AI Video for Real Estate Wholesalers: A Fast, Practical Playbook

TL;DR • Sora 2 is impressive but limited for day-to-day wholesaling (short clips, access, no RE-specific templates). • Use purpose-built tools now (Synthesia/HeyGen for explainers; AutoReel/PhotoAIVideo for property videos; Guidde/Trupeer for SOPs). • Video reliably boosts inquiries (+403%) and speed to sell (32% faster); only ~38% of RE pros use it → clear early-adopter edge. • Ship 10 videos in 30 days (seller trust, deal sheets, basic SOPs) and wire them into your CRM automations. Track reply rate, time-to-close, and buyer inquiries.

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What to Use (and when)

Sora 2 (when it helps)

  • Strengths: 10–20s attention hooks, synchronized audio, “concept” teasers.

  • Limits for wholesalers: access, clip length, no RE templates, API preview.

  • Use it for: short social “hooks,” lifestyle snippets, teaser intros—not full property tours.

Practical stack (ship today)

  • Seller explainers / credibility: Synthesia or HeyGen (avatar, pro VO, quick variants).

  • Property from photos: AutoReel or PhotoAIVideo (RE templates, smooth pans/zooms).

  • Training & SOPs: Guidde or Trupeer (auto steps + video from a screen recording).

  • Screen capture / quick comms: Loom.

  • Batch/personalized at scale: JoggAI (CSV merge), Vedia.ai (data-to-video).

Lean MVP cost: ~$118–$153/mo for Synthesia/HeyGen + AutoReel/PhotoAIVideo + Loom.

Three Playbooks that Move the Needle

1) Acquire: Win trust & justify price

  • Seller “How It Works” (2–3 min)

    • Tool: Synthesia/HeyGen

    • Run it: One master script → variants (foreclosure/divorce/inherited). Text after first contact.

    • KPI: Reply rate to first touch; booked appts.

  • Offer Justification (60–90s)

    • Tool: Vedia.ai or quick editor + screens

    • Run it: Show 3–5 comps, ARV math, repair buckets; use their street name on-screen.

    • KPI: Objection rate; accepted-offer %.

  • Credibility Intro (30–60s)

    • Tool: HeyGen (scale variations by lead source)

    • Run it: “Who we are, how we close, testimonials.” Link in SMS/email + landing page.

    • KPI: Link clicks; watch-through.

  • Property “Vision” from Photos (30–60s)

    • Tool: PhotoAIVideo/Luma-style

    • Run it: 10 photos → cinematic moves; light “post-reno potential” overlays.

    • KPI: Seller engagement; offer acceptance.

2) Dispo: Market deals faster than rivals

  • Deal Sheet Video (90–120s)

    • Tool: AutoReel

    • Run it: 10–15 photos → template; overlay price/ARV/repairs/est. profit; CTA.

    • KPI: Buyer inquiries; days-to-assign.

  • Virtual Walkthrough from Stills (60–120s)

    • Tool: PhotoAIVideo/Luma-style

    • Run it: 15–25 room shots; add VO on scope & layout.

    • KPI: Remote buyer engagement; showings avoided.

  • Neighborhood Micro-Explainer (60–90s)

    • Tool: Steve.AI/FlexClip

    • Run it: One per target area; reuse across deals.

    • KPI: Out-of-state interest; time-to-decision.

  • Investor Pitch (90–120s)

    • Tool: Vedia.ai or Elai.io (avatar)

    • Run it: Flip vs. BRRRR side-by-side, timelines, funding notes.

    • KPI: Offers received; assignment fee lift.

3) Ops: Scale without headcount

  • SOP Training (5–10 min each)

    • Tool: Guidde/Trupeer (+ Loom)

    • Run it: Record once → auto steps + captions + docs.

    • KPI: Onboarding time; re-asked questions ↓.

  • Automated Follow-Ups (30–60s)

    • Tool: HeyGen/JoggAI (CSV vars) + CRM triggers

    • Run it: Personalized intros, appointment confirms, “still interested?” nudges.

    • KPI: Re-engagement; pipeline velocity.

  • FAQ Library (8–12 clips, 60–90s)

    • Tool: Synthesia/HeyGen

    • Run it: Objections: “Why below market?”, “How fast?”, “Fees?”, “Repairs?”

    • KPI: Call length ↓; conversion ↑.

Prompting That Works (5S)

Subject (who/what) • Sequence (actions) • Setting (where) • Shot (framing/motion) • Style (tone)

Example: “Wholesaler avatar (Subject) explains offer math with 3 comps (Sequence) in a clean office (Setting), medium shot with light zoom (Shot), conversational and warm (Style).”

30-Day Launch Plan (≈14–18 hrs total)

Week 1 – Pick & Prove (4–6 hrs)

  1. Trial 2–3 tools (avatar + property + SOP).

  2. Brand kit once (logo, colors).

  3. Ship: 1× seller explainer, 1× deal-sheet sample, 1× SOP.

Week 2 – Starter Library (3–4 hrs)

  • Record 5 FAQs + 1 credibility intro.

  • Create 1 virtual walkthrough from photos.

Week 3 – Wire Into CRM (3–4 hrs)

  • SMS day 0: intro video; day 3: explainer; status change → deal video to buyers.

  • Add UTM’d links/thumbs in email templates.

Week 4 – Dispo & Scale (4 hrs)

  • Systematize: checklists for photo capture, comp inputs, video naming.

  • Batch 3–5 new property videos; 2 SOPs.

Metrics That Matter

  • Acquire: first-touch reply rate; booked appts; offer acceptance.

  • Dispo: buyer inquiries, days-to-assign, assignment fee.

  • Ops: onboarding hours saved; repetitive questions; content completion rates.

  • Content: watch-through %, CTR from thumbnail, social shares.

ROI Snapshot (why this is worth it)

  • Traditional: $1.5k/video typical all-in; weeks to deliver.

  • AI stack: ~$118–$153/mo; 10+ videos/month in hours, not weeks.

  • Even +1 extra deal/year ($5k–$10k fee) covers the stack many times over; typical lift is multiple deals via faster dispo + higher trust.

Best Practices (and common face-plants)

  • Keep inputs clean: good lighting photos, conversational scripts, review every render.

  • Be consistent: 2–3 videos/week for month 1; batch work wins.

  • Have a point: every video ends with a clear CTA (text, book, reply).

  • Measure & iterate: sub-50% completion? Tighten length, hook faster, add captions.

  • Platform fit:

    • Reels/TikTok: vertical 9:16, hook in 3s.

    • Email/SMS: <2 min, thumbnail → hosted link.

    • YouTube: 3–5 min, SEO’d title/desc.

Compliance (non-negotiable): get testimonial permissions; disclose material facts; follow fair-housing guidance; include required wholesaler/agency disclosures in overlays or descriptions.

When Sora 2 Makes Sense

Use Sora 2 for short “pattern-break” teasers and concept clips that point to your core videos (deal sheets, explainers). Keep the production muscle with Synthesia/HeyGen + AutoReel/PhotoAIVideo + Guidde.

Your Minimum Viable Stack (start here)

  • Explain/FAQ/Credibility: Synthesia or HeyGen

  • Property from photos: AutoReel or PhotoAIVideo

  • Screen/SOP: Loom + Guidde/Trupeer

  • Optional scale: JoggAI (CSV → hundreds of variants), Vedia.ai (data → video)

Ship the first 3 videos this week; wire them into your CRM next week; measure and iterate.

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