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Rainmaker
516,337
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

I have used the free zillow video while sitting at an open house.  I believe it has brought more attention to the listing.  My husband who is also a realtor usually does a video of each of our listings and puts it on Youtube.  It is a great marketing idea and the clients love it, plus we get that extra google juice!

Jun 20, 2016 11:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,623
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I have a Youtube Channel Vlog for Localism.

For my listings, video tours and Drone technology.

For my clients, video e-mails for keep in touch, updates and video Q&A.

For my own training.

Jun 20, 2016 11:03 PM
Ambassador
3,164,269
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I do listing videos, I don't do me videos

Jun 21, 2016 03:05 PM
Rainer
87,122
Chris Locke
Acton, CA

Explainer type videos with local real estate content.  Short videos that close with a call to action (Tell them to click link below for more info). Posted on youtube. In description. first thing is a link to related content on my "squeeze page" (aka landing page designed to capture leads).

Video drives traffic to the squeeze pages.  Squeeze pages converts traffic into leads. 

Need real estate squeeze pages? Use postAprop.com

Jun 21, 2016 02:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Youtube and Facebook video are monsters. I promote myself and appraise people of market conditions. Promoting myself means educating.

Jun 21, 2016 01:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It's one of my many shoulda woulda coulda moments.  

Jun 21, 2016 12:22 AM
Ambassador
5,048,883
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

For community and related localism information, some "How To" videos for buyers and sellers, and staying in touch with present and past clients.

Jun 21, 2016 12:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael J. Perry I should, but I am not using video. Video requires skill and production talent. Video is a one time shot. It isn't like photos where you can take 50 photos and chose the best ones. I did a video once and it looked pretty amateurish. I'll have to leave this area to the pros.

Jun 20, 2016 11:35 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Parked and reading...

Jun 21, 2016 10:57 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,381
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Late to the use of video. On my list of things to do!

Jun 21, 2016 10:32 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,407
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have not used video.

Jun 21, 2016 09:49 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Just make vids of communities and listings and post them

Jun 21, 2016 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Not enough in my case. I need to do much more video marketing.

Jun 21, 2016 07:37 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Michael J. Perry - if time permits, I do add video presentation in my market reports --- and it seems a good idea for capturing lead, too.

Jun 21, 2016 03:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Yes with a You Tube account.

Jun 21, 2016 01:00 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That is on my list to get started. 

Jun 21, 2016 12:55 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have done neighborhood videos and listing videos. I also do special tour videos for buyers and info type videos to educate. I am always changing it around.

Jun 21, 2016 09:16 AM
Rainer
13,197
Camille Victour
HomeSmart Realty Pros - Albuquerque, NM
Moving People Forward

A couple of years ago I had 4 professional videos done at a cost of about $2000, they were about 5-6 minutes long each. I posted them on my website as a way for people to meet me virtually there and I (sometimes remember to) forward the youtube link to them when I am working with a new lead or prospect. One is for buyers, one is for sellers, one is for investors and one is a short intro video. They are all on my website at www.yourdesertrealtor.com if you're interested.  Unfortunately,  I have no idea if they helped me get any new business or not. I don't think there is any way I could have measured that unless I asked every lead 'did you see my video? Did you hire me because of that?'

I have the app "Eyejot" for sending quick video emails but I don't think they are very flattering. I gave it a try just yesterday and scrapped it. Just sent a regular email instead.

I will say, there is a new agent in my market who is also a comedian and she has hundreds of followers on Facebook and other social media outlets. She has done several videos on being a new realtor and has gotten tons of views and is already closing deals at 3 months in the business. She is completely unprofessional and knows nothing about real estate but people like her and she's fun and funny so it's working for her. She even plays that up in her videos!

Jun 21, 2016 08:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Youtube and video virtual tours with spoken narrative, instead of elevator music.

Jun 21, 2016 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have not used it.

Jun 21, 2016 06:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'm not using video as I should.....much too lazy.... I'll admit it...

Jun 21, 2016 05:58 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,108
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I need to see what some of the pros are doing here.

Jun 21, 2016 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

We are noticing that viewing videos on real estate is not that popular in some areas.  This is anecdotal based on the markets we have worked in.  A

Jun 21, 2016 03:24 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Currently, I am not using video at all.

Jun 21, 2016 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,153
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Will be looking into this....

Jun 21, 2016 03:12 AM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Not using them nearly as often as I should.

Jun 21, 2016 02:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Consuming: for training

Producing: video home tours on certain listings

Jun 21, 2016 02:57 AM
Ambassador
2,178,553
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Not something I am doing but will be.

Jun 21, 2016 02:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Jeff Dowler CRS has done some good ones. Me, never could get into it.

I have a videographer friend who said she would help me - got the camcorder out & pointed it at my face - NOTHIN.

Jun 21, 2016 12:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I provide virtual tour on every listing.

I have a video on short sale on my website. 100% professionally done.

Jun 21, 2016 12:17 AM