Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

Oh how awesome! I need to explore this, I'm always open to new ideas, perspectives and different forms of advertising! Thanks for sharing this!

May 12, 2016 04:21 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Tamra Lee Ulmer - pretty fun huh? I just finished the one of the little "piggy bank" for a client and he already has 1,100 views!!! 

May 12, 2016 04:28 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Thank Erin Bates for a well written post about animated micro-videos.  We've used video testimonials and other short videos based on PowerPoint slides in our business - but no animation so far excepty for a couple of "Powtoons".  Very interested in exploring this topic further - so - bookmarking!

Looking forward to reading more excellent posts from you - and just realized we were not currently following you - so fixing that now!  CLICK!!

May 12, 2016 04:46 AM
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate BR030809000 - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Erin this is a fantastic idea that wouldn't take much to put into play. Tell more about the software to make micro videos a super easy process.  It makes so much sense to me and there are many uses for a short little clip.  Thanks!

May 12, 2016 06:10 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Real video of the properties, of the local events never go out of style. There were real estate cartoons that were big for awhile too... but the platforms come and go if not monetized. Easy to make though and the cartoon characters share the woes, process details Erin Bates !

May 12, 2016 07:02 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Erin Bates  I have been making short videos for some time now . I have been putting them at the end of my blogs and putting them on Facebook  .. There are several platforms to choose from

May 12, 2016 07:28 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Erin...I am kinda diggin this. I am going to take a shot at it and see what I can come up with :)

May 12, 2016 08:40 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Erin - That's a great idea and very interesting. When we get some a break in the craziness, I'll definitely be checking out how to do this. Thanks :)

May 12, 2016 08:41 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

garaughty, abstract art, graphic design, marketing, WordPress consultant

May 12, 2016 08:50 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Erin Bates ,

This is very cool!! I'll be checking this out too when we get a break with our over the top market!! Bookmarked!! Thanks for sharing a very feature worthy post!!

May 12, 2016 09:01 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Both of thos micro video's are cute, I like the idea!

May 12, 2016 10:01 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Erin, both videos are interesting. I found myself losing interest after 15-20 seconds. How expensive are animated videos?

May 12, 2016 01:32 PM
Mike Wong
Keller Williams Realty Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
Realtor: Commercial, Residential, Leasing, Invest

Definitely on my to-do list since 2014. Any tips on companies that can do animated videos for me?

 

May 12, 2016 01:47 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Erin Bates - indeed this is pretty cool!

I have been using Powtoon for my 1-minute video market reports - and do see lots of views on them.

May 12, 2016 02:03 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers - THANK YOU for your lovely comment and your follow. Testimonial videos are always great! Keep up the good work! :) 

May 12, 2016 02:19 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Praful Thakkar - I would LOVE to see what you have been doing with the market reports. You should post a link! :) 

May 12, 2016 02:20 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Mike Wong - Ha, ha! Mike, that is too funny and something I so commonly hear from folks. Video is on the list but the last thing to be done. Of course, I can always recommend me (my company) as I do lots of them for my clients. (I am a licensed Realtor but actually own a marketing company specializing in Real Estate and Mortgage) - but you can also use Fiverr. I have heard mixed reviews about Fiverr but definitely something to consider. 

May 12, 2016 02:21 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Sharon Parisi - You are right on the money - right around the 20-30 second mark is when people trail off, so, when doing the Micro-Videos you want to keep them UNDER 30 seconds. 

The pricing really depends on so many things. For example, if you hire a "high-end" production company to make these videos for you, you could be looking in the thousands (this MIGHT be something you would do for a branding video). If you hire a smaller marketing firm (like mine for example), depending on the length of the video, you are looking in the $100-$500 range, or even less once templates are made. If you use sites like Fiverr (which have a lot of mixed reviews), you could be looking at as little as $5-$25 bucks. 

May 12, 2016 02:24 PM
Sharon Parisi

Erin, thank you for the additional information.  This is definitely something I'm going to explore.

May 19, 2016 04:26 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Dorie Dillard THANK YOU for your kind comment. Yes, it is definitely something to keep in mind. During the slow season is the perfect time to ramp up marketing for the coming year and videos are an all-star right now. 

May 12, 2016 02:25 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Anna Banana Kruchten - I LOVE Your new profile picture! Too fun. Yep, it's pretty neat to consider these videos huh? You can get high-end software, such as the adobe suite, you can use online software (powtoons, etc), or you can even use good old PowerPoint! Or, of course, you can hire someone to do the leg work for ya! Ha!

May 12, 2016 02:26 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Hannah Williams - Good for you! You are in the minority and leading the way for those who want to join you on your path!

