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Video Marketing Under Utilized in Selling Homes Every real estate agent I know is looking for an edge over the competition and a way to multiply her presence, so she can show more prospects the latest listings in the most favorable light. about 66 percent of the agents surveyed have a personal website to promote their listings, only 4 percent of agents post videos of their listings on their sites and major video portals such as YouTube. Video marketing is that edge. But using video, which offers much more functionality and depth than many other sales strategies, surprisingly, has not gained much traction among agents. According to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), while Even on official listing or company sites, only 14 percent of agents are using video to sell their properties. Yet, 90 percent of the buyers who are searching for a home online say they seek out video listings first, a spokesman for the NAR told the Chicago Tribune. 14 Ground-Floor Opportunity for Video-Savvy Agents You don’t have to be a genius to see that these statistics have uncovered a great selling opportunity for any real estate agent that makes a commitment to learn how to use video to promote his or her listings and brand! Let’s talk a little bit about what type of video themes successful agents are creating to market themselves and their listings.