Tips for New YouTubers: A Video Creation Guide for Real Estate Agents
I know exactly how it feels to be totally intimidated by the record button. Too many of us, especially new YouTubers, are stuck in a cycle of "I'm not enough." I'm not young enough, I'm not techy enough, I'm not interesting enough, I'm not charismatic enough.
But guess what? These "not enoughs" are just your fears telling you big fat lies because you, my friend, are more than enough. You are more than capable of being a real estate YouTuber, even if you’ve never made a single video before.
In this blog, I'm going to give some video creation tips for new Youtubers to help you get over your fear and get ready to be on camera to help you reach more clients. Sometimes, the only way to conquer your fear is to just do it scared.
Growing Your YouTube Channel as a Beginner: Why Your Personality Matters
One of the most important tips for new YouTubers trying to grow a YouTube channel is showing your personality. People don't just follow you because you give great information; they follow you because they like you. If you're not yourself on camera, you're robbing them of the chance to form a real connection with you.
Think Spielberg was born with a camera in his hand or that Oprah was born ready for her close-up? Heck no! We all have to start somewhere. And new YouTubers are no exception.
The fear of being disliked is the #1 reason why we don’t take action. But here’s the truth - 80% of people won’t care. In fact, 99.9% of the world’s population won’t have any idea who you are, especially when you are still new YouTubers. Only a very small percentage of people won’t like you or agree with you.
You need to decide that it’s worth the risk offending a few people in order to help the people you know you can help.
Common Video Creation Fears New YouTubers Face and How to Overcome Them
Fear #1: "I'm Not Techy Enough"
I hear this daily: "I'm not very good with technology."
Some of the biggest YouTubers out there started with their cell phones. Even if they’ve graduated from being new YouTubers, many still film only with a smartphone.
As for editing, there are user-friendly programs available. If you don't want to do much editing, work on being better on camera to minimize mistakes.
Pro Tip:
Start simple. Look at the camera lens, say your line, and if you mess up, just take a breath and try again. Keep transitions minimal if you're editing the video yourself.
I now outsource my editing, but if I were doing it, it would be straight cuts and jump cuts with minimal background music.
Apps like Descript, Veed, and Capcut are amazing editing programs that will delete pauses and filler words, and use AI to do the bulk of the editing for you. This can cut down your time spent editing to only an hour or two.
Fear #2: "I'm Too Old or Don't Look Good Enough"
I watched a video titled "Why I Started a YouTube Channel at Age 90," featuring an adorable 90-year-old woman. If she can do it, we all can!
I'm in my 50s with gray hair and wrinkles. But guess what? No one’s watching my channel because I’m a supermodel. People don't watch your videos because they think you're a glamorous movie star. They're looking for valuable real estate content.
Pro Tip:
Get camera-ready but don’t stress about perfection. Embrace your appearance and focus on the value you provide.
Fear #3: "I Don't Like My Voice"
Here’s another one of my most important tips for new YouTubers. If you don’t like your voice or accent, try telling yourself a different story.
You know what? Your accent is charming and unique! Americans love a good accent. Change your mindset about your perceived flaws—they could be your greatest strengths.
The above three fears are things I’ve heard over and over again as reasons people won’t make videos to promote themselves and their businesses.
So I’ll point that out and say, “In other words, the reason you won’t make videos is because you don’t want to feel an emotion - fear. It’s an emotion. It can’t hurt you, it can’t do anything to you. Why are you giving it so much power over your business?”
My coach once said, “Everything you want is on the other side of a risk you are currently unwilling to take.”
Let’s you and I both decide to be willing to take risks and see what happens!
Real-Life Example:
My friend JMan Maneiro had ADHD and was always fidgeting and talking non-stop as a kid. Now, he’s a keynote speaker who gets paid to be energetic and engaging on stage.
The exact character “flaws” he had as a child are what people now pay him for. Did he change? No. Did he change the way he thought about these character traits? Yes. He decided to stop seeing himself as less than or not good enough, and instead to see these things are strengths.
If you want to learn more detailed action steps into overcoming these fears and other tips for new YouTubers, make sure to check out the full video here.
Tips for New YouTubers: How to Be Authentic On Camera
Being yourself on camera is crucial. The people who resonate with your personality will gravitate toward you. Authenticity builds trust and a genuine connection with your audience.
When you meet viewers in real life, you want them to say, "You are exactly how you appear on camera."
How to Conquer Your Fear of Being on Camera
I can share a lot of tips for new YouTubers on how to do a DIY filming setup or which video equipment to use - but the most important thing to do at this point in your Youtube journey? Conquering your fear of being on camera!
Start Small: Begin with short videos, 2-3 minutes long. You don’t need to upload them right away. Record, review, and delete if necessary. Practice makes perfect.
Write a Script: If you're nervous about what to say, write it down first. Memorize the first sentence or two, look at the camera, and deliver your lines. If you mess up, look back at your script and try again.
Embrace Mistakes: It's okay to make mistakes. No one is perfect, especially new YouTubers. If your bloopers are funny, consider including them at the end of your video to keep viewers engaged.
Do It Scared: The best way to overcome your fear is to face it head-on. The more you do it, the more comfortable you’ll become. Eventually, you won't be scared anymore. This is so important that I’ve written a book on this subject. Check it out on Amazon if you need more encouragement.
Tips for New YouTubers: Be Kind to Yourself
You are more than enough to start making videos to promote yourself and your real estate business right now. Give yourself patience, grace, and be kind to yourself.
Allow yourself to be a beginner and not perfect from day one. Nobody is perfect when they start, but with each video, you’ll get closer to perfection.
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Karin Carr has been a REALTOR since 2005 and real estate coach since 2018. Her YouTube videos have garnered more than 3.5 million views. She loves teaching real estate agents how to find real estate leads in a way that doesn’t require buying them from big corporations looking to put you out of business, or posting on social media all day just hoping to get a few likes and a couple of comments.
YouTube is Karin’s best method for attracting paying clients who see her value and happily hire (and pay) her to represent them in a real estate transaction. Coaching REALTORS is her true passion though and that’s where she spends the majority of her time these days. Her signature program, Video Boss Agent Academy, has helped thousands of real estate agents and mortgage professionals build businesses they love that are actually profitable.
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