Tech Notes - Video is Important
It might be easy to assume that this is mostly the young Internet user, and that those who are able to afford real estate are mostly in the other quarter. The assumption might even be partially true right now, but the future buyer and seller is the young Internet user. Or maybe you love referrals. A referral might sound like "Hey Dad, if you're thinking of buying a house there, check out this site. It's got lots of good information and video." I'll take that visitor any day.
The interesting thing is that my videos made up of stills are viewed more than the few I tried with a camcorder. So, you can use Windows Movie Maker, on most Windows XP machines now, and a free YouTube account to get started. Take your still photos, add some titles, credits, transitions and a little legal music, and you have a video presence. Here's one of our expert Guides' tutorials on Windows Movie Maker, and my thoughts on using YouTube for real estate.
I couldn’t agree with you more Jim. When it comes to video, we need to think out of the box. Video is incredibly powerful when it comes to getting across a new idea or concept. Text is out but make it a video and you will get incredible attention.
As the founder of the Accredited Consultant in Real Estate® Course and coaching program, I’m definitely into using video to educate not only real estate professionals but the public of the benefits of the consulting model. And having a lot of fun with it: check out http://www.ACREonYouTube.com.
Jim, you’ll notice that there is no real “video” but rather stills with music and narration.
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