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Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired

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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Yes, I've seen some of that. I try to sit back far enough from the screen so not ALL of my wrinkles show. I do think I look older on video than in person but maybe I'm just kidding myself. 

I was on a video conference yesterday and one of the ladies always only has the top 3/4 of her head showing.

Apr 02, 2020 08:00 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Hmm, I did not notice Lyn Sims . My monitor is close to eye to eye but you are correct that I'm actually looking down about 6".

Apr 02, 2020 07:54 AM
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Jerrill Ewing
N & J Lake Properties, LLC - Eatonton, GA
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I've turned off the news.  Still reading, but not watching the constant new about it.  Too political for me.

Apr 02, 2020 03:41 PM
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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

Camera skills, not everybody has them. I use a camera on a desktop tripod to look right at you at eye level. It's my Podcast skills 😂

 

Apr 02, 2020 02:23 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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I actually have not noticed it, but now I will watch for this! 

Apr 02, 2020 12:02 PM
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Michael Jacobs
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Oh, I can see a new round of upcoming continuing education courses on the subject.  Think of the possibilities...

Apr 02, 2020 10:08 AM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
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I haven't noticed, but it will now be on my mind and I will keep an eye out for it, haha.  I have seen people having bad hair days.

Apr 02, 2020 10:03 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Time to sell nose hair trimmers!

Apr 02, 2020 09:21 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I had not noticed yet I am not doing any video conference calls.  My phone works well for my needs. 

Apr 02, 2020 08:54 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
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OK.  Keen eyes there.  Lyn Sims .  I am looking at there backgrounds as we catch these folks working from their home offices.  

Apr 02, 2020 08:29 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Posting makes the word "nosey" come alive and allows us to put it in its place

Apr 02, 2020 08:29 AM
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Bob Crane
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Good observation, I will be more aware at my next video call.

Apr 02, 2020 08:11 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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Hahahahahaha your right. I'm ordering a new monitor that has the webcam built-in as the only way I can participate on ZOOM et.al. is on my phone or Pam's tablet 

Apr 03, 2020 06:39 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Too lazy

Apr 02, 2020 06:21 PM
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Kathy Streib
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I've noticed it too Lyn. And I've seen a butt-load of ads on Facebook for gadgets like tri-pods/selfie sticks and lighting to enhance the subject. 

Apr 02, 2020 03:03 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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You'da thought Blair Witch Project woulda made a lasting impression!

Apr 02, 2020 10:30 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have not noticed. 

Lots of people do need haircuts.

Apr 02, 2020 10:12 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Funny observation...I stay away from video conferencing.  Have to be one at noon...and I will look for noses...LOL A

Apr 02, 2020 09:11 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

That is why I do not like to be on video. I might be guilty!

Apr 03, 2020 05:30 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

The angle, the camera, the sound, the lighting... your studio and window glare, sound isolation. Streaming live on your Zoom meetings reflects on your professionalism. Monitoring your feed is critical and looking into the camera, not fidgety. Fluorescent lighting can make a person look like they live in the morgue. Live bradcast streaming is so so not the same as pre-recorded where you control what you upload or not. 

Apr 03, 2020 04:45 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
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Haven't really noticed that, but find some back grounds very distracting. 

Apr 02, 2020 09:03 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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OMG, YES!!! Mr. "Oh, I-was-patient-zero" started the trend!!

Patient Zero? I don't think so!

Apr 02, 2020 08:07 PM