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Synthia Noble (RE/Max "10" New Lenox)

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I have no direct experience oter than looking at some tours. Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor, CRS  will likely have some thoughts for you!

Dec 21, 2016 08:54 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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It seems like an expensive toy ... that said I do not have direct experience with it.  

Dec 21, 2016 05:49 PM
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Bob Crane
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I believe that Florida Tolbert Team of Keller Williams Realty Port St Lucie, FL , aka Kevin Tolbert was an early investor in this system an it seems to work well for him.

Dec 21, 2016 05:39 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

At $4500 plus monthly expenses I think it is an expensive toy that doesn't give me the ROI I need. Expect a lot of emerginf compnaies and technologies to bring prices down quickly, but if you are made of money why not?

Dec 21, 2016 04:47 PM
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Synthia Noble
RE/Max "10" New Lenox - Crete, IL

Thanks so much for the prompt response. seems like the concensus is it is a good "toy"  and clients like it, but it is better to hire someone to do the work rather than buy the camera.   

Dec 22, 2016 04:08 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I use them/offer them on every listing. Clients love them, buyers seem to too. I hire it done, I'd never buy the camera nor shoot my own listings. I have a guy that does my photos, matterport & drone: 3 hours typically under 2,000 sqft.

Here's my latest coming to market January 11,2017

Matterport: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=hgFomb5d9Kg 

 

Dec 21, 2016 09:14 PM
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Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
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Don't laugh, but when I've seen listings that have had them, it gives me motion sickness!  

Dec 21, 2016 07:54 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Cool, not enough ROI (retun on investment)  A  

Dec 21, 2016 06:39 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes I thought it was cool also until I saw the price of the camera. There are plenty of people doing it now in our area. Some agents don't like how they look but I think in certain situations they are helpful.

 

Dec 21, 2016 06:09 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It is a good product but some non-techies have issues with its use.

Dec 21, 2016 05:08 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I really like it in theory.  But they still don't have a smooth transition from view to view.  

Dec 21, 2016 04:39 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Ron and Alexandra Seigel nailed this one!

Dec 22, 2016 02:30 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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I wouldn't use it on just any listing because of the expense...

Dec 21, 2016 09:33 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Very cool, yes.  Like any technology the price will likely be reduced and the quality improved over time.   

Jan 01, 2017 07:44 AM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
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Unless you are already driving a LOT of traffic to your home videos and undertstand how to keep people engaged, I would question the investment.

I notice a LOT of people do video, and the home goes pending even before the videos are added. In the end that means -0- ROI.

Remember your investment is not only the equipment, but also your time in writing your script, and also shooting and editing.

Dec 23, 2016 05:05 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Have heard of them, but are not as popular here.

Dec 23, 2016 10:04 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Out of my price range.

Dec 22, 2016 06:35 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Matterport created a captive coral of photographers at a hefty price for the equipment and for the editing and hosting. We opted for a much lower priced alternative and with open market of editing and hosting choices. Let's see matterport camera $4500 and all the necessary added equipment another $2500, then hosting versus our system $325 Camera and $20/mo editing and hosting for up to 20 properties. It's not Rocket Science

Dec 22, 2016 03:50 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Synthia Noble - well, it is picking up! Expensive, yes. Cool, yes!

Dec 22, 2016 03:24 PM
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Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
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It is great tech but unless you are marketing a luxury home well over a million... what is the ROI?  It is just too expensive right now.  There are monthly fees besides the initial cost. 

Dec 22, 2016 02:28 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

The tours I've seen I have not liked.  Took too long to open for me.  In my book, I wouldn't spend the money on it.

Dec 22, 2016 12:31 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I have no experience with it simple because of your 2 last words.... But Expensive!

Dec 22, 2016 09:38 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I have never heard of them,  How expensive are they.

 

Dec 22, 2016 07:19 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Most cameras can do video and rather than invest in a special camera, use a good camera you can use for many other purposes and find an editing program that will create the effect you want.

Dec 22, 2016 07:10 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Let me respond by asking a question.

Would you spend $1,000 a month for a presence on Zillow ($12,000 a year) or spend $5,000 for something that is incredibly leverageable AND creates a strategic advantage for you?

Season your response with information available to you regarding what consumers are looking for in the real estate agents they hire.

Or do a little market research of your own.

Now, take a good look at what other 'biggies' in real estate do, such of the owner of Active Rain. They like to own, NOT rent impressions.

The tools of professionals are expensive. Such tools wielded by a visionary are game changers.

Dec 22, 2016 05:49 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Sounds like the ROI is not within reason for the normal agent!

Dec 22, 2016 05:44 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Way too expensive for most properties.

Dec 22, 2016 05:22 AM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

I have not used it but it is expensive.

Dec 21, 2016 10:43 PM
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Cynthia Biechler
Biechler Grp Real Estate w/HOMESMART Connect - Chicago - Chicago, IL

Yes, I looked into this & thought it was great & some agents are using it but after I saw the price of the camera, the rate of return was not worth it to me.

Dec 21, 2016 08:12 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Our brokerage offers that for all listings.   I think they're 'cool' but, I still like my walk-through virtual tour that the user doesn't have to do anything but, sit back and watch as the videographer walks through their new home!

Dec 21, 2016 07:37 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I use still photo's and I have all kinds of people looking at my listings and it doesn't take me hours to seet up.  It leaves me more time to market myself

Dec 21, 2016 06:46 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

This toy seems way out of my budget. Interesting to see what the experience has been from those who have one.

Dec 21, 2016 05:15 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am not familiar with this equipment. I hope you will blog about your experience.

Dec 21, 2016 04:44 PM