Please keep in mind that if you want OpenHouseDealer.com to videotape your property please do not hesitate to contact us via phone or email. Our staff will be happy to assist you!!!

Preparing your Home

• Cleanup any clutter.
• Turn on all the lights
• Open all the curtains.
• Note: The best time to videotape is in the morning or during the day when the in sun is out. Make sure your house/apartment has plenty of light.
• Suggestion: Make sure there no other people or pets in your home while your taping the video. If you have any personal items that are of value, for example, pictures/ paintings/jewelry etc….please remove or do not film them in the video.

Preparing your Camera

• Find a suitable Mini-DV, 8mm, Hi8mm, Digital 8, VHS camera or any recording device.
• Charge the battery fully.
• Keep the camera lens at its widest angle and leave it there!

Shooting the Video

• Go outside to the front of the house/apartment.
• Get as far away from the property as needed to include it all (you may need to shoot from the street.)
• Start shooting the outside view of the property and walk toward the front door.
• If its an apartment building videotape the lobby as well and then start shooting again from the door to your apartment.

VERY IMPORTANT POINTERS

• Try to keep the camera Steady while taping.
• Do NOT pause the video to go to another room, the whole idea is to show viewers the Layout of the property and rooms.
• Do NOT concentrate on the kitchen cabinets, light fixtures or bathrooms.
• Again, the idea is just to show viewers the layout and what the property looks like in GENERAL.
• Try to minimize shooting directly at windows as they will momentarily 'fool' the camera's auto exposure feature into shooting the room 'darker' than you want.
• Also, don’t shoot directly into the mirror which will show your reflection.

Uploading a Video

Q. Do I have to be a member to upload a video to OpenHouseDealer.com?

A. Yes. But remember: becoming a member is free and easy. Just click the Signup button to become a member

Q. What are the acceptable video formats?

A. We accept most common video formats from digital cameras, camcorders and cell phones in the .WMV, .AVI, .MPG and .FLV file formats. 320x240 is the preferred format size. OpenHouseDealer.com is building its site to offer the most up-to-date video encoding technology. We strongly suggest that contributors use a HD format whenever possible to ensure the best possible image to viewers.

(Video Formats Accepted: .WMV, .AVI, .MPG and .FLV)
Click Here if you need to convert your video into our accepted format.
Q. How do I upload?

A. Once you are a member of OpenHouseDealer.com, uploading a video is an easy, its a step-by-step process. Just click the UPLOAD button and follow the instructions. Be ready to provide description of the property. Then, you'll simply browse your files, choose the video and start the upload.

Q. How long does the upload take?

A. It should take a few minutes but really depends on the size of your file and your connection speed.

Q. When will my video be seen on the site?

A. OpenHouseDealer.com will review your video for content - just to make sure it is tasteful and free of explicit content. After it's cleared our review, it's posted immediately. The whole process should take no more than 24 hours.