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LIVE on VIDEO: A Hawaii Military Relocation Story Comes to Life

Real Estate Industry professionals have continuously evolved with marketing techniques on the internet. We started with websites. Then Web 2.0 and blogs and a lot of other internet savvy tools. Now....we have live video that surely brings each event full face with real movement, real voices, real people and an account of what we are presenting to the public and the consumer.

Advertising in the newspaper is costly and doesn't give the consumer anything but....words. Advertising to me is not so much about how much the professional has sold or made. It's about WHAT THAT AGENT WILL DO FOR YOU! 

It's about listening to the client's wants, needs, desires and dreams. It's about going above and beyond to help those clients achieve their goals with selling their home. The home they've lived in for 20 or 30 years and where a lot of memories are invested. The emotions they will go through when parting ways. It's about going above and beyond to help those clients who are buying their home that they will create events and save many memories in for years to come.

The following video is my first ever video to document a little of my Hawaii Military Relocation clients who searched for an agent in Hawaii on the internet and NOT ONE agent would give Shelly the time of day because it was "too far ahead" (they were trying to be proactive). Shelly typed in a search term into Google and contacted me after reading a few of my stories. And that's just the beginning!

That was last November. They arrived on February 27th, 2008 and we were looking for property on the 28th, 29th and in contract by the 30th. We signed all loan and escrow docs yesterday, will fund by Thursday morning and record with the Bureau of Conveyances Friday morning.

The following articles I was inspired to write as they pertain to these specific clients:

 

Hawaii Military Relocation Story Testimonial (with my clients consent):

"I found Sally on the internet while my fiance was still deployed to Afghanistan. We were preparing for a military relocation to Hawaii........ Sally was amazing! She made our transition to the islands easy and painless. Not only did we find a great Realtor, we made a new friend!"

Shelly and Chris

 

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Note:  Katrina Dangleman, Escrow Officer with Title Guaranty Escrow in Mililani informed me yesterday that she is moving to Caifornia. She has been part of the driving force of the meaning behind "teamwork" and for many years....an important part of Title Guaranty in Mililani, Hawaii. Aloha O'e Katrina!  (Also, all of you out there keep a lookout. Katrina is going to be taking her Real Estate License test out there)

 

 

                                                       

 

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

  

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Comments

Sally,  that is so cute.  I'm glad it all worked out with your relo folks.  :) And to catch it on camera..Priceless. :)

Posted by Stephanie Edwards-Musa knitwit at thredUP (thredUP.com) about 4 years ago

Stephanie:  More to come :)  I already warned them about carrying over the threshold and stuff hahaha.

 

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Sally.  Don't you just love it when a plan comes together.  I love the way you stay in contact with relocating home buyers.  That's always been one of the secrets to my success.  It's harder now that I refer folks out.  But, your dedication will bring you business.
Posted by Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Virginia & Maryland (Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate) about 4 years ago
Lenn: I really appreciate your compliment and comment Lenn. Yours means a lot to me. ... I really love 'getting to know' the people I'm going to be working with. Those are the ones that get to know me too.
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Sis - I can't wait to go home and actually listen to the video, this no sound at work thing can be a bummer:-(
Posted by Jason Sardi (I love kittens cute & My Jennifer!!) about 4 years ago
Lil Bro...yeah...listen to the video in the post before this one too.... my daughter is too funny!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago

Sally,

Your video probably won't win any Hollywood awards, but it sure struck a chord with me!!! You're a real WYSIWYG gal...the kind any consumer would be thrilled to have represent them!!! Thanks,   Fran

Posted by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.) about 4 years ago
Fran: hahahaha!  Hey...it was fun for one....for another it was nice to have nice clients :) And who knows....I just may get good at this :)
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
What a nice ending to the frustrating setting appointments post!
Posted by April Hayden-Munson Realtor® Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate 414-617-6728 (RE/MAX Broker Assoc. www.movewithapril.com) about 4 years ago
Sally, These videos look like so much fun...and how nice to have a real "document."  Congrats on your relos, I bet they are thrilled and can't wait to set up a new home.
Posted by Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City/Feng Shui Manhattan ) about 4 years ago
Sally, what a wonderful post.  The video is cool.  Congrats to you and your buyers.
Posted by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) about 4 years ago
Finally listened to it, now onto the one before this:)
Posted by Jason Sardi (I love kittens cute & My Jennifer!!) about 4 years ago
Ok...very funny and nice!
Posted by Neal Bloom-Realtor ®CRS-Weston FL Real Estate (Keller Williams Properties, Weston FL) about 4 years ago
very touching thanks for sharing
Posted by Alan Robinson (PTE REAL ESTATE GROUP) about 4 years ago
April: It was actually pleasant from the time I "met" them ...first online...then the phone...then relocating here. The only time it was frustrating was that time setting appointments. I look at it this way....the ones that didn't answer didn't even give their listing a chance. And the best thing is....they found a home they love.
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Carole: Their whole hotel room is filled with stuff...they have set the movers to deliver Friday afternoon...utilities scheduled.....They're on it!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Bob: Hey...I'm really trying to get this video thing going.... I like to hear me laugh.. that's why I'm enjoying it so much  lol!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago

Jason.....and....no comment???? lol!

