Hearth & Home Videos

The Next Best Thing to Being There!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

 Who hosts the videos once it's done?         

     Your Video Tour is hosted on Hearth & Home Video’s server.

 Can I use the Video Tour on my own realtor web page?

      Yes, I can provide you with a URL address that you can easily link to from a  phrase or photo on your own web page.

 Do I need to be onsite during the filming?

          You should be onsite during the filming.  There have been times when the realtor has had to leave during the filming but this is handled case by case and someone (such as the seller) always has to be onsite.

 How much time do I need to allocate?

          Usually plan on spending up to an hour. Obviously a very large house will be closer to an hour and a half.   

How many rooms and exteriors do you do?

          I will shoot front and back exteriors, and all rooms – there is no limit.  You should keep in mind, though that a Virtual Tour should not be so long that it starts losing viewers by the end.

 How long is a typical Video Virtual Tour?

          Typically, the Video Virtual Tours run about 2 minutes.  Some may be shorter or longer depending on the size of the house.

 Who does the editing of the film?

          I do the filming and also the editing, which makes for good continuity.  It also makes it easy to handle situations such as if you’re undecided on whether to include a room or not.  I can shoot it and see how it comes across on video and then make a final decision.  My goal is to make your listing look appealing. 

 Can my tour be on Realtor.com?

          Yes, I am an approved Virtual Tour Provider for Realtor.com as well as the MLS.  If you are a Showcase customer there is no charge from Realtor.com to post a Virtual Tour.  If you are not a Showcase Member and you want your tour on their site, then Realtor.com charges a $20.00 posting fee which I will collect from you with no markup. 

 How quickly can you schedule my listing?

          Usually the filming can be done within a few days and then the Video Tour is typically on the web within 48 hours.

 What geographic area do you cover?

          Hearth & Home Video operates in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.  Providing services to a small area makes flexibility and speed in scheduling possible.

 What kind of equipment do you use?

          Professional digital video camera with a wide angle lens is used, as well as professional lighting.

 Can still photos for the listing be done also?

          For an extra charge still photos can be done.  A Canon digital SLR camera with a wide angle lens is used. If you want only still photographs with no video tour, see the Pricing page for cost. You can also check out the Photo Samples page.

 Can you reshoot a view if the season or decor changes?

          Yes, I can come back and reshoot the exterior if the season has changed or a room if improvements have been made (such as a kitchen update or wallpaper removal). The video will be re-edited to integrate the new footage.  There is a $20.00 fee for this to cover travel, shooting and editing time.

 Do you coordinate with any other added feature providers like Floor Plans?

           I can coordinate with YourPlans Floor Plans to have both a video tour and a floor plan done in one visit. There is a combined discount rate (see Pricing) if both are scheduled together over having each done separately.

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