Video. Do you use it with your REI business?

Video. Do you use it with your REI business?

Renter · Allendale, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes

Since I'm a total rookie in REI but have a background in video, I'm trying to think of ways to leverage that skill and to benefit my REI business.

Who is using video and how are you using it?

Here is a fresh style I like: Cool Real Estate Video

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  • Involved In Real Estate · My City, NJ · Member since 2013 · 181 posts · 81 votes
    12y

    I use video in my advertising for rentals. Videos say a few 1000 more words than still pics. Video gives people a much better feel for overall size of rooms & house. I found that using a video cuts down on the amount of, "oh this house is so small" & wasting time showing to people you can't please. Mine are un-narrated and simple, but I like your more professional version better, I think I'll try that next time.

  • Renter · Allendale, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes
    12y

    Thanks for the positive words @George C. about the video! Do you have some examples of your videos? I've seen what Realtors are doing but I'm curious to see if Real Estate Investors are looking at video for their business in a different way.

  • Investor · Santa Barbara, CA · Member since 2013 · 658 posts · 315 votes
    12y

    That looks just like my rental unit! haha. Very professional, nice work. I have not begun to use video but I think a short video tour would work really well for a really clean rental that you want to show off.

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    Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    12y

    I use video in my RE biz to showcase rehab projects both for the intent of showing to potential investors as well as to make a record of my rehab projects. I don't do it for all, but I do for all the large projects. You can view some of them on my website if you wish.

  • Renter · Allendale, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes
    12y

    @Will Barnard that's a good idea. I think that we often forget about using video to document and we typically think about it as a marketing tool alone.

  • Property Manager · Livonia, MI · Member since 2011 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    12y

    I have been thinking about adding videos to my site. How do I even start? I have very good pictures, but don't even know how to start with the video part of it.

  • Renter · Allendale, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes
    12y

    @Geprge P. what is your site?

  • Property Manager · Livonia, MI · Member since 2011 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    12y

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  • Renter · Allendale, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes
    12y

    @George P. I think even some simple video with quality voice over and music would be helpful. They can be done on a budget.

    Here are some low budget videos we did for a local investor friend:

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    These are a mix of photos with movement added and video shots using some tools like sliders.

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Garner, NC · Member since 2011 · 42 posts · 15 votes
    12y

    I've starting using YouTube to connect with potential sellers and advertise my Rent-To-Own deals.

  • Real Estate Investor Downey , CA · Member since 2013 · 118 posts · 8 votes
    12y
    Nicholas Davidson , I love your video, I want to increment video on my RE business I have been on RE for 7 years. Where are you located ? I am in CA .
  • Renter · Allendale, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes
    12y

    @Vicky Covarrubias thanks for the kind words! I'm located in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. I'd be happy to answer any video questions if you have them. I'm not much help in REI questions yet though ;-)

  • House Flipper · East Stroudsburg, PA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 205 votes
    12y

    Vey impressive videos. I would think this would be a natural transition for you. It seems no matter where you look everyone is promoting video for social net working. You're high quality presentations and picture quality is impressive. One question why not mention price? In my area we mention price in order to qualify the prospect, I notice in other areas, it is avoided. Just a question not a negative comment.

  • Renter · Allendale, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes
    12y

    @John Moore I've done a lot of Real Estate videos and my clients have never asked to put prices in the video. That might be an effective strategy though. I'll bring that up next time we do one.

  • San Francisco, CA · Member since 2014 · 6 posts · 0 votes
    12y

    I do not understand why all homes over 3M do not have a professional video. The margins are so big, it just seems worth it. Isn't it a tax write off as well? We shoot projects internationally for homes ranging from 1M to 50M, and our clients seem to keep coming back for them.

    Remember, video is only useful if it's good.

  • Renter · Allendale, MI · Member since 2013 · 20 posts · 2 votes
    12y
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