Neal: Funny?  Okay...I have to admit...I had fun....I crack me up lol!

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Hi Sally,
You are tempting me....I just might be the proud owner of a flip video very soon.
Posted by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc) about 4 years ago

Sally, that is a great use of video ;)

Posted by Cape Coral Real Estate Broker | Susan Milner | FloridaFutureAgents.com (Florida Future Realty, Inc.) about 4 years ago

Cynthia: Do it!  Do it!  I love stuff like this....I'm not one for small gadgets for taking notes and stuff but I sure love a video and RES for my business......We WILL make use of these....guarantee it. With my sony it was complicated...time consuming and the stuff....

Thanks Susan!

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Not bad Sally, not bad! Be careful you'll spoil us!
Posted by Joan Mirantz GRI CBR SRES- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Homequest Real Estate) about 4 years ago
Oh, man...am I gonna have to charge buy one of those cameras???  Sounds like you had a great time with it, Sally and congrats on the closing :)        
Posted by Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker (Crescent City Living LLC) about 4 years ago

Sally I am disappointed that you have not learned how to video tape yourself and drive at the same time.  You are going to have to come visit me in Connecticut so I can teach you how .......... LOL

Posted by George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut about 4 years ago
Sally~That camera is coming in handy. I can't wait to go buy one for myself and share a whole lot more about Utah. You are making this even more fun in your blog. So I have to add, that bridges shouldn't be burned in this industry, because we all need to work as a team and make that experience a memorable one for our clients. So with that said my friend, oh how I agree with you. 
Posted by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~ (Agent Referral) about 4 years ago
Sally - Great job on the video.  I haven't ever posted any video on the internet, so I applaud you for this.  Looks like some happy clients - congrats!
Posted by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653) (Austin Texas Homes, LLC) about 4 years ago

Funny video.  Your clients look like they were having fun with you as well!

Posted by Ryan Vivo, NRBA Realtor Solano County Gateway Realty 707-384-5894 (Gateway Realty) about 4 years ago
Sally - Nice video, they aren't as cute as your daughter, tho'.  You have such good ideas.
Posted by Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV MLS - Sun City Mesquite - 55+ Buyer Representative (ERA - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale) about 4 years ago
Sally, you did great. Sometimes those interviewees, just don't have much to say. Great use of the video and the way you stuck with them. Congratulations !! 
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) about 4 years ago

Hi Sally - woo hoo on your video and closing!  You are certainly THE go-to person for anyone moving to your area - love your attention to detail and how you are always on top of things for the clients you work with. 

Very nicely done!  And you're nudging me closer and closer to really thinking about buying one of those cameras.....

Ann

Posted by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire) about 4 years ago

Woo--hoo:  You are doing a fab' job with the video camera!!! Now, what kind of camera do you use? I know it's only a matter of time before I have to take that plunge .   I wonder what the consensus is on "the best cameras" for the money and the job?  That would be a good post--wish I knew something about them, I'd write it....

 

Posted by Lake Arrowhead Real Estate (909)273-4542 Kat DeLong, Realtor Dre#01235311 (Mountain Country Realty, Lake Arrowhead. (909)-273-4542) about 4 years ago
Joan: Oh....go spoil yourself too!  It's so much fun....even the mortgage broker said that I did great for a not practiced session lol!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Lisa:  Hahahha...Yup...you'd be doing a wonderful Localism piece with that thing.  If you look closely...the escrow officer thought she was going to snag it hahaha!  Thanks Lisa.
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
George: Guaranty we'll be running off the road...we'd be cracking up too much LOL!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Julie: That's a fact. I do believe I just like getting along.....BTW....I wish I could get the other agent...he was surely a pleasure to work with....and a laugh or two as well. 
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Jason: Thanks!  For me it certainly is an obstacle I got over quick. (I'm not bashful lol) Everyone chimed in and had a ball. AFter signing loan docs we waited for the escrow officer to finish a signing in the other room and we were cutting up so bad.... She walked in and I asked if she could hear us out there.....Yeeeessss. Oops. :)
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Ryan: That's why we always stress that personalities have to click to make for a smoothe transaction. :) 
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago

Virginia: That's funny!  Actually, I agree :)  (it's a mom thing)

Missy: Thanks!  It really does work out when one sticks with someone and follows up. I personally like the length of time.....We get to know each other and it gives us more time to fine tune criteria and likes/dislikes.

