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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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I would say that it depends on the seller:
Do they want to be on video?
Are they articulate/natural enough?
Having said that, I would not want seller to participate more than just a little at the end of the video so as not to detract from the product.
You also run the risk of seller being lampooned (people are like that) or seen in a less than helpful light. 
A 'we came up here and love it here' begs the question where yall going and why aren't you staying? 
What if, like the discussions we've had about 'buyer love letters' . . . seller's presence is not as well received by consumers not like the seller? 
Anything can happen here! 
I'd want a signed document that seller understands once they are memorialized on digital celluloid, it is NEVER gonna be fully removed from the internet. 

Sep 05, 2024 03:18 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It sounds a little scary to me Richie Alan Naggar . What if the relationship goes bad down the line? I would be more comfortable with it if there was some kind of "hold harmless" agreement attached written by my attorney.

Sep 05, 2024 01:03 PM
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Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

I am on the fence.  My prolific salespeople-friends both Candice A. Donofrio and Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573  have both sold me on their viewpoint.   A rare moment for me.  

Sep 06, 2024 02:22 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm concerned that exposing them will open the door for a potential fair housing violation.  The buyer will now know their ethnicity and maybe they send that love letter and mention their ethnicity so that if their offer is rejected they can cry foul.

Sep 05, 2024 04:35 PM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

     We have all had listing sellers that could be ideal to capture some media and weave it into the marketing. If you don't use full motion video with sound, the concept does not apply. Just their voice is fine. If they are terrified to be on camera, pass Richie Alan Naggar !

     The buyer and seller are not enemies but too often it is like a court room setting atmosphere with "my buyer arghhh" and "my seller arghhh". What better way to introduce the property owner who say built the place, raised their family here and hear in their unscripted voice a story about how much this place means to them and why. Just a snippet works wonders.

Sep 05, 2024 02:54 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

Hard No!

 

Sep 05, 2024 05:20 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Andy has the experience to sort out what he wants to post to attract purchasers. It best to assume that some sellers may not provide the best first impressions.

Sep 05, 2024 03:12 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

I am not a fan of the concept.  

To each their own.  If it floats ones boat - and it works - do it! 

Sep 06, 2024 04:24 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Years ago when I was still active some agents used letters from the sellers about why they called the property for sale as their home. It had some success, so this is a step forward. 

Sep 06, 2024 04:54 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sometimes it helps to involve the sellers, other times it does not.

Sep 05, 2024 12:47 PM
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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Richie Alan Naggar  If Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573  thinks it is a good idea, I say go for it. I have been watching his videos since I have been on Active Rain and they work 

Sep 09, 2024 02:10 PM