Tara Jones- Atlanta, GA

That's what real estate investors told me when I did this story on Channel 2 in Atlanta on Sunday. The story is a positive reflection of the real estate market and speaks to the opportunity that exists in the industry....a far cry from most of the media reports in recent weeks. Thought everyone could use some good news :-)

Check out the story here:

http://www.wsbtv.com/video/17736400/index.html

Put "Tara Jones" in the search section and then change the drop-down bar to "last 30 days"

So now that you have shot and edited your video, where do you post it?  We have some great ideas and "how-to" advice in this week's episode of Reel Tech TV.

Don't forget to check out our brand new website for more information at ReelDwellings.TV

Without further adu, here's episode #5 picking up where we left off.  In this tutorial you will learn the basics of how to edit your video...a question we receive constantly.  Know that this can appear confusing at first glance but does become easier with application and practice. You can do it!

Next week's episode:  Now that you know how to edit, where is the best place to post your video? 

For more information please check out ReelDwellings.TV 

I pose this question not as a hypothetical but as a real soul searching question. You may be unaware of what your actions (or lack there of) are truly saying about your business. Remember, image, especially in the real estate market, is everything. So with that in mind I pose the following for thought:

Just because the market is bad don't stop selling your brand. Now, more than ever is when you need to be seen standing strong in what you know and what you sell. Media can generate fear which can generate negative actions. Don't allow bad press to interfere in your daily operations. People are still buying and selling everyday, even in hard times. They will look for those who are optimistic and will choose to spend their time, money and referrals with them. Why? Because people want to feel good. If you tell them "times are tough" are you really sharing anything that they don't already know? The challenge before you is to find out how to get past what we know and succeed anyway.

There's no denying we are in hard times and more than likely, you or someone you know has felt a direct impact from the down-turn of the market. But just like anything else in life...if you fall down, get up, brush yourself off and get back in the race. After all, it's not the fastest runner who always wins, it's the most consistent one.

Happy selling :-)

Sounds like a Terminator meets Alien showdown, but it's not... it's better! Today we have Tara Jones fromReel Dwellings TV on the show talking about Video and how to take it to the next Radical Level.

Tara Jones is an experienced Professional Video Host. She'll be discussing various aspects of Real Estate Video and how it affects today's Industry and YOU. Tara will share answers on many of the questions we all have about Real Estate Video.

When to do it yourself vs when to rely on the pros? How to over come the fear of video and how to best use it to sell homes and communities. What makes a good video, what makes a bad video, and why video is so important in today's Real Estate market?

What's the best camera for video? How much does it cost to have the pros come in? What is the future for Real Estate and Video? What are the biggest Challenges shooting, editing, uploading etc.?

About Tara: Tara and Reel Dwellings TV are taking real estate video to new heights.
No more boring still photos fading in and out while listening to bad jazz music. Professional videographers, expert editing and experienced on-screen talent make real estate video engaging and dynamic. If you are looking to showcase a neighborhood, highlight your services, or take your virtual tours to a higher level, then join our show.

Tara has already put up some very useful "Help & How-To" posts here on ActiveRain. She has also helped a few AR members cross that threshold and assited them into the blazing hot video scene. Check out her Blog here on ActiveRain, you won't be disappointed. It's ALL about "video" with some great tips, tricks, and techniques.

Come join us, ask questions, or just listen in. We'll be live on the air at 2:00pm EST, 11:00am PDT. Just go to RainRadio for all the details. Join me every Thursday at the same RAIN time, same RAIN Channel. :-)

I'm really excited to have Tara as our guest. I was very fortunate to meet her in person at the Inman Connect in San Francisco a couple months back, and I'm really looking forward to her sharing her experience and wisdom that she has gained over the many years of doing video. Listen to R.A.I.N today, as Tara expands on some of the thoughts and ideas she has already been so generous in sharing with us on AR.