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Ann: Hey...if I can do it...so can the rest of you!!!!  Thanks for your compliment and support Ann!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Kat: I admit it....I'm a follower of the rest of the members who bought a FLIP VIDEO....easy to use and 149 dollars through newegg.com  ....also, it's way easier than the 500 dollar Sony one I have.  We talk about being transparent....well...here it is!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Kat: I admit it....I'm a follower of the rest of the members who bought a FLIP VIDEO....easy to use and 149 dollars through newegg.com  ....also, it's way easier than the 500 dollar Sony one I have.  We talk about being transparent....well...here it is!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Kat: I admit it....I'm a follower of the rest of the members who bought a FLIP VIDEO....easy to use and 149 dollars through newegg.com  ....also, it's way easier than the 500 dollar Sony one I have.  We talk about being transparent....well...here it is!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
I tried to watch the video but it froze before I got to meet your clients. From what I did see, it was very good. And judging from the picture of them smiling, I would say everything went well. Congratulations!
Posted by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners) about 4 years ago
Thanks Christy!
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Thanks, Woo Hoo. I'm bookmarking this so I can revisit when the time comes to BUY a Flipper....I'll have it.
Posted by Lake Arrowhead Real Estate (909)273-4542 Kat DeLong, Realtor Dre#01235311 (Mountain Country Realty, Lake Arrowhead. (909)-273-4542) about 4 years ago
Where is Katrina moving to in California?
Posted by Kelley Eling (Marin County, CA Real Estate) (Frank Howard Allen Realtors ~ Luxury Portfolio) about 4 years ago

chia pet

 

Sally.... the videos in all of these blogs reminds me of that chia pet...  just a little water and they sprout up all over the place.  I need to get more involved. I already have a few ideas though...

Seriously, you did a great job with the video.  I am sure that we will see more of these popping up all over the place....

 

jeff belonger
Posted by Jeff Belonger-The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans ( Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc) about 4 years ago
Cool Kat! A Flipper....I like that name :)
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago

Kelley: Ventura

Jeff: Shows how many don't mind change :) I know one thing....while doing the editing i was thinking ....gee, this sure brings everything we write about to real life :) It made my story and my clients real ..know what I mean?

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago

Nice, and they look like "Happy Clients"  today should make them even happier........today is recording day :)   OK, are we going to get a Video of them with the keys......LOL :)

Posted by Kathy McGraw, Riverside County CA Real Estate (CELLing Realty) about 4 years ago
Kathy:  They are happy and mostly relieved...that was a long stay for them in a hotel ...but now they can get settled and relax. :)
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
That's so sweet. Best part of being in this busines is knowing you really made a difference. Looks like you made a difference here.
Posted by Patrick Lambert ( Hawaii Real Estate Expert ) (ALLY Real Estate) about 4 years ago
Woo-Hoo: you inspired me with this post; I ordered one of those flipper video cameras!  I won't be putting my mug on it right away....but for other uses, I'll try.  AND, I'll be a grandmother next month--and I need it for baby vidoes. 

Posted by Lake Arrowhead Real Estate (909)273-4542 Kat DeLong, Realtor Dre#01235311 (Mountain Country Realty, Lake Arrowhead. (909)-273-4542) about 4 years ago

Patrick: I'd been working with them from last November....I KNOW I made a difference. They're happy in their new home and getting settled....it recorded yesterday :)

Kat: WoooooHoooo Kat!  That's right....videos of the grandchildren...you lucky gal you. I'm still waiting. :)

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
Woo-Hoo: Your time will come!  I'm 55, so I've paid my dues. LOL  This is MY FIRST!  Oh, wait...I do have a granddaughter that is a PIG. Pot-Bellied Pig, that is.   
Posted by Lake Arrowhead Real Estate (909)273-4542 Kat DeLong, Realtor Dre#01235311 (Mountain Country Realty, Lake Arrowhead. (909)-273-4542) about 4 years ago
Sally- You did great on this video! I love the humor you added to it, the fun and the education. I figured there is no end in sight once you got your hands on that little flip! It is like contagious. I just want to film everything now! I did one of my granddaughter making her first high pitched squeals as a test drive with the flip and the mixpo. I just did my first video testimonial of some short sale sellers. I am looking forward to much more video from you now! Catch the waves and surfers! :) 
Posted by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Homes For Sale (International Properties and Investments LLC) about 4 years ago

Kat: hahahah..that's cute.

Katerina: Thanks! I'm going to use my Sony for the ones I want to zoom in on....too much noise I had to filter at the beach and far away it came out blurry....great for these though!

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 4 years ago
What a great story. I love the photos. When I buy my Hawaii dream home some day, I'll have to give you a call.
Posted by Carlos Scarpero, Internet Marketing Consultant (Dayton SEO Services) about 4 years ago

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