Your Must-Watch List: Realtor.com’s Most-Viewed Videos of 2016
Your Must-Watch List: Realtor.com’s Most-Viewed Videos of 2016
Over the past year, we’ve debuted hundreds of videos dedicated to our favorite subject: homes! We’ve attracted millions of eyeballs overall, but a few clips stood out when we tallied the most-viewed realtor.com® videos of 2016.
Some made more sense than others: We’re unsurprised by your love for anything related to pets (who doesn’t want one of these cuddly guys?), but we were a bit taken aback by your overwhelming interest in bad smells. (Rest assured, your olfactory obsession will push us to follow our noses when it comes to video topics to cover in the coming year.)
With that, we ask you to turn up the volume, sit back, and enjoy our most popular videos of the year.
Top 3 Smells That Turn Off Buyers
Why you’re watching: As Realtors® Steve and Heather Ostrom say, “Smells don’t sell.”
Whether it’s your precious pets, second-hand smoke, or even yesterday’s dinner, this video helped you see (or rather, smell) the icky odors you’ve been ignoring–and that could drive potential buyers away. The Ostroms also featured ways to neutralize those odors. Watch and learn!
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Americans Are Flocking to These 3 Cities (and Leaving 3 Others)
Why you’re watching: We published this video in June, when there are more homes on the market than any other time of the year. So maybe you had a vested interest in seeing where other people were moving to—or away from. Or maybe you just were curious to see if your home city made the list. Good news! You don’t have to wait to find out. Watch to discover which cities were hot—and which were not—in 2016.
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3 Things You Should Never Say When Buying a Home
Why you’re watching: Buying a house can be a little bit like the legal system: Anything you say can and will be used against you by a savvy seller. Realtor Brian Tran breaks down the three things you should never say when checking out a new home, and why they’re taboo. Keep your foot out of your mouth, and you may very well land the home of your dreams.
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3 Home Improvements That Pay Off Big-Time (and 1 That Won’t)
Why you’re watching: With the popularity of TV shows such as “Flip or Flop” and “Property Brothers,” it’s no surprise that our viewers are fascinated by home renovation stories. While you might have a lot of cool renovation ideas on your Pinterest board, we crunched the numbers for you, comparing the estimated cost of home improvements with the estimated resale value of the renovations. The top project even paid for itself when it came time to sell!
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4 Pets You Never Knew You Could Have in Your Home
Why you’re watching: Cats and dogs are so 2015. In 2016, you were interested in seeing what other cuddly creatures you could find a home for. Whether you’re looking for an animal companion with the personality of a dog, or something completely new and exotic, we found four fantastic beasts you can call your own. (Well, maybe three, depending on which state you’re in.)
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Peek Inside President Obama’s Opulent New Home
Why you’re watching: As he leaves office with an ever-increasing approval rating, it’s no surprise that viewers are interested in seeing President Barack Obama‘s post–White House digs. This posh pad in the exclusive Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, DC, features nine bedrooms, three stories, and an office that isn’t an oval.
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