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Take It To The Streets: YouTube Videos, Viral Emails, And You.

I received this YouTube video in an email from Mike Whitman.

Project Blogger LogoIt came with this message: "Pass this on to your friends who live in Santa Clarita. This is an important issue." And it is. But this post is NOT about the Santa Clarita City Council's tax idea to buy open land outside of the city.

I want to talk about how valuable this technique could be to you, as a real estate agent.

I believe, with all of my heart, that YEO is the most important aspect of blogging. I also believe that your blog can drive more than virtual contact. Used correctly, it can give you the ability to connect directly with live human beings.

This video illustrates another way. Why not take your video camera out on the street to get feedback on an important local issue? In this case, the issue is directly related to real estate.

The benefits?

  • You get to meet people face-to-face.
  • They get to express their opinion and 15 minutes of blog fame.
  • If you're lucky, you get a viral impact like this one is getting.

Ask yourself if this is something you would be comfortable doing. If it is, I think it's worth a try.

Here's the video that triggered this post.

Jeff Turner aka respres

24 comments • Jeff Turner • June 25 2007 11:45AM

Comments

Great ideaI see the potential for sure :), thanks for sharing it!
Posted by Ahwatukee Real Estate Expert, Dawn Workman, MBA 480-540-8100 (Veracity Real Estate Group, LLC) over 3 years ago
Dawn... I encourage Julie to use her blog as a conversation starter. I think this little piece illustrates how powerful this could be if you happen to stumble on the right person. The randomness of the possibilities might even give you fodder for new material. 
Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 3 years ago
Jeff, this is something that "Sarah for Mayor" needs to do... she all about this!!!  Great tip thanks.
Posted by Bob Carney Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) over 3 years ago
Fantastic Idea. I have no problem walking up to people and interviewing them while the camera is running. This is great Jeff, thank you.
Posted by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (805 County Real Estate) over 3 years ago

Bob... :) Not everyone will be comfortable with this, but those that are...

Like Mana... I think you would be great with this. Having met you in person, I can see you doing this with ease.

 

Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 3 years ago
Great idea for the Ann Arbor Art Fair coming up. Biggest around, actually 4 art fairs all together.
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) over 3 years ago

Missy... go for it. Show us what you come up with if you decide to do it.

 

Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 3 years ago
Jeff, Yet another great find of an idea, Power to the people! finally web.2 will give big media a run for the money.

By the way, I don't know much about his policies, or how you feel about him, But I'm no close relation to you city manager!


Posted by Michael I. Pulskamp REALTOR®, EcoBroker®, GREEN desingnee (Mainstreet Brokers) over 3 years ago
Michael... power to the people indeed! And I do not know him at all. :)
Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 3 years ago
Once again I am so pleased I read your words.  Thanks for another great tip.
Posted by Darrel Quebedeaux (Evergreen Realty & Associates Inc.) over 3 years ago
Darrel... if you decide to give it a try, come back and lead us to your effort. I'd appreciate it.
Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 3 years ago

{SVW Hubba}...

Okay. So how did you get into my head and snatch that idea?

...And what did you do with the 'real' Hubba :)

TLW...ROAR!

Posted by "The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryant's Wife) The One And Only TLW. (President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) over 3 years ago
TLW [SVW]... BB sent me a secret entry to your brain the other day. He asked that I only use it for good. I hope you don't mind. As for the "real hubba," I was inspired by Julie to update my photo. I was tired of looking at the other one anyway.
Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 3 years ago

Jeff, a powerful idea and certainly worth exploring.  Do you think our little Kodak V705 would work for a quick interview or a more standard video camera?  Since I take the V705 with me everywhere, it could be a great tool. 

Hope you're having fun on your trip!

Posted by Pasadena CA Real Estate - Irina Netchaev (Keller Williams International Realty) over 3 years ago
Jeff - i'm getting hooked on video with clients - did you see my post of video testimonials - they're working well for me now I want to know how to put that video into a RES so I can brand it - any thoughts?
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach-Pinellas County Waterfront (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 3 years ago
Cyndee... just put those video on YouTube, then click on the video link inside any Real Estate Show. Copy and paste the link to the YouTube URL and you're all set. 
Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 3 years ago

Jeff

Thanks for sharing this... As someone who is involved with the open space project, It's interesting to hear the comments of the people.

I see many possibilities here and many applications.

Thanks

Posted by Martin Rodriguez - Senior Loan Consultant (Prospect Mortgage) over 3 years ago

Jeff,

No, I would not be comfortable with this....today.

Tomorrow?  Hmmmm...  maybe.  Seems like a powerful piece of content.

Posted by Mike Jaquish Cary, NC, Real Estate (KELLER WILLIAMS® Realty) over 3 years ago
Mike... I hear you. This isn't for everyone, but with a bit of practice and it could be beneficial for a great many. I love the feel of it.
Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) over 3 years ago
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Posted by steveking over 2 years ago
Thi is my next step into the great wide open internet wonderworld.   THanks for sharing this valuable info.   Have g reat week.
Posted by Tom Elder, REO Insurance, All Risks, LTD Lender Force Placed, Wholesale Insurance (Tom Elder, Financial Institutions Underwriter, All Risks Ltd) over 2 years ago

Thanks Jeff for an innovative idea like this. I think my partner and I may try a video or two in New York city to see what people think about the NYC untouchable Real Estate market and post on our website....

Posted by Eileen Hsu (許小姐) Manhattan NY Real Estate (Prudential Douglas Elliman) about 1 year ago

What is YEO (something like SEO? YOUtube optimization??) This citizen has a lot to share...Josephina, the Santa Clarita Citizen...thanks for posting a good point about how effective this is and how easy it is to do!

Posted by Mara Hawks, REALTOR®, Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL (First Realty Auburn ) about 1 year ago

I can see the potential in this method.  I just need to come up with a good question, microphone, and good video recorder.  Oh, and I also need to set up an account on YouTube.  I guess I have some work to do.

Posted by Troy Erickson - Your Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek Realtor (Terra Solis Realty, LLC) about 1 year ago

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