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YouTube Thursdays - Time to Have a Little Fun!

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

YouTube Thursdays - Just for Fun Videos

 

 

Today, our YouTube Thursdays suggestion is to have a little fun. In other words, we encourage you to produce videos that truly connect you to your core audience. Building connections is pretty effective when you tap into your own passion. Once again, this effort requires some thought. What values do you share with your target demographic(s)?

For example, let’s say you sell a particular geographic area. Instead of the usual listing, neighborhood videos, shops and businesses, try to pin point the subtle reasons why you love the area. Imagine a video serious showcasing the # of reasons that make this area so desirable. If tree-lined streets are an attraction - create a series of videos showing their beauty and benefits. You can easily get four videos out of the idea, by shooting a video for each season. 

 

If you’re a pet-friendly agent, consider featuring a favorite pet of the week, or month.  Perhaps with a tie-in with a local adoption shelter.  You can easily imagine the goodwill and emotional impact of this video series. Taking it another step, you could do a video series featuring your own special pet(s). This is a series we do featuring our own spoiled baby - Mac Moments.  We get a lot of positive feedback and Mac has become quite the celebrity. 

 

If your niche is waterfront properties, it makes sense to create a series of videos showcasing the lifestyle. For example, area wildlife and perhaps the many recreational opportunities for those who live on the different bodies of water. Imagine the fun you’ll have shooting adventures such as kayaking, sailing, water-skiing, fishing…you get the idea. 

 

We also feature a series called Moments in Nature. And another library of the local critters - bugs, bees, and birds.  Considering our niche, ViewHomes™ of Clark County with Nature as Neighbors, it makes sense for us. What makes sense for you? 

 

 We encourage you to get creative and think about videos that will help you too, connect to your targeted customers while you're enjoying life.  


Here's a few examples of our Just for Fun Videos...

 

 

 

Posted by


Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments(29)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert it is actually pretty simple, but take it step by step. It just seems overwhelming at first..

Jun 14, 2018 03:01 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

You are A/R Video experts and I enjoy viewing your You-Tube Videos. You make it look easy...but not for me!

Jun 14, 2018 03:39 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debb and Bernie

I love the videos. They are such good illlustrations of the points you share in your post - such great ideas to keep in mind. It's NOT just about houses!

Jeff

Jun 14, 2018 05:11 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I always enjoy the examples you give towards the end of your blog posts. These how to videos really inspire me Debb and Bernie. Thank you!

Jun 14, 2018 11:43 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Debb and Bernie, I love the videos of Mac, he is such a handsome guy. Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas with us. I really like the idea of featuring a shelter pet each week. That's fun and helpful!

Jun 15, 2018 05:48 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks all for the kind words. We hope it helps others get some creative juices flowing...

Jun 15, 2018 07:15 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Debb and Bernie - Fun! This makes a lot of sense. 

Jun 15, 2018 08:05 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb, I sold a home from a video I did on the Aurora Reservoir and all it offers.  It still was a "slideshow", but the relocation family loved it.  Probably need to get on the stick with some other ones.

Jun 15, 2018 08:08 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and advice. Wonderful videos.

Jun 15, 2018 08:19 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

These are excellent ideas, Debb. Creating interesting series keeps people coming back.

Jun 15, 2018 08:01 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Good Morning Debb... that was the spark I have been waiting after a long vacation. thanks for the great ideas. :)

Jun 16, 2018 03:49 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD ,

So glad to see this post featured..I love your videos and Alexandra is right "One does not have to pound real estate day in and day out to be chosen.  A" Your videos are such good illustrations of the points you share in your post, thank you for sharing. 

Jun 16, 2018 04:58 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Fun works!

Jun 16, 2018 08:01 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks all, hope you try to have some fun yourselves - show your personality. Use a smart phone, a camera, whatever, just do it. D 

Jun 16, 2018 08:10 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Debb and Bernie - doing videos of niche will create business.  The specificity of the video will have people with that interest think of you.

Jun 16, 2018 09:03 AM
Stephen Turner
House Broker Realty - York, PA
The BIG Guy of NEW HOME SALES

Love it! Thanks for sharing.  Adding fun to videos is a great suggestion, it lets our personality shine and honestly, that really is a point of differentiation we could be using.

Jun 16, 2018 01:24 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Great suggestions! You do such a wonderful job with all your videos!

Jun 16, 2018 04:39 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I love it! These movies are ideal for showing that what we do is NOT all about real estate - it's about lifestyle. Your love for nature shows in all of your videos and is an attraction for a great audience who shares your passion, Debb & Bernie.

LOVE the dog video - and of course, your Finch feeder is much like ours - they move from stem to stem. We love watching them!

Jun 17, 2018 07:51 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

You've planted the seed. I enjoy the nature videos and have some great ideas for my area. Just have to learn how to watermark a video, edit, and add music. Thanks for the ideas!

Sep 05, 2018 06:14 AM
Jay Seville
Ocean Views Real Estate, Inc. - Oak Island, NC
Oak Island and other NC Beaches

New to Thursday group.  going to a lot of videos to connect with their channels. thanks so much; will be good to see others' ideas--especially the technical side or suggestions.

Feb 22, 2019 07:55 AM