Look Who's Buying a Home! (3 Minute Video)

Presenting a brand new video A surprise VIP visitor wants to buy a home in Northern Virginia.  Alexandria was his hometown and he returns in 2008 to find his home is no longer his. 

Who else to help him in his quest but Northern Virginia REALTOR and Associate Broker with RE/MAX Allegiance, Brian Block?  Take a peek at this entertaining, educational, and informative video about Virginia real estate.

 
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104 Comments on Look Who's Buying a Home! (3 Minute Video)

That was excellent, Brian!

You're a very good actor and your creativity is over the magnificent...

((-:

Jo 

03/27/2008 08:50 AM by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)


Brian,

Great job...I can tell it was hard keeping a straight face, wasn't it! You must have taken drama in Law school!!! :) Thanks,   Fran

03/27/2008 08:51 AM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)


LOL, I got a good chuckle from that, I think you should do Abe Lincoln next time.

Blog on

Joey

03/27/2008 08:51 AM by Joey Remondino Broker, GRI, E-Pro (StoneHouse Realty Inc)


I bet he can qualify for a V.A. loan.  

03/27/2008 08:53 AM by Mike Elliott, Keller Williams Realty


please post the stip list from the lender

03/27/2008 09:00 AM by Tony Grego with Paramount Mortgage Funding


Very funny!  I like the 8 second tour!  What program did you use to put the video together???

03/27/2008 09:04 AM by Sara Homan (Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty Inc)


Brian, I was expecting to see the TV interview and I nearly fell off MY chair. What a hoot and very clever! Did you get some referrals?

03/27/2008 09:08 AM by Debbie Malone, RE/MAX, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX 1st Olympic, ABR, e-PRO, ASP)


Well well Brian...I must say...STELLAR! I am lol'n at the Waynes World reference. :) Party on Wayne!

03/27/2008 09:23 AM by Baton Rouge & Denham Springs Relocation Lindsay Pendleton, e-PRO, REW, AHWD (Prime Properties)


Brian, excellent and fun to watch, great script. So is George moving to the D.C. area?

03/27/2008 09:27 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Brian - This clearly took a lot of effort on your part, and I wish you luck in the video contest.  I still haven't ever created a video for online use - I need to get on the ball and figure it out sometime.  Take care -

03/27/2008 10:20 AM by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)


Oh My Gosh!  I about fell out of my chair just like Mr. Washington.  That was hilarious!  Anybody with a terrific sense of humor will be calling you for assistance on this one.  Congratulations! 

03/27/2008 10:53 AM by Shannon Lefevre Naples, Florida CRS (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.)


Brian...Cute, very cute. Love the 8 second tour and the past client recommendation. You did a great job, very creative.

03/27/2008 10:59 AM by Guilford Connecticut Real Estate Agent, Sandra Cummings (William Raveis Real Estate)


Now how come I imagined you'd be just like that??? You're pretty funny but hey...made for an entertaining video...I hope you win!

03/27/2008 11:58 AM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)


Brian,  Of course, he can still visit Gadsby's after he's "snowed" by the changes he'll see when you take the tour,  Karen

03/27/2008 12:48 PM by Karen Kruschka - One of the most experienced agents in Northern Virginia (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Well done Brian! I was thoroughly entertained and now know who to call when I want to buy a home in Alexandria!!!

03/27/2008 04:44 PM by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc


JO:  I'm glad that you liked it.  I did take one semester of acting in college.

03/27/2008 07:39 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


MIKE:  You are probably right.  I didn't even think about that angle.

03/27/2008 07:41 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


SARA:  The 8 second tour is one of my favorite parts too!  I used Windows MovieMaker for editing.

03/27/2008 07:43 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


DEBBIE:  I'm still waiting for the t.v. interview to air -- I hope I'm not on the cutting room floor.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow.  In the meantime, I've got this video.  Thanks for your comments and I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

03/27/2008 07:44 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


DEBRA:  Thanks for your comments.  Glad you found it funny!

03/27/2008 07:45 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


LINDSAY:  Glad you enjoyed the Wayne's World reference.  My wife didn't quite get it until I explained.  Our office receptionist loved it.

03/27/2008 07:46 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


MISSY:  Thanks for your compliments and for watching the video.

03/27/2008 07:46 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


JASON:  Thanks for stopping by and watching.  It did take quite a bit of effort to produce the video, but that was half the fun.  Wait until you see the blooper reel!  It was a lot of laughs.

03/27/2008 07:47 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


SHANNON:  Thanks for your compliments.  One of my good friends (and former clients) called me today after watching the video and said "Hi, I'm John Adams.  I heard my friend Pres. Washington worked with you and I need to buy a home too."

03/27/2008 07:49 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


SANDRA:  Thanks.  It was 11.5 seconds originally but I had to cut out a bit to get in under the 3 minute mark for the contest guidelines.

03/27/2008 07:50 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


SALLY:  Glad you enjoyed it.  I thought you would.  I had our receptionist and office manager in stitches today.  They may send it out to our entire brokerage!

