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How To Get Some Easy Bonus Points on ActiveRain - Local Video Contest Announcement

By Jason Crouch

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Austin Texas Homes, LLC 453249

June 02, 2009 03:07 AM

I think this video covers almost all of the bases (give it a few seconds to load fully):

Here are some recent local videos that I made which may inspire an idea for your entry:

Stone Hill Town Center - VIDEO UPDATE

Mighty Fine Burgers - Austin, Texas (Video Journal)

Trip to Round Rock Donuts! (Video Journal)

Finally, here are a few additional details:

I am excited to announce that the judges will be Richard Weisser, Debe Maxwell, Carolyn Tann-Starr, Lesley Lambert, and me.

As Jeremy Blanton mentioned in his comment below: "If you don't own a video camera, You can also use your digital camera. Most of them come with a video feature built in them. Usually the quality is pretty good!"

Make sure you post a link to your entry in the comments HERE. You might also want to email the link to me to ensure that you have a backup - my email address is jason@austintexashomes.com.

If you have any questions at all, feel free to call, email, or post them below. Once again, the deadline is JUNE 23rd. In order to be eligible for the contest, the post MUST have been created between June 2nd and June 23rd!

Thanks for reading/watching, and good luck!

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Cathy Tishhouse

RE/MAX Showcase Homes - Royal Oak, MI

Royal Oak Real Estate

Here is the link to my entry for the video contest - the first is to my "outside blog" but it shows that it was posted to Localism in the link address. But just in case, I have included the localism link

http://metrodetroit-homes.com/channels/regional_localism/topics/birmingham_village_fair

http://localism.com/blog/mi/birmingham/posts/1110001/Birmingham-Michigan-Village-Fair

Jun 23, 2009 12:37 PM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Hi Jason, it is 8:34 pm EST on June the 23rd of the year 2009 and we think we just made the contest deadline. It has been a test for us non-video users. But after a couple of crazy days, hope this qualifies. Here's our link: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1126926/what-s-in-a-city-a-lot-in-ours-brampton-ontario-canada-have-a-look

Here is our Localism link also: http://localism.com/neighbor/alpeggy

Jun 23, 2009 12:37 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Christine! You're IN! I meant 12MN tonight--I think Jason is playing hookie right now so, I THINK he meant tonight--you've still got a couple of hours to go!!

GREAT entries so far, that's for SURE!

Jun 23, 2009 03:58 PM

Lourdes Hoglo REALTOR® Three Village & North Shore Suffolk Co. Long Island

Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Setauket, NY

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1127256/port-jefferson My entry!

Jun 23, 2009 04:01 PM

Lourdes Hoglo REALTOR® Three Village & North Shore Suffolk Co. Long Island

Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Setauket, NY

Here is the link to Localism, http://localism.com/neighbor/lhsunflower I gave you the link to my blog before.

Jun 23, 2009 04:57 PM

Lourdes Hoglo REALTOR® Three Village & North Shore Suffolk Co. Long Island

Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Setauket, NY

Here is the link to Localism, http://localism.com/neighbor/lhsunflower I gave you the link to my blog before.

Jun 23, 2009 04:57 PM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

I had so much fun, I decided to do another video.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1127295/the-newport-wedge

Jun 23, 2009 04:59 PM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Christine - Both of your entries will count! You made the deadline with your second one with ONE MINUTE to spare!

To all - Sorry I haven't been able to respond lately - we were in the midst of an estate sale for my mother-in-law for about a week, then I got sick with food poisoning. I am back in the saddle now, so to speak, and I look forward to judging these cool entries.

Jun 24, 2009 03:17 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Okay, I'm almost through! There are some excellent entries--this is TOUGH! Are you guys READY?!!

Jun 25, 2009 03:36 PM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Debe - I just sent you a quick email. Thanks!

Jun 25, 2009 03:57 PM

Kathy Sperl-Bell

Active Adults Realty - Lewes, DE

The suspence is killing us! Hope you will post all the entries in one place so that we can see them all! Who made the popcorn?

Jun 25, 2009 10:17 PM

Robert Hammerstein

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Jason - I know you all have a lot of homework here but yes the suspense is killing us.. Any news yet? Today is the 26th Just curious..No pressure here... ha ha... Not that I think I have a chance with all the great entries so far... Very cool contest I might add... :-) Will you be making an announcement soon in a new post?

Jun 26, 2009 04:53 AM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Kathy and Bob - No news is no news, I'm sorry to say. I haven't even had a chance to view all of the entries yet. I am hoping to get this wrapped up by the end of the month, but we also have 5 judges with very different schedules. I assure you that you will know very quickly once I have the results. Thanks!

Jun 26, 2009 05:00 AM

Kenneth Cole

Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

This was a learning and fun experience. I enjoyed the other videos as well.

Jun 26, 2009 05:49 AM

Robert Hammerstein

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Jason - thanks and no pressure dude.... We all appreciate the fact that this takes time.. I just thought about this contest today while I was checking my bookmarks... Please take your time... I know I have been busy as well.... thanks for putting this contest up in the first place... Some great vids out there for sure. A daunting task to judge them all.. Good luck to you and the rest of the judges.. ;-)

Jun 26, 2009 09:12 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Did you get my email? If not, check JUNK! ;-)

Jun 26, 2009 02:08 PM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Debe - I did get it, but I am having trouble getting the file to open.

Jun 26, 2009 02:15 PM

Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ

Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

Dear Judges,

As far as I'm concerned, you may have all the time in the world to decide my video is the best. Please remember that all the other contestants put undue pressure on you...

Jun 26, 2009 10:52 PM

Kathy Sperl-Bell

Active Adults Realty - Lewes, DE

Judges - Oh those contestants from the other Sussex County - me thinks they doth protest too much!

Now, over here in Sussex County, Delaware, in what we call LSD (Lower Slower Delaware), we never put pressure on people!

Jun 26, 2009 11:52 PM

Lourdes Hoglo REALTOR® Three Village & North Shore Suffolk Co. Long Island

Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Setauket, NY

Judges, no pressure... my video is pure art... just waiting.... :)

Jun 27, 2009 02:41 PM