Can Using Video In Real Estate Help Set Your Offer Apart From Others?

Hi Bryan, Like anything, we need to have lots of tools in our toolbox...this might be one of them

Hi Kathleen, thank YOU for brining up the privacy setting..a fantastic addition to this post!!

Hi Charlie, being able to present in person is always best but not always possible.

Hi Tammy, Oh yeah..It takes a bit of getting used to....but I thought I would just give it a try and see how it went.

Hi Bill, Might help..but might be overkill as well..who knows in your situation

Hi Michelle, To me it's really more for the list agent. I always submit things in writing in the e-mail that I'm sending over as well as a cover letter. Like anything, we are all different and our clients and counterparts are as well. Some people hate video and just want to read stuff...so I do both. Then some clients like you mention don't want to see any of it. I've not encountered that often though. Typically a seller will want to know as much about the buyers as possible and vice versa.

Hi Ronald, totally agree!

Hi John, Video is not for everyone..but this was just an idea that I've been working with

Hi Chris and Dick, I just commented recently on one of my fave bloggers Rob Shepherd about how he is like you and doesn't like having to click on video and prefers reading things. I am the same if this was the only option..hate to HAVE to click on video to watch something that I could have easily read..or could have been conveyed with one photo. That said, I prefer video when learning something as I'm a visual learner. In this case, I offer both written and video so the other agent can click on the video or not....just another option depending on how they like it.

Hi John, Just trying something different...

Hi Jill, One of the great things about a post is the comments that add to it as well as opinions from others that can come at things from a different angle that the poster didn't consider. Kathleen asked about the privacy which I thought was a something really important enough to add to the body of the post instead of just leaving it in the comment section.

Hi Laura, for some reason my computer cam stopped working..so I just use a small tripod and put my camera on it, take the video then upload to my computer. It's definitaly an addition to work and time..so might not be an option when under a major time crunch to get an offer over.

Hi Brenda, I send a link over to the listing agent in the e-mail which also outlines all the attachments as well as the key points of the offer. My video is really for the listing agent to see and if they want to show it to the sellers they have the link. I know if I were presenting several offers, I would mention to the seller that the one agent attached a video and ask them if they wanted to see it.

Hi Marc, just an idea that I've been using recently....figure if it helped when the lender did this, why not try from me as well.

Hi Tammie, that was my thinking as well, that it's worth a go..especially if your clients are continually up against other offers.

Hi Richard, as some have mentioned..they don't like video and it's not for everyone. Always good to stick with what you're good at!

Hi Jimmy, I love the feature of video e-mail...just now starting to think of ways to utilize it.

Hi Lisa, Figure since it worked with the lender's video mail...that this was somthing I could try to use to set my offer apart in multiple offer situations.

Hi Tom, just trying something different

Hi Joan, Presenting in person is always the optimal choice,  but not always available. I too like the letter from the buyers and if they want to add this, I do as well.    

Hi Cheryl, It is the video mail that is in my website...realprosystems.com. I upload a video from my files, or sync with YouTube, so I can attach the video. When it's clicked on, it goes to my website so the viewer has all my contact information, etc.        

Hi Jane, certainly not for everyone, but video in general in our business is just something that will be an asset to your agent toolbox.

Hi Gerard, that has been the feedback so far.

Hi Harry, because of the extra work involved, I've used it only when I felt it would be a possible benefit

Hi Harry, it did certainly help my buyers when the lender did this.

Hi Michael, Presenting in person is always the optimal choice, but in many listing agents just wanted you to send over the offer via e-mail, this can be helpful.

Hi Sheila, they are definitely more work and doesn't always have the opportunity or time to make a quick video. Utimately, the offer needs to be a strong one...especially in a multiple offer situation. I've only used it so far for the listing agent...or to FSBO sellers. They can choose to open the link or not..totally up to them. Most listing agents are curious about the agents that have made the offers..and I know I will look them up before presenting offers when on the listing side. It just gives them a little a visual of me as well as having all my info right there while still keeping the seller and buyer's at arms length.

Hi Cindy, there's always something new to try right?

Hi Edward, Just trying to embrace and utilize it to my favor!

Hi Richie, I agree that most people want a face to face personal touch..so this is always best when you can do it. It's just another option for those that want to view the video when face to face is not available.

Hi Roger, It's all about who you're representing and using the tools available to help your clients to the best you can.

Hi Gary, just an idea on something we can add to our agent tool box. You never know when it will come in handy.

Hi Eric, well, there is the timing issue and sometimes it's just not feasable. Hmm..if I waited to lose a few lbs...I'd never get em out..lol. Shoulders and above :)

Hi Helen and Larry, thank you and much appreciated!

Hi Jill, As you know, it's not easy putting yourself in front of the camera, but if it can help an offer get accepted, I'll do it :)

Hi Lisa, Thank you! I'd love to hear how it works for you!