03/27/2008 07:51 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


KAREN:  It's funny you mention Gadsby's.  I actually had a line about that in the original filming, but had to edit it out for timing purposes.  Also, John Carlyle House and Mt. Vernon.

03/27/2008 07:52 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


BRYANT:  I'm glad you watched the video.  I've always enjoyed yours... uh...  I mean Blogging Bertha's videos.

03/27/2008 07:53 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


I am still laughing.  GREAT job.  Very creative.  You could do a whole series of these!

03/27/2008 08:13 PM by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)


LOL that was very entertain!!!   You are certainly settin' the bar high my friend....     great job

03/27/2008 08:47 PM by Desiree Daniels, Mercer County, NJ, Real Estate (RE/MAX Tri County)


Brian - well done and very creative!  If you sold a home to George Washington you can sell a home to anyone!  :)  

03/28/2008 06:21 AM by Charlie Doriguzzi - Bank of America (Bank Of America)


Brian, and I was impressed when you sold Paris Hilton that condo in Arlington!  Will he give you a recommendation for your listing  book?

03/28/2008 08:28 AM by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)


Good video Brian.  You should have had GW check up on his former town house on the 500 block of Cameron!

03/28/2008 10:00 AM by Jason


Brian - that was funny and entertaining... great acting and you gave me an idea... in regards to youtude marketing.

03/28/2008 10:45 AM by Your Local Seattle / Eastside Realtor, Freddy M. Delgadillo with Brio Realty (Brio Realty, INC)


Brian, you had me cracking up!  Job well done and good luck with the contest.  Either way, it'll be great for your prospective clients to see just how much personality goes along with those credentials!

03/28/2008 11:32 AM by Natalie Langford, Winchester, VA Real Estate (Realty Direct of Shenandoah Valley)


Hilarious- Go Brian! I think he owned Woodlawn too- This is a customer wiht a lot of potential!

03/28/2008 01:21 PM by scott montgomery


Brian.... Nice creative piece!!   Was expecting to see your CBS debut,  I'll keep looking.

03/28/2008 05:03 PM by Dan Cummings - Connecticut's Running Realtor (Raveis Real Estate)


MARGARET:  Now you've got me thinking.  I've got to create one for sellers too!

03/28/2008 06:14 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


DESIREE:  Glad you enjoyed it.  As you can imagine, this was fun too produce.

03/28/2008 06:15 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


CHARLIE:  Thanks for your comment and your vote of confidence.

03/28/2008 06:15 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


PAT:  I'm just gathering up the celebrity testimonials.  Thanks for watching.

03/28/2008 06:16 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


JASON:  Thanks for watching and for the compliment.  There was so much more I wanted to add but had to cut out for brevity's sake.

03/28/2008 06:18 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


FREDDY:  Thanks for your very complimentary comments.

03/28/2008 06:22 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


NATALIE:  I'm excited about using this video as a promotional piece for my business.

03/28/2008 06:23 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


DAN:  Thanks.  Should be on CBS tomorrow.  I'll certainly post that video.

03/28/2008 06:42 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Great Job Brian.  I bet the agents at your office thought you lost it when you were standing out front dressed up like George Washington.

03/28/2008 08:28 PM by Michael Pierce - Overland Park Real Estate - Leawood Real Estate (Prudential Kansas City Realty - Overland Park, Kansas)


MICHAEL: Thanks.  Luckily, I filmed this on Easter Sunday when there was pretty much nobody there.  Though there was one agent who asked me about the wig the next day.  Now, the receptionist thinks I'm a bit funny after seeing this video and when I asked to reserve a conference room at 2:30 -- she asked a.m. or p.m.?  I said p.m., of course.  She said, "Oh, I thought maybe you wanted to film another video when nobody else was around."

03/28/2008 08:34 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Brian, Great job! You really worked your tail off writing scripts, etc! Way to go. So funny....Elizabeth

03/29/2008 08:20 PM by Huntsville, Alabama Real Estate Agent Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper-Golden (Remax Huntsville/Madison)


Brian, A very excellent video.  And now, onto the bloopers.  AJ

03/30/2008 06:21 PM by Alan 'AJ' Nisen California Contra Costa Mortgage Officer (A Large Bank in America)


Fantastic job.  You had me laughing the whole time. 

03/30/2008 06:27 PM by Stacy Magid, Prince William County Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Elite)


Your written blogs are creative and enjoyable to read, but now you have entered the Videoblogoshpere, too...WOW!

03/31/2008 09:46 AM by Chelle Gassan-NOVA Realtor and Stager (Weichert, Realtors and Staged Homes VA)


George Brian, this is fantastic! Awesome, can you ghost write for me and oh, do the video too! You are too funny! I loved it! Fantastic, Splendid and well done! Presidential Service no doubt!

03/31/2008 10:47 AM by Gilbert Arizona Real Estate - Candace Robinson (HomeSmart )


CREE:  Thanks for your comments.  Him and the headless horseman!

03/31/2008 04:02 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


ELIZABETH:  Thanks for the kudos!  Once I came up with the concept, the script came pretty easily.

03/31/2008 04:03 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


STACY:  I was laughing too!  I still laugh every time I watch it!