 

 

May 12, 2016 02:27 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 www.SpaceCoastHomesNow.com  - CANNOT wait to see what you come up with! SpaceCoastHomes video debut coming right up!

May 12, 2016 02:27 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

marti garaughty THANK YOU for the feature! And that cookie looks good.

May 12, 2016 02:28 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Dick Greenberg - I can only imagine the fantastic (and likely hilarious) videos you will create my friend!

May 12, 2016 02:28 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Great way to expose yourself and get side tracked what one was going to do,

Thanks

Sam

May 12, 2016 04:39 PM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

I have a few must-dos on my list for this year and embracing video is one of them. Thanks for the micro-video overview.

May 12, 2016 08:27 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Love the idea and so good to see you back "in the Rain" Erin.

May 12, 2016 08:39 PM
Sham Reddy CRS
H E R Realty, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Thanks for great suggestions:

When working with a client I suggest that we start with ONE video that explains your brand and go from there! The opportunities are endless!

 

Animated MICRO-VIDEOS ... Are You Using Them?

May 12, 2016 09:01 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I'm not using them, yet, but I think it's a great idea, if done well, given the popularity of video  and what seems like increased interest in getting information very quickly and efficiently.

Jeff

May 12, 2016 11:28 PM
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

I use them on one of my websites and it seems to work for making my site sticky.  I've had good response from those that have viewed and it's rather simple to implement.  

May 12, 2016 11:49 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

All these substitutes for doing business are fine. The bottom line is what matters

May 13, 2016 12:26 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Erin, are you a member of YouTube Thursdays, if not please join. I'd love to have featured this post. Great information. D

May 13, 2016 12:43 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate

Erin, not animated but I am using more video. I'm working on an entire series of videos right now. 

May 13, 2016 03:26 AM
Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker
Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA
The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around

Erin,

This is something that I will work on incorporating into my business plan.  Sounds like good marketing tactic: short and sweet and to the point.

Brigita

May 13, 2016 03:27 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

On the to-do list for sure.  Thanks!

May 13, 2016 05:40 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Brigita McKelvie - ABSOLUTELY! I love your horse picture, are your horses incorpated into your brand at all? 

May 13, 2016 08:07 AM
Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker

The horses are definitely part of my brand.


Brigita

May 13, 2016 11:31 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Roger D. Mucci - Hi Roger! I have been thinking lots about you and Mickey (From FB). Hope you are doing well my friend. 

May 13, 2016 08:08 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Sham Reddy - thank you for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed!

May 13, 2016 08:08 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Jeff Dowler CRS - you nailed it. Asking consumers to "click, click, click" is becoming a "thing of the past". Bounce rates are climbing all the time and finding a way to get in front of someone BEFORE they have a chance to bounce ... is KEY!

May 13, 2016 08:09 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Teri Pacitto - LOVE your term "sticky" - that is too clever. You are right though, videos keep the engagement up and bounce down! 

May 13, 2016 08:33 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Richie Alan Naggar - yes, of course the bottom line is doing business. I like to help people who need to get more business so they can do business! Ha! In today's world there is always something you can do to get new business and if it's not one-on-one interactions, then maybe it's videos! :) Google sure thinks so...

May 13, 2016 08:34 AM
Richie Alan Naggar

You explain yourself well Erin Bates ...thank you

May 13, 2016 09:31 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Kathleen Daniels can't wait to check them out!

May 13, 2016 08:35 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - I wasn't apart of that group, but am now! Thank you for the good suggestion. I am glad you stopped by and love your new profile picture, you look very professional and happy. 

May 13, 2016 08:36 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Thanks for joining Erin. We look forward to your future posts and tips about the importance of video marketing.   D

May 14, 2016 04:58 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Oops, not posted in group yet. If so, I can get it to the top of the blog roll. D 

May 14, 2016 04:59 AM
Lyn Sims
RE/MAX Suburban - Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg Real Estate

It's on the 2-do list.

May 16, 2016 04:52 AM
Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse specialist

It is an interesting possibility. My market (NYC) is such a particular market, I would definitely need to think carefully before using this type of tool.

May 17, 2016 02:19 AM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - WOOHOO, the group finally showed up in my "groups" section allowing me to post this article to your group. I will be sharing another one tomorrow. THANK YOU so much for your assistance!

May 18, 2016 08:25 AM
Jerry Lucas
ABC Legal Docs LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Mobile Notary Colorado Springs, CO Notary Training

Can a personal photo be turned into the face of an animated character to customize it?

I haven't used videos yet, but it's on my list.  I have been learning WordPress and blogging.

Jun 09, 2016 06:58 AM