First, I apologize I have not gotten our Week Two: Prelisting Package to you sooner!
Our assignment for Week Two was to send a PreListing Package electronically to our client that was in California. He was planning a move to Arizona and liked to golf. (Note: I made it personal by using Linda Davis for my referring agent and spoke of her playing golf in video).
I thought you would like to see what I do to help me in my horrid-dreaded videos :) I use a webcam ... and to make sure that I remember everything I'd planned - I use small label stickers and attach around the camera. I guess I'm nuts in some ways, but I don't like to see people's eye movements as they "read" what they are saying.
Missy has used a Prelisting Package for quite some time now. Like so many things, I've intended on it, I've known it's a good thing, but I have never put one together. We spoke a few times, she shared hers with me, and I tweaked and tweaked and made it my own.
Our PreListing Package included the following:
- A short email with a Video Introduction (yikes all those ummmm's)
- PreListing Questionnaire (To be returned prior to face-to-face meeting)
- Consumer Notice (aka Agency Disclosure Form - required in PA)
- Satisfaction Guaranteed (One page "A Guarantee of Satisfaction or Release from Contract"
- Client Testimonials
- Market Value & Pricing (Writings about pricing, current market, etc)
- Marketing (All of the websites and marketing that I will do)
Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to try it out in "real life" yet - but I definitely will be using it as soon as I can!!
Kim, the sticky notes on the camera thing is hilarious. When I first started with video, I thought it would be useful to use large cue cards like they do on Late Night w/David Letterman. Let me tell you -- that's an awful experience. It's better to just be comfortable with what you plan to say and go in without notes. Just be you and improvise. Don't worry about sticking 100% to a script but rather convey the gist of what you wish to say to the intended audience.
On another note, I've been a Toastmasters member for about 5 years. It really helps with public speaking. We used to collect a quarter for every "ummm..." "aaahhhh" "you know..." etc. and then buy gift cards for people who gave outstanding speeches. Think about Toastmasters -- it's a great organization, a way to meet and network with others, and a terrific way to improve your public speaking skills.
Brian,
hahaaa So my @20-25 takes per video isn't a good idea either? I'm not sure I'll ever have the right face on while frozen before or after..... hair in the right place.... not stumbling too bad...etc. You, however, are a talented video guy!
Interesting you mention Toastmasters, I've thought about it quite a bit, I really like the idea of it. Except I'd be poor with the hmmmm and ahhhhh haha.
By the way, it was fun picking the brain of your mentor, THE DESIREE DANIELS last week :) heehee.
I laughed me head off at the sticky notes, but I agree I hate seeing peoples eyes move. I must say I am usually tech savvy but loved this challenge because I never thought to use my camera like this.
Thanks for the subliminal mention!!! This is such great stuff and shared so freely here on Active Rain. This is what Active Rain is all about and why I always talk postitive about it. Well...except when I wear my Carnac hat.
I loved the video because it seemed so real and not just going through the motions. I agree with Brian... Toastmasters is FANTASTIC. I have been a member for years. My first speech I was shaking so hard that I almost knocked over the podium but now I think nothing of it. Find a great group and it will be another avenue to network for your business as well.
Kim, Great job! Sounds like the rest of us need to become members of Toastmasters..I had no idea my mentor was a member....what other secrets is she not telling us? She is amazing!!! Way to go Kim, love the sticky notes!
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Kim, the sticky notes on the camera thing is hilarious. When I first started with video, I thought it would be useful to use large cue cards like they do on Late Night w/David Letterman. Let me tell you -- that's an awful experience. It's better to just be comfortable with what you plan to say and go in without notes. Just be you and improvise. Don't worry about sticking 100% to a script but rather convey the gist of what you wish to say to the intended audience.
On another note, I've been a Toastmasters member for about 5 years. It really helps with public speaking. We used to collect a quarter for every "ummm..." "aaahhhh" "you know..." etc. and then buy gift cards for people who gave outstanding speeches. Think about Toastmasters -- it's a great organization, a way to meet and network with others, and a terrific way to improve your public speaking skills.