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What do Realtors® and Home Sellers Think About Using Video Tours?
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 Homeowner reaction to your work: "That video and those pictures are awesome. Not sure where you found that guy but does amazing work. I think I want to buy this house again. =)"
Kathleen Buckley |
| (Review on Zillow.com) Fred is superb at his craft. Fred is creative and innovative. I can't imagine there is anyone else that has his combination of video skill, editing skill, narrative skill and voice quality. I am so grateful I started working with Fred. Oh yeah, and his videos sell houses...faster!
Patty Knaggs |
| Hi Fred, Just so you know the work you did @ 39 Norwood Heights in Gloucester, resulted in 3 showings (!), 1 offer and under agreement in 33 days :). I couldn't be happier!!! I was wondering if you had time to chat about my next video... Patty Knaggs |
| I love your work - when I've used your videos my listings sell so quickly!
Christina Bennani |
| Well done video! Your timing / editing is art.
Mark Wade |
| It was all about the "ducks flying in......."! The house was on the market for 36 hours..... Buyer came back..... Closes at the end of October.... Have had about 7 showings.... Everyone, but everyone is commenting on photos and video!!!! Thank you for making me look sooooo good!
Diane Zanni |
| By the way.......the pics you took in the rain........? Worked like a charm! The house went under agreement that day I put it on and 2 back up offers! Thank you :) Anne McKillop |
| A quick note to thank you for doing such an awesome job on producing the video for my listing at 265 Church St., Ware, MA. I must have seen it now about 5 times. And my clients are thrilled with it as well.
Thanks again and I look forward to working with you on the next project. With any luck (and skill), it should be shortly! Cheers! |
| Hi Fred I wanted to give you some feedback. You shot my last two listings, one in Sandown and one in Atkinson. I got full price contracts on both of them within 2 weeks and both buyers complimented the pictures and video and said they brought them to see the house. Thank you so much! You rock! MaryLou Buckley |
| Thank you so much for pictures, my clients love your work and are thrilled with what I have sent them! They can not get over the depth of each picture.
Virginia Valeri |
| Fred, My Arlington listing got an accepted offer on day 7. The buyer said she watched your video multiple times. Thanks, Robin Hopes |
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Christina Bennani, REALTOR - Keller Williams |
| Hi Fred, We close on 44 Gage Road in Bedford on Monday. I have has so many complements on the outstanding job you did on the video. I mean it sincerely when I say, I couldn't have done it without you! We were under contract in 80 days and recently closed. Thank you!
Steven MacDougall, Realtor |
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Sandy Lucchessi, REALTOR - RE/MAX |
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Rudy Mayer, REALTOR - Better Homes & Gardens The Masiello Group Agents who don't use video question whether buyers will watch a real estate video that is more than a few minutes long. YES. All the time. If someone is interested in BUYING a house, they will watch the video. Over and over and over again. Regardless of length. The video for this home that this man purchased was 6+ minutes long, and he and his wife watched it nearly 60 times. Then bought it. He just got transferred and is now selling it - and listing it with the agent who listed it the first time with the video - NOT the agent that they worked with in order to buy it! |
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David Shorey, REALTOR - RE/MAX |
| Hi Fred, I wanted to pass along to you the comments from the Churchills regarding your work...... Well, we have to agree. Exceptional. Really exceptional. The lighting (amazing lighting!), the shots, the angles all are absolutely fantastic. Susi wants me to apologize for her. She says she was wrong and will now go with whatever advice you provide. I think she was even more impressed than I was....and I am pretty impressed. Per the above, we will go with whatever price or timing that works for you. Steve MacDougall |
| Hi Fred,
Thanks so much for the beautiful presentation that you created. You are truly an artist. My girlfriend and I cried while we watched it because she knows the long hard road that I have been down in getting this completed. I will keep you in mind for my friends that are selling and highly recommend you to them. I was impressed at how you made sense of my narrative, as broken up as it seemed to me at the time that of recording. You made the whole thing come together perfectly. Thanks again and God Bless Beth MacDonald |
| AWESOME…. That’s all I can say! I’m putting up the MLS now so you can attach. Once again, great job FRED! Carrie Cayer |
| Fred-I have made a study of a significant number of your real estate videos and again I am here to tell you that you are really good at what you are doing! Nobody in the country can touch it. And, by the way there are just not that many other imaging providers who actually do full motion true video tours. Clearly you are an early pioneer with this method.