03/31/2008 04:04 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


CHELLE:  Thanks for your very nice comment.  I'm looking forward to some future videos.

03/31/2008 04:04 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


CANDACE:  Thanks for your comment!  Glad you loved the video.  I can ghost write and video your piece for a small fee.

03/31/2008 04:05 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Brian~Bravo!  If this is the wave of the future I'm on board.  Congratulations on a job well done.  Hope you'll send a postcard from NY. 

Cheers!

 

03/31/2008 11:09 PM by Gina McNew Host of Diva in the House- The Voice of Real Estate Staging Radio (diva la difference interiors)


GINA:  Thanks for your comment.  There's starting to be some stiff competition in the video contest.

04/02/2008 11:47 AM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Hi Brian, That was cute, funny and informational. Good luck in the contest!

04/02/2008 03:14 PM by Megan McGonigal - Cecil County, MD & Harford County, MD real estate (RE/MAX Integrity)


Great job, Brian.  I commend you on your courage.  Now, if only I could muster up some of my own!

04/02/2008 09:47 PM by Kristal Reid - Zebulon, GA (Century 21 Adams-Walker)


KRISTAL:  Thanks for your comment.  I'm not sure it took courage -- just a willingness to have some fun.  And a very supportive wife to film my exploits.

04/03/2008 07:49 AM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Brian, You are a riot! ROTFLMAO! Fantastic job!......And your wife is gorgeous!

Ginger 

04/03/2008 01:08 PM by Wilmington NC Real Estate Ginger & Roger Sala Keller Williams (Keller Williams Wilmington North Carolina)


GRACE:  Thanks.  Thanks.  And Thanks!  I'll let my wife know about your compliment.  I'm very lucky.  She keeps me around for my sense of humor.

04/03/2008 08:22 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Brian, I'll throw my compliment in the hat with all the rest - great video. As for the "Entertainment Value" portion of the judging criteria, you've got it in the bag!

04/04/2008 01:49 PM by Candis Hidalgo - ClassifiedFlyerAds.com Real Estate Marketing (Classified Flyer Ads .com)


Brian...your video was awesome.  Any prospective client seeing this can see what a great guy you are and someone that would be fun to work with...great job!

Bob

04/04/2008 06:18 PM by Annie & Bob Pacieznik, Real Estate and Home Staging Experts. Edina, Minnesota (REMAX Action West)


Brian - Wow you outdid yourself - ironically I feel like I know you so much better - and your sense of humor - enjoyed it all - thanks for sharing,

04/04/2008 11:12 PM by Clearwater Real Estate - Tampa Bay FL Homes & Condos for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Belloise Realty)


CANDIS:  Thanks for your compliment.  I'm happy to be the entertainer!

04/05/2008 09:09 AM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


BOB:  Thanks!  I enjoyed your video too but I still can't pronounce your last name.

04/05/2008 09:11 AM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


CYNDEE:  Thanks for the compliment.  Did you check out the blooper reel yet?

04/05/2008 09:15 AM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Love it!  Your sense of humor really comes across, yet you are still delivering valuable information.  Awesome.

04/07/2008 11:50 PM by Sara Bonert (Zillow)


SARA:  Thanks for your gracious compliments.  It was a fun video to produce.

04/08/2008 04:10 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


I needed a good laugh!  Thank you so much!

04/08/2008 09:20 PM by Melody Botting RE/MAX Empire Realty


Congrats to you and you certainly worked hard to get it...now to the bloopers.

04/09/2008 06:35 AM by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)


Brian, fantastically creative and fun for all!  Great stuff.

04/09/2008 07:34 AM by Ryan Hukill - Edmond RealtorĀ® (Hukill Group - Paradigm Realty)


Very well done and extremely clever as well.  Congratulations Brian!

04/09/2008 07:43 AM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)


Brian...once again...congratulations.  Your video was one of the first we had seen and it really impressed us and got us going.  It's awesome....have fun with your flip video camera...we can't wait to see what you've got in store for us next....

04/09/2008 09:31 AM by Annie & Bob Pacieznik, Real Estate and Home Staging Experts. Edina, Minnesota (REMAX Action West)


Hi Brian,

Great job!  I loved it.  It was very, very creative.  Congratulations.

04/09/2008 09:48 AM by Bill Exeter (1031 Exchange Expert) (Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC)


Congratulations Brian!!  Great job, I see there was some tough competition. I thought just for a second I was going to jump in, but decided not too!  There was no way I could even come close to you guys.

04/09/2008 01:08 PM by Gilbert Arizona Real Estate - Candace Robinson (HomeSmart )


Brian, I don't know how I missed this, but this video was awesome man.

04/09/2008 03:08 PM by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (Beach View Real Estate)


Brian, Excellent video.  Loved the 50 states shocker and "presidential service".  Totally awesome!

04/09/2008 04:04 PM by


KAREN:  Thanks for your comment.  It was fun to make the video and exciting to be a winner.  I'm looking forward to making more.

04/10/2008 09:23 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


RYAN:  Thanks for your comment and compliments.