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Fred is 100% correct! I don't know Fred but I have seen his work and he knows what he is talking about. Buyers LOVE video and sellers LOVE video. I own a real estate brokerage in Atlanta and I helped create RealtyVID.com (which is at Inman Connect right now). I did a shoot yesterday on a $420,000 house and it took me two hours. Why, because I also did a photo shoot and a video shoot at the same time. What Teresa doesn't mention is that taking good photos takes time as well. For example, have you ever looked at the photos in the MLS? They stink! Some even have kids, dogs and you name it in them. Why, because Agents don't really know how to take photos or video. Most Agents have the basic digital camera model and some even use their phone camera (bad idea). If you told them that they need to ALWAYS use a tripod and shoot with a camera that can handle manual settings so you can set the shutter speed and aperture (f/22 is a good setting) then they may give you that glazed eyed puppy look. So, does good photos take time and skill? Yep. Does video take time and skill? Yep. Is making a GREAT first and lasting impression of a home you are marketing important? Yep. It's your career, ok work or GREAT work? Times have changed. Chris Jones Hans Christopher Realty www.hanschristopher.com
What a great story. It's always good to hear stories where the basics work the best. It sometimes seems that we as agents "over think" the process instead of just getting out there and selling. -Chris Jones Hans Christopher Realty - Atlanta www.hanschristopher.com
I'm amazed at the number! It is hard to believe that a site so plain (by design) can do so well. I wished they would allow bulk loading but then how would they charge the ones they do charge? I have posted on Craig's list and received several hits on the video link of a property (no lead generation - just lookers) but I believe the site to be the MOST difficult site to find real estate (only realtor.com and zillow comes close in difficulty).