listings are a specific, boosted listing experience on Zillow, often powered by ShowingTime+, a Zillow Group platform. Think of it as an SEO upgrade from your listing.

What's the difference between a Showcase listing and a Showingtime+ listing?

Zillow Showcase listings and ShowingTime+ are related but distinct. However, they are both premium upsells agents and sellers can buy when listing a property on the Zillow platform. ShowingTime+ provides tools and services for agents, including managing showings, transactions, and data, and also offers the Showcase listing option.

What's the benefit of purchasing a Zillow Showcase listings in Denver?

This is up for debate. We have several agents who purchase the Showcase upgrade on every listing, and others who have told us it didn't have an impact on their time on the market or selling costs.

Showcase listings have statistically been shown to perform better—with earnings reported up to 79% more views, 76% more saves, and 91% more shares compared to standard listings.

How much does Zillow Showcase cost?

Zillow Showcase listings come with a cost, but for many agents in Denver, the upgrade may be worth the investment—especially for premium properties.

Agents can choose between two payment models. The first is a subscription plan that starts around $400 per month and includes one Showcase listing, with additional listings available for $300 to $1,150 each depending on the price of the home.

The second option is a pay-at-closing model that begins with a $1 upfront payment, with the remaining cost due after the home sells. Pricing under this model ranges from $400 to $950 based on the property’s value.

How to qualify for the Zillow Showcase program

To qualify for a Showcase listing, Zillow requires a Zillow 3D Home Tour and an interactive floor plan, which typically add another $220 or more to the total cost.

For Denver-area agents focused on high-end listings or competitive neighborhoods, the extra visibility and polished presentation could make a meaningful difference.

How to find an approved Zillow Showcase photogopher near Denver

At Jeeves Drones, we specialize in delivering Zillow Showcase-ready media that sets your listings apart—without breaking the bank. Our Showcase Package is designed to meet all of Zillow’s listing requirements, including a Zillow 3D Home Tour, interactive floor plan, and high-resolution photography and drone footage. And the best part? Our pricing starts at up to 40% less than many other real estate media companies in the Denver market.

We tailor each shoot to Zillow’s strict media standards, capturing wide, bright interior shots, exterior drone angles that highlight the full property, and smooth 3D walkthroughs that engage online buyers. Every package includes a streamlined editing and delivery process, ensuring you receive your media fast—often within 24 hours—so you can hit the market on schedule and with maximum impact.