Frequently Asked Questions
- How much will a HomeVidz.com listing cost if I shoot my own home video tour?
- We charge a one-time posting fee of just $35, no matter who shoots it! For that one, low price your 3-5 minute home tour will remain active on HomeVidz.com until your home sells. You owe us nothing more. Ever!
- Do I need a home video tour to list with HomeVidz.com?
- No, you don’t need a video to add a listing. But since narrated, home video tours are what set us apart from all the other guys (and what will make your home showing experience a lot less of a hassle) we do require a video within 2 weeks of your listing being posted. After that time the listing will be automatically deleted. So after you've entered your home in our database, shoot a video tour and write your unique listing number on the tape and drop it in the mail along with a check for $35. We'll do the rest.
- Will you come out and shoot the video for me if I don’t own a video camcorder?
- If you don’t want to do it yourself, we may be able to suggest a local freelance videographer who will do it for you for $50. We offer complete videotaping instructions on our “How to DIY” page but if you don’t have access to a camcorder or don’t have time send us an email at info@homevidz.com and we’ll try to suggest someone.
- Are you affiliated with any real estate company?
- HomeVidz.com is not affiliated with any real estate firm or it’s agents. We urge anyone selling a home, whether it be the homeowner or a real estate agent, to use our service, but we are completely independent.
- If I list with HomeVidz.com now and then decide to use a real estate agent later can I change or remove the ad?
- Any changes in your HomeVidz.com listing are entirely up to you. You can access your listing at any time to change the price, contact information, etc.
- Do I need to show my home’s address in the listing information on my HomeVidz.com listing page?
- No! That is entirely optional. The only thing we require is a contact name (first name will do), a contact phone number, and an e-mail address, anything else is up to you.
- How long can HomeVidz videotours be?
- We suggest 3-4 minutes, but to keep the price of our service low, we must insist that they be no longer than 5 minutes long. Videos substantially longer than the 5-minute limit will be trimmed to that length. We won't cut the narration off in mid sentence but will find an appropriate spot to end the video.
- Does HomeVidz.com advertise?
We’ve recently begun advertising on a local radio station in Springfield, Illinois and plan to begin advertising in other markets soon
- Is HomeVidz listed with Internet search engines?
- A search of "Home Video Tours" puts HomeVidz near the top of the list on all major search engines.
- How many visitors are coming to the HomeVidz website?
- A lot. Since we began test marketing we have had more than a million file downloads!
- Can you provide me with a yardsign?
- Absolutely. We provide one high visibility, professionally printed yard sign for no extra cost and additional signs can be bought for just $10. Each sign has a place for your unique listing number so people who drive by your home can take your HomeVidz tour before they ever call to schedule an in-person showing.