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ActiveRain Video Contest 2008 and 17 Marilyn Park Drive Hampstead NH

I love shooting videos, just check out my closets! I think I have a good 30 years worth of videos stock piled. I've captured all sorts of embarrassing moments for prosperity... LOL my kids hate me I'm sure.

Then I discovered Active Rain and because of it, YouTube and Veoh. So it's just a natural progression for me to start using videos to promote my listings and my market area and maybe to capture a friend or two in one of those rare moments.

Recently we listed a lovely home in Hampstead New Hampshire and I thought why not? Why not shoot some videos and take Active Bob up on the challenge...so using my Little trusty Cannon digital camera because I do not own a Flip Camera (hint-hint) I went to work.

First off...I am very much an amateur at shooting homes for sale and doing any kind of decent commentary. It might have helped had I thought to write out a script and if I didn't have this horrible chest cold. But none of that stopped me... I do like shooting from the hip! I'm sure Fred Light will get a kick out my feeble attempt...but like everything else you need to take baby steps before you can fly.

So Jay and I set out to work on creating a single listing blog for our new listing on 17 Marilyn Park Drive. The home owners love it! It was a lot of work but it was well worth it. We still have one Big wrinkle to iron out involving a Vflyer widget that we can not remove or edit but other than that we're loving the results.

The listing blog features videos and a virtual tour, property disclosures, Google mapping and town information. We think it looks pretty good and is an excellent web marketing opportunity for our sellers while offering a buyer more information than they could get on a home for sale from a typical MLS listing sheet. Plus, a single property blog as opposed to a single property static website allows communication without requiring the buyer to sign in…is very cutting edge Web 2.0 +.

Go check it out and let us know what you think. http://www.17marilynparkdrive.com/

To book an appointment to view this home or if you’re a potential NH home seller who wants more information about our customized internet marketing plan or to find out how we can highlight your home in the same manner as we have 17 Marilyn Park Drive give us a call at 603-548-7728.

To enter the ActiveRain Video Contest 2008 somewhat officially I think I need to embed at least one video here on ActiveRain but please do take a moment and go check out the listing blog! I'd love your feedback...and Yes I do have a strong Boston accent...plus I have a nasty cold...so no laughing!

Happy Spring!

Monika McGillicuddy,REALTOR

Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham County

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Prudential Verani Realty

Hampstead NH Real Estate

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Jay and Monika McGillicuddy, covering southern NH and the Seacoast area. If you’re thinking of selling or buying a southern NH or Seacoast area home give us a call…we’d love to help make your home ownership dreams come true.

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Posted by Monika McGillicuddy Southern NH & the Seacoast Area on 04/04/2008 08:09 PM

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26 Comments on ActiveRain Video Contest 2008 and 17 Marilyn Park Drive Hampstead NH

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The Veoh.com video seemed to have so many commercials that I left it quickly. I may have done something wrong. Probably my fault. But the other presentation was nice.

Bummer...did you double click and open it up? Or just click that arrow to play it in the blog?

LOL...I'm hoping I win even though it's a long shot.

Monika, you did great !! Still love hearing your haaaaaaaaaaawood floor.

Hi, Monika - I think you did a really nice job on this video. I can see a lot of uses for this video stuff... even if I'm not crazy about being the monkey in front of the camera.

LOL Missy...I can pahk the cah too. :)

Thanks Jesse and Kathy.The videos were fun to do...I just hate my voice.

Monika- Sounds like you had a good time doing this....I love new ideas. Oh, and your voice.....it fit perfectly with the house, love the accent :) I clicked your link and left my feedback on the listing page.

Hi Monika, It's @RealtorLefebvre. I checked out your single property blog site and I thought it was awesome! I'm trying to do the same type of thing with http://www.30jefferson.com You're right, SO MUCH MORE than any MLS listing can offer. The wave of the future!

Keep it up! Great work. And I think your voice sounds wicked pissah.

Very well done. I do think the flip would work better:) I really want a flip too how do I sign up for this contest?

I did have a good time Kathy but i just heard on twitter that I was supposed to use mixpo... Bummer.

Hi Mike...Thanks so much for following me here :) I appreciate the support.

Chris.... I want a FLIP... a pink one LOL!

Monika-great job! I try and do video and I have to do several takes...very nice!

You did a great job. I have incorporated the blog for listings - I call it my web 2.0 Home Book. :)

Nice job, I am glad that you did not walk us all through the house, better to see it from one spot. . . .

Monika, great job with the video, now you need to show Jay how to do these since he leaves them out of his blog. Sorry I can't help myself from giving him a hard time ........ LOL

LOL George I (we) would expect nothing less of you :)

Nyles...I din't wnat to be too boring. Walking though the whole house would have been very Boring.

Thanks Jo! It was our first attempt.

Midori...I did it 1st time out...as you can probably tell with all the ums...

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Very nice. I'm really enjoying everybody's videos.

Hi Monika - not until listening to you on those videos did I notice your missing R's.....and I've known you how long????

I like the idea of a single listing blog (hate that word 'blog'!) because it is much more dynamic, and I like the google map being part of it, too.

Ann

I like the whole package you provided for this listing! Of course, I also love your accent as did everyone else:)

Thank Chrystina!

Ann... The listing blog was a lot of work to do but I think a great idea...I'm excited about it. I think I'll just have to bite the bullet and buy a Flip camera.

Diane...Thank you so much :)

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Hey Monika- great job... I think it was an awesome idea to use MULTIPLE videos instead of just one...not sure if I wouldve thought of that. It helps so you are not walking around with the camera. I love the entire site for the listing too. My point 2 site does that for me in no time. Yours looks great though. I love the look/feel. I am not sure how difficult it was with your video but you sure do need the flip... it would make the video part a snap!!! I can't wait to do some listings...

PS... I know the landscaping/ outside is not the best for showing this time of year but in the last video on your page you kind of showed outside.... it will be nice when we can do a complete exterior shot and include some of the neighborhood...

Although my first experience with the video turned out to be a nightmare I am STILL excited to use it!!! :) I will have to tell you that story someday!!! UGH!!!

I love your voice... I had a friend in college that was from Rutland Vermont and you remind me of her. She used to laugh at my drawl but she was the one with the accent. I might say ya'll but there is an "r" in car, whether she wanted to believe it or not. haha

Monika you did a great job with this. I really like your two little stick figures as well :)

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What a bummer to miss out on the video competition. I already have some great ideas for the next event. Make sure I get some information the next time Active Rain decides to do something of this nature.

Thanks Kim. I can't wait till we move beyond mud season! I think filming the neighborhood might be a good idea but I'll wait till the flowers bloom.

LOL Jesse and Kathy ...you are so funny! Of course there is an r in cah! LOL

Thanks Bill..those little stick figures are actually on the sellers front porch... welcoming people into their home.

Sabrina...I'm sure they will. AR has had a lot of cool contests!

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Monika.... I liked the kitchen over-looking the family room.... and yes, you need to take baby steps before you can fly. I am looking at a flip sometime this week. And I will be taking plenty of baby steps.

PS... I like the new look and the boat in the header....

Thanks Jeff... I'm enjoying doing some video but I have to talk slower LOL!

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