Your tempo is excellent-always nice and smooth and unhurried and especially the pans and demonstration of infrastructure, for example detailed woodwork, fireplace and kitchen details, hardwood floors, chandeliers , etc. And, I should add that your music selection just about always complement the tempo and architectural aspects of the home. Clyde Wilkes |
| Hi Fred, I just wanted to say thank you for making this home look so fabulous. The pictures and the video are terrific and I’m sure the homeowner will be suitably impressed Thanks again, Donna Lavoie |
| Just closed on my little 13 Putnam in Ipswich. They buyer kept telling everyone that the only reason she fell in love with the house was because she watched the video over and over! Thank you!!
Denise Mootofian |
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We really liked the video, and watched it several times before purchasing the house. It made us feel like we were there!! Home Buyer |
| Thank you Fred. I can’t begin to thank you enough. Sandy is very sad to be leaving this home and you made her feel so special. Thank you for always going the extra mile.
Darlene Lynch |
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I want to Thank You. My first, real and yes, big Listing is now under agreement. The 'fat lady' has not yet, sung, but I thought this would be a good time to tell you that I can't wait to work with you again! Have a great turkey day. Betsy Bullock |
| What you did with that video is magical!!!! You made a silk purse out of...... Thank you!
Let me know what you made the check out for...... nothing over a million, I hope. Diane Zanni |
| Mr. Light,
I have spent nearly two months now buying equipment and watching so many real estate videos that I cringe every time I turn on a bathroom faucet and see the water coming out. After subjecting myself to all this, I have come to some basic conclusions... First - there are definitely two very different styles. On Flckr those two styles would be represented by your work and the other by Malia Campbell - as examples. I have decided that I will either use a style that is more in line with what you portray, or just go back to doing good stills and virtual tours with some Ken Burns thrown in. The majority of the video work I have seen is great if one is selling furniture or plumbing fixtures. I see copious footage of beds, pillows, tea kettles and coffee tables. However - as a real estate broker first, and photographer second, I am constantly made aware of what potential buyers want. They want to know what the flipping house looks like and the relationship of one room to another. They are much less interested in interior decoration because - surprise - they are not planning on buying the furniture. Your style gives a prospective buyer what they want to see. The other style might as well be stills placed in a virtual tour. If it weren't for a fireplace flickering or ceiling fan turning most of the "style 2" videos could very well be old fashioned virtual tours. It's one thing for a videographer to want to be creative and let potential buyers know that water actually comes out of the faucets. But the right thing to do is give these buyers the bigger picture/relational information that they really want. That is what still images can't do. It is, in my mind, the ONLY reason to do video. And I should mention as well that you so often include scenes of the area/town surrounding the home. That is equally important to a prospective buyer. By adding movement to your video with the Merlin you give them what they want. It has become crystal clear to me from reading hundreds of comments that most real estate videographers don't want to be bothered with learning how to use a steadicam device. Period. Why am I telling you all this? Because after spending DAYS looking at hundreds of videos I have to honestly say that you get the prize. You "get it"! If I want to take video that shows true beauty and creativity, it sure as heck won't be footage of someone's living room. I'll head out into nature or do a fun documentary. In real estate it's much simpler than that. In my professional opinion, of course. Ok...now that you've read my little diatribe you should take the rest of the day off. Fall colors and the first snowfall are here in Bend, Oregon and I'm heading into the mountains to take some video. I have yet to figure out how to pack the camera, tripod AND slider on these trails. May have to hire a key grip. Thanks for being such positive motivation for me. My goal is to be half as good as you are. Jim Jim Coon |
| Dear Mr. Spielberg,
Thank you for the beautiful, beautiful job you did on both of these homes. I can't wait to use you again for future listings. You're awesome at what you do!! Take care, John Atchue |
| Fantastic job on the Above the Clouds video – everyone is delighted! I can’t even tell you all of the special moments in that video – you did not realize it but when you faded to black in the theater, it shows my grandparents, and that made my mother so happy! And the humming bird, and the frog, and the floor cam, and especially the time-lapsed video of the sunrise – unreal!!! Thank you, it was fun too! Have a great holiday weekend Sharon Bateman |
| I first found Fred in a simple internet search when looking for someone who could add more value to a virtual tour of a property. After receiving Fred's first virtual tour and corresponding photographs, I knew my company had found a "go to" contact for results when we have a high profile property to sell. Fred's pricing is very fair for the level of quality you receive and his results speak for themselves. We have sold every property that Fred has completed a tour for us on and I think that speaks volumes.
