Spiro: Photo and Media Delivery & Optimizing Real Estate Photography Business in 2024

[@photograhy]

Hey Mike, I have a great tip that you can share with your viewers the next time you make a video about videography. There's this thing called white balance filter/disc, you put it over your lens, point at a light source of a room, and set that as your custom white balance. It either gives you perfect or 99% accurate white balance you need to shoot that room. There's one brand that's more expensive called expo disc, but even the $15 knock off version called JJC white balance filter does exact same job and its even easier to handle as you don't have to screw it on your lens. Ever since I bought this it made my life SO much easier, I don't have to check and adjust WB, I just put the disc over my lens and voila.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks for sharing that! I’ve never heard of it. I will look into it!

[@rickyfuentes]

I just recently switched to Spiro for all the same reasons. It's such a great system. I love it's pricing model the most. I hated paying for systems/services that I wouldn't use that month. The pay as you go model is great, not to mention their support has been spot on. Great Video!

[@gregoryreview]

Just signed up to Spiro, giving it a try to help with scheduling and payments. You and Nathan Cools are my go to people for REP. Thanks for makiing this video and yes, I did use your referal code

[@afrosweet]

I signed up for my account earlier today. That being said, your video just made me that much happier than I’m making the switch. Well done, my friend!

[@arudolphwiseproduction]

YESSSS!!! Thanks so much for this!!! I just started with Spiro about 2 weeks ago and I've been trying to find content on this!!!!

[@sampb0906]

Can you do a video on how to get clients? I started with a company and had clients use me exclusively, but now that I’m on my own I can’t take them. I have a few realtors since starting back in May, but this year I’m hoping to go full time. I’ve been cold calling lol! A video on that would be great!

[@16goncalo]

Thanks Mark, keep doing this videos, for me you're the most and clean videos for this type of content :D

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thank you!!

[@rickdouthit3650]

Hey Mike! First I'd like to compliment you for your excellent videos. You've helped a great many of us! I was wondering if I might coax you into posting your video you made for instructing agents on Spiro. It would be a big help. Thanks!

[@An0n0mus]

Thank you for the video and insight, it is appreciated!

[@xoxuntouchablexox]

*starts slow clap 👏🏻. In all seriousness, your videos has helped my business tremendously and I am truly grateful for all of your info! #nogatekeeping

[@macklanemedia]

thank you so much for making a video like this

[@bliss1295]

Hi Burke may I ask who you went with when setting up your website and how did you integrate Spiro into your website? Thank you in advanc

[@kiddmike.official]

Great video as always. Is Spiro exclusive for the USA? Or will it work for the UK too?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Yes it should work in UK! I know they just expanded it to multiple languages so I know it’s ready to go in many different countries.

[@kiddmike.official]

Cheers. Great knowledge as always

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

Excellent walk through! Very clear! Regarding the PhotographersPortal: is that part of Spiro? Your Term & Services: did you created that with a legal adviser...? I need to put together one but I don't where to start... Can you share some info about this... thank you! cheers!

[@RenzorTheRed]

Hey, Mike, when you upload images to Spiro for customers, what size are your final pics? Dimensions? How many MB? I realize Spiro will change them to different sizes based on what the agent wants, but I mean what you consider your 'final' that you upload. I've had a hard time getting that from youtube trainers, and want to make sure I'm not wasting HDD space making them too big.

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

There's no any video who can explain your step by step how you start from the beginning for the fist time

[@RenzorTheRed]

So what's the point of the property website? Is it for you to deliver the goods to the agent? Or something the agent uses to help share their listing with customers? And does the photographer customize it for the agent, or does the agent have access to customize it like they want to for the buyer?
And that 'marketing content'--is that something you have to customize for the agent, or something they have access to to customize and use on their own after payment and delivery? I.e. is the photographer putting work into these templates, or is it just lots of goodies for the agent to customize and use as they see fit after the transaction?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Agent has access to all these features and they are able to customize it themselves. Property websites they can definitely share with buyers as it’s a great way to showcase all media streams in one place.

