Comments on: Follow Me on My Quest – Say No to Bad Photos & Virtual Tours

By: Brad Claghorn

Brad Claghorn — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:55:05 +0000

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By: Chris Fyvie

Chris Fyvie — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:42:45 +0000

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By: teresa boardman

teresa boardman — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:42:46 +0000

I wrote something similar to this last fall for Inman news. I do a virtual tour but I also lay out all the photos so that they can be seen in a glance. People like to hop around the internet and stop on what catches their eye. I give them as much eye candy at a glance as I can so that they will linger and look at the photos. Videos also slow web surfers down.

By: FlanaganJim

FlanaganJim — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:36:02 +0000

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By: Steve@Amazing_Video_Tours

Steve@Amazing_Video_Tours — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:20:08 +0000

Your quest is an ambitious one! I am trying to do the same thing by raising the bar regarding how homes are marketed via photos and full motion video tours.

I think the public will be the driver. As the public becomes more aware of the quality that is possible in marketing their homes, they will start to demand higher quality photos and video from the agents that list their homes.

By: Claudia Gonella

Claudia Gonella — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:37:17 +0000

FOREM just reported that WellcomeMat, the online video host, is banning video slide shows from being hosted on their site. Look like they are also moving towards best-of-breed multimedia presentation formats.

By: Barry Wolfert

Barry Wolfert — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:59:15 +0000

Good points made here. I am amazed at how many agents can’t use a point and shoot camera or flash.

I typically like to get 25-30 shots for a virtual tour so I shoot more and select the best. I don’t need to see a close of granite or backsplash. In my opinion, the purpose of a VT is to generate enough interest for an actual visit.

I don’t think you can really communicate the feel of a house only from pictures. And, I don’t need 10 shots of the house from the curb, driveway, front door. I need all of the critical space and special features. After that, the buyer or agent advising the buyer should have enough info to include or exclude it from the list of possible homes.

By: Sandra Mathewson

Sandra Mathewson — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:29:22 +0000

I have started a collection of “stupid photos” such as bathrooms featuring a toilet with the lid. Recently I tried to get an expired listings & sent the seller my marketing plan, a CMA, my advertising and he picks the agent that originally sold him the house. What did she do? Instead of going out and taking her photos, she “lifted” the photos from the expired listing. How sleazy and unprofessional. The photos were of the lawn chairs in the family room and odd pieces since the house is vacant. Is the new “Staging”? Oh, her office is less than one mile from the listing. I only have to give 10% effort to beat her.

By: sheilabragg

sheilabragg — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:26:32 +0000

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By: Mark Eibner

Mark Eibner — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:16:41 +0000

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By: Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:33:53 +0000

Amy, I like that comment about not JUST doing the same photos’ in the VT as the still shots. Applies to video too.

What’s the point. I recently offered to blog agents in my office listings if they wanted me too.

Several did and I am horrified at some of the photo’s. Horrified.

By: Jennifer Fivelsdal

Jennifer Fivelsdal — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:56:48 +0000

Good information, buyers certainly want to see the things that are not as important sellers. I suppose I will need to tell my sellers that virtual tour is not for them. I will never be able to put a vitual tour together again without thinking about this post.