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Using video and blogs to make an "Average" home stand out from all others

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I had a great comment from a reader of my recent post, "This one tip can save
your client $150,000 on their home sale". The reader asked "How does one turn
an average home into something sleek and stylish like an iphone or ipod"?

This is where you can really set yourself apart from all other realtors and help your
clients market their home in a way that attracts buyers.


Watch this video:


Do you think this video got people's attention? Why?


The house is nothing special. But the "Lifestyle" is special. And the video uses clever
techniques to capture prospects attention and draw them in. You won't believe how
many times the video got watched, and how many prospects came to view the home
and actually commented that they had watched (and laughed!) at the video.
 

Of course, this shows that they actually paid attention to the video, which makes it a 
"Home Run".


By showing people what it is like to live in the home, instead of selling the physical house,
the video appeals to prospects and does an excellent job of setting this house apart from
all others.


Blogging on Active Rain is a great marketing tool for showcasing homes in this way... and
videos like these get watched (and paid more attention to) than sleek studio productions.

What lessons can be learned from this video?

  • Every home has unique selling points that make it special

  • Using humor and other persuasive techniques capture attention and make a home stand out

  • People relate well to "amateur style" videos

There are some other techniques I'll write about that ad value to homes and make them more
desirable. 


Let's hear your comments about how you would use video to make a home "sleek and stylish"


Regards,
Steve

Distinguish yourself from all other agents. Sell your clients' homes
faster for top market price.  http://BigBadHomeSale.com

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Susie Blackmon
Ocala, FL
Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Hi there.... love the 'outside the box' concept.  Those of us who live 'outside the box' gravitate to unique ideas.  Went to the site and filled out the form. Thanks for your post. 


Feb 26, 2008 08:31 PM
Edward W. Lui
Mars Hill Realty Group - Georgetown, TX
Georgetown Texas Real Estate

Looks interesting...I'm most curious about how you teach homeowners to correctly price their home in a complex market without the use of a real estate agent.  I copied this from your website.

 

"The Big, Bad Home Sale Includes:
Our Story of why we created the Big, Bad Home Sale

Why Realtors and MLS are Not Your Best Choice


How to Use The Internet To Sell Your Home Quickly

Web 2.0 Home Sale Strategies To Save You Huge Advertising Dollars

How to Create A "Buzz" and Get People Begging to Buy Your Home

The Proprietary 5 Step Big, Bad Home Sale System

We Provide You Examples, Templates and Cheat Sheets, So You Can
Hold Your own Big, Bad Home Sale FAST

Much More Useful Information Including Our Personal Rolodex of Valuable Resources to Make Your Big, Bad Home Sale The Hottest Home Selling Event Your Neighborhood Has Ever Seen!"

 

 

Come on now Steve, can't we all just be friends? 

Can't real estate agents implement these just as well?  Marketing is only part of the reason why a seller pays a listing agent.  It's also because they have a professional who is trained in the intricacies of a real estate transaction and can help minimize risk (legal and financial) for their client.  Somebody who isn't emotionally attached and can give objective advice and counseling during the transaction.  How much is that worth? 

Rather then put the pressure on not using an agent at all, why not put the pressure on hiring an agent that is properly trained and capable of effective marketing?

Mar 08, 2008 03:24 AM
Steve Rosenbaum
Social Media Do's and Don'ts - Cedar Park, TX

Edward,

I'm glad you pointed that out, and yes, I agree with you. You are absolutely right about realtors implementing these strategies. I think I will update these videos to reflect that.  Good comment.

 

Mar 08, 2008 04:26 PM
Obeoman Glade Jones
www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

 

 

Content is king. The consumer will decide what they want.

 

Steve

Mar 19, 2008 08:03 AM