FAQ  Back to top

How much does it cost?
RealtyVID is extending the FREE posting period until the market substantially improves. We understand the burden placed on agents and we want to help them as much as possible. In the future we may have to start charging a small fee to cover our expenses. Until then, enjoy our hospitality. All listings posted in the FREE period will remain FREE for the life of the listing.

FREE membership account

FREE software for movie making and upload

FREE buyer/seller leads

FREE streaming video globally

How long does it take?
Taking a video of the first house will take a professional about 30 minutes for a home averaging 3,000 sq feet under air. If you want to take your own videos to make your listing movie (we make it easy with the RealtyVID Software) it will take you longer the first time but you will end up saving big bucks over time.

For the Do-It-Yourselfers: We recommend experimenting with a regular digital camera in movie mode when taking video of properties targeted at younger buyers. This is the fastest and least expensive route to getting the video online. The video will be a little shaky but the younger buyer doesn’t mind as much. Remember, you’re trying to sell a house not win an Oscar. A three minute video can be taken with a digital camera and uploaded to the site in minutes, travel time not included.

Why do I need to “Download Software”?
You need our software to get your movie to our site. With our software we automate the complete encoding of the movie and automatically upload it for you. COMING SOON – upload capabilities to receive videos without removing background narration or sound.

Added benefits of our software:

Allows you to Do-It-Yourself without hiring a videographer

It encodes in 720p Hi-Def

Eliminates expensive video editing software

Requires no specialized video editing skills.

Automatically applies background music

It’s FREE

Why should I bother with video?

Source : thealphamarketer.com

Do you want to reach your audience?

Why do I see a button to “Get Microsoft Silverlight”?
Silverlight is software that plays the video in the web browser. It is not required because we support Flash and Silverlight but with Silverlight you and your buyers will have a richer web experience. At the 2007 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention Silverlight won the Best of Show Award and industry experts recognize Silverlight as supporting the preferred streaming video standard. Since our goal is to provide the viewing audience with the best possible experience we provide the option of streaming video in Microsoft Silverlight.

How do I update or delete a movie once it is online?
In the agent administration page there is a “Status” field where the agent changes the status of the listing. Here is the meaning of the different options.

Active – property is visible to the public

Pending – property is not visible to public but remains in list as an active listing

Suspended – property is not visible to public but remains in list as an inactive listing

Inactive – property is flagged for delete and will be removed automatically

If you want to change an existing listing, set the one on our site to inactive and re-upload the property using the RealtyVID software.

Hardware Requirements  Back to top

In order to run the RealtyVid Video Maker software, we recommend the following:

1.5-gigahertz (GHz) processor or faster

Windows Vista or Windows XP

512 MB of RAM or higher (higher is recommended)

Video Card with 128 MB RAM or higher

The encoder turns your video into an internet-ready movie. The movie is then automatically transmitted to this internet site when you click send. For optimal viewing of the video on our site, you and your clients will need:

A high speed internet connection such as DSL or Cable.

Camera or Camcorder?  Back to top
The RealtyVid Video Making software will translate any recording from AVI, MPG or WMV format to an internet-ready movie. Any modern camera or camcorder that has computer upload capabilities should work.

If you are using an older camera or camcorder, you may find it challenging to transfer the video from your camera to your computer. We recommend that you work with a newer digital camera/camcorder because:

The footage you capture will be of higher quality, and

Transfer of the footage from the camera to your computer will be easier.

Hi-Def cameras are not required

A digital camera with a “Movie” mode will work great!

Tips for Taking Good Videos  Back to top
The video footage that you create for your sales presentations will ultimately become part of your personal signature. However, if you are just beginning to explore this new world, you may want to consider the following:

Remember you’re telling a story through a movie, not a photograph or a virtual tour.

Look at examples of other videos on our site. Think about what other agents have done that is effective and what is not.

Know what you are going to video before your start.

Perform a practice run by walking the path that you will follow when actually recording the video.

Know where you are going to stop and turn in each room before going to the next.

Do lots of takes, particularly of important scenes.

If you have to walk down a long hallway or up stairs and don’t want the footage to be bumpy, then consider stopping the camera. Restart the camera when you get to the next scene. Leaving out long walks through empty corridors will create smaller clips and save valuable video time.

Don’t move too quickly or too slowly. You should be able to show a whole room in three to seven seconds (more if the room is larger).

Try shooting some scenes so that the camera enters the room. Passing the camera through a doorway will give the viewer a sense of place in the room.

DO NOT take video footage of valuable collections!

Pay attention to mirrors. If you capture yourself in a mirror, do it on purpose – not as an accident.

A high resolution digital camera (with video capture) will work just fine. The video will not be professional quality and may bounce a bit but you’ll be surprised how well it turns out. It makes the video seem "real."

Learn how your camera responds to sudden lighting changes. Practice panning your camera past windows and notice whether the room fades around the bright, outside light. Try filming at dusk so that the interior lighting is in balance with the outside lighting. You are going to want to see the view from the window, so don’t wait until it’s too dark!

Review your video carefully before posting it to our site. Take a look at the periphery of the frame, and look through the windows and doors that are shown. Watch for anything that might be embarrassing to the owner. You may have been focusing your eye on a particular object in the room, while the camera was capturing something unexpected through an open window!

Most importantly, don’t be afraid to try new video techniques and to make it fun. The seller will appreciate it and the buyer will find your video more intimate!

Agent Branding (Option)  Back to top

RealtyVid offers member agents the opportunity to provide branding within the frame for the video player. For example:

Our branding service is offered for a one time setup fee of $149.95. If you would like to have your picture branded on your videos along with your contact information, go to the Agent Login area and select the “Purchase Agent Branding” option. You will be guided through the process.