[@melvindlacruz1679]

i have a problems with this spiro, how can I setup a bundle price? the customer services for me is been the worst, they don't have any video explaint how to setup this from the beginning

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@melvindlacruz1679 really? The knowledge base is quite extensive and comprehensive!

[@Swing4TheRing]

For services and packages, are those icons included with the images or did you make those in photoshop and upload them individually?

[@landtoskyproductions]

Don't need a photog app, just save to Home Screen in the share menu. =)

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

I do that and it’s fine but still think an app would be way better!

[@Swaggerconflow]

Hey Mike Great Video! I was able to start and grow my own REP company and it was very helpful to have your videos to reference when I needed assistance. I wanted to ask about how you found your Virtual Assistant? I am in the need for one and would like your guidance.
Thank you

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Mine was referred to me by someone else luckily so I unfortunately can’t help much there. I’m sorry!

[@nickyh1227]

Does this work well in Canada?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@nickyh1227 yes, I believe so!

[@osh5249]

Thank you for this very informational video. How does the payment processing work and what are the fees associated with payments?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Payments are process through stripe. Not sure what the exact fee percentage is but it’s pretty comparable to most other online payment services.

[@osh5249]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotographyThanks. So just to confirm we pay for both per listing and the CC fee?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@osh5249 yes, you have to pay spiros listing fee of $5 then whatever stripes fee is to process the payment. If your customer paid by check or something then there would be no payment processing fee.

[@Michael_Barrow]

Thanks for the great video!
I just wanted to ask, do you have to use the order page? Or will I be able to just create a listing and have it emailed to the agent for them to open and pay and download their photos and videos? If so, will they still have to make an account or will they just be able to open the link and pay and download?
Thanks in advance!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

You have to create orders in order to send a listing so you will have to create some sort of order page that has your services on it with your pricing. That doesn’t mean you use it though. You can just create the orders for your client when they book.

[@jackiehummel4328]

How did you change the color of your pay/download buttons to red? mine are all light grey and I wanted to change it but can't figure it out

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Mine were like that by default

[@WeirdyBeardy]

I really like Spiro, but I hate the pop up that you have to click See Pricing on that pops up when you go to the order form. Unfortunately Spiro says no way to get rid of it. 😢

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Just curious, What bothers you about it? Doesn’t seem like a very big deal to me personally but maybe I’m missing something.

[@WeirdyBeardy]

Just my opinion, but I’d rather potential customers be able to immediately see prices without a “pop up” window.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@WeirdyBeardy yeah I get you, I suppose that is annoying if you just want to see pricing real quick!

[@meepleHQ]

Agree, or at least using softer language: "view packages"@@WeirdyBeardy

[@Whitephoenix1402]

Do you know how well it works abroad? Languages etc thanks

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

I do not know any info on that. I’m sorry!

[@julianuk3266]

Hi, can agents login and change the order of their images for the property website. Some agents want to start a pic with a typical elevation shot. some like a shot of the pool.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

That’s a good question, I don’t believe agent can choose image order but may be wrong. I’ll have to log in as an agent and give it a try!

[@TonyChanthale]

Hey, I believe once the agent is logged in, they're able to rearrange the photos by going to the "SECTIONS" tab and click "Gallery" then there's a "Rearrange" button next to the "Upload" button. Once they click rearrange, they can click and drag the photos to whatever order they want. Hope that helps! @@InsideRealEstatePhotography

[@shanemartinphoto2974]

How are you able to add the ordering link to your personal website?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Just open the order page up in spiro and copy the link in the address bar and then add a button or whatever on your site and connect it to that link.

[@jakeshaw3767]

I run my business in Asia and Spiro doesn’t currently cater for alternative currencies or default site languages. Built for a western demographic currently.
Really disappointed as love everything they offer.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Ah, that is a bummer! Eventually hopefully it will be more worldwide.