Trying to get a jumpstart on the week, so I'm posting a tech byte a little early this week, and it's a good one!
Old media like Yellow Page ads, newspaper ads and even T.V. and radio ads are no longer effective ways to advertise real estate. Today real estate searches begin online. To make sales you have to go where your customers are, and these days people are hanging out online on sites like Youtube, Facebook and Twitter as well as other video and social networking sites.
Today I would like to discuss a few slideshow programs that will allow you to create unique video slideshows displaying your client's listing photos in a matter of minutes. These are low cost ways to create buzz and get your message out quickly to sites like Youtube, Facebook and Twitter with awesome videos that will impress your clients.
Animoto
Animoto allows you to combine high-quality images and short video clips with music to creat beautiful slideshows. Best of all, Animoto is inexpensive and easy to use. You start by uploading photos and video clips, or sync Animoto to your Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, or Photobook account. Then, you choose music from Animoto's large music library (600 or 1,000 songs depending on your account type), type in the text you want included, and Animoto produces a beautiful video slideshow within minutes. If you aren't satisfied with the result, then Animoto makes it easy to resubmit the video until it meets your expectations. There is a great app for iPhone users that makes it easy to build videos from your phone!
Stupeflix
Stupeflix is another web-based platformt to help you streamline your slideshow video process. Stupeflix is great because it is built right into
Youtube. You can build your own themes or you can use it's pre-built themes. All you have to do is load your images or video clips, add titles and add music either from your computer or directly from Youtube. You can also add a pinpoint location of the listing from google maps, giving a potential buyer an idea of where the property is located. And for those Android smartphone users, there's an app for it as well!
Flixtime
Flixtime is another slideshow video building application. It allos you to make 60 second videos using your own images, videos and music. With this online platform, you do not need to download or install any additional software. You select media from the program's "media lounge" or you can upload your own media files.
Take advantage of these great tools to showcase your listings, generate TMLS compliant videos, market your services, and be found on video and social networking sites.
Brandon Penny
bpenny@fmrealty.com
http://www.facebook.com/fonvillemoriseydurham
(919) 402-1201
Besides the tools listed above, there is another simple and easy to use service called Picovico Slideshow Maker. They have made some nice sample videos of real estate on their website as well.
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