Chris McInnis |
| Hi- I don’t have a website and have no need for your services, but if I ever did- I just saw your video on the Charles St. Inn website and it impressed me enough to shoot you an email. Boy, if I didn’t already live here, I’d be on the next plane! I thought it was extremely well done and captured the essence of the Inn and Beacon Hill. Nice going, Nashua Video Tours! Louis Kaplan |
| Thanks Fred -- video is great. Nice job with challenging light. You captured the essense of the location.
Susan Grillo |
| AMAZING!
Prof. Ron Porter |
| Fred, Photos are fabulous -- many thanks, can't wait to use your services again. Barbara Franzoso |
| THANK YOU!! The photos are the absolute best - none of that weird distortion and curving that we're all so sick of. So professional and such a pretty night.
I saw the time the the emails arrived - you don't sleep do you? I will start working on the listing today - thank you again for such quality work so fast! Mary Jo Snyder |
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I also have a another big one for you but won't know until this Thurs. morning when he will be ready. You did know that 48 Heritage Hill went under contract in 3 days with 3 offers!! Got this new house because of your work on Heritage, so thanks. How do we raise the bar from here???
Val Munoz |
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I did an open house on this home yesterday and had close to 15 couples--rather remarkable in this market? Many of the people came because of your pictures and tour so we are thanking you again for your wonderful work! |
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Yigal |
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Paul S. Jevne |
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You again managed to make a home look AMAZING! How did I sell anything before I met you? Thanks so much! |
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Home Seller |
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Fred did an exemplary job both with the cinematography and narration! Well done to you and the team! Note to Realtor |
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Linda Burnett Received from a new buyer: We just saw your video about the Roslindale Community and we were totally amazed !!!! We are: We are looking for a two or three bedroom apartment or house in good condition or freshly renovated, with patio or/and yard, first floor, hardwood floors .... Greetings from a rainy Hannover in Germany, |
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By the way, everyone is raving about the video on Goodwin's Court..... Thank you for making me look so good..... Diane C. Zanni |
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Kathy Phair Alexander |
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Hey Fred. It's Lori Stoudt. I just wanted to give you some kudos because my property on Wellington Street sold. They specifically said they saw the tour and watched it over and over again. It's going to be closing soon. I have another one.... Lori Stoudt |
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Alan Ryan |
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Karen Hanson |
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Again thank you! I would highly recommend Nashua Video Tours to anyone selling. Allison O'Hare (home seller) |
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(Aug. 22, 2010) 282 Water St is under agreement - $1,025,000 - full price - thanks to your fabulous photography. On the market 8 hours!!! The buyer saw the photos and video and drove down from Maine immediately - offer in hand! |
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I just want to thank you for everything. I am really impressed with your work! The video and pics are amazing. I will be in touch soon that’s for sure. I love the video! Thanks for all your help. Talk to you soon. Best Regards, |
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Annette Gregorio |
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Joanne Kowalczyk |
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Thanks so much! Mary-Jo Driggers |
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Peggy Dinger |
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Robert Mitchell |
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Nancy Whelan |
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Chris McInnis |
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By the way, I've received many compliments and more important - hits on the video in Charlton, MA. I currently have a viable family that is relocating from New Jersey. They saw the video which drew them to our listing. Arthur Rousakos R.E. |
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Now there's a challenge. :) Bill Kuhlman |
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. Peggy Patenaude |
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Peggy Dinger |
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Madiha Farag |
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Ed Cashwell |
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Mary Ellen Wasielewski |
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Chris McInnis |
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This video is so appealing because it is not a slick/staged/hyped pitch vehicle. Your approach is warm and inviting and intimtate-so well suited to the residential market. Of course, the quality of your voice is just right, too. Making hand held video is an art, and you have mastered it. Getting the lighting right is tough in large interior spaces, but I think it lends legitimacy to the piece-it's not touched up, but realistically represents the way the space looks. Your video for the Inn continuess to make fans for us - it moves them to pick up the phone and make a reservation. When they arrive, they consistently say the rooms look as good or better than they did in the video. This truth in advertising has won us repeat guests and referrals unlike the hotels with slick, touched up videos. Louise Venden |
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It’s amazing that you can do such a phenomenal job in less than 24 hours. I love the way this video turned out. You clearly have the expertise to do the job quickly and extremely professionally. Kathleen Buckley |
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Ed Cashwell |
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I can't give Fred all the credit, there was a creative Purchase and Sales which allowed these buyers and sellers to come together. I may write about that later, but these videos do work. One of the nice things about them is the ability for the buyers to watch them over and over from the comfort of their own home. I am convinced that one the buyer falls for the home, these videos reinforce their commitment to buy that home. It is a great psychological advantage. Dave Hall |
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