Retrofits are worth a clip
Keep the rest of the video normal
The retrofit clips sit after the house clips, not before. The listing still sells on the kitchen and the view; the retrofit is the reassurance at the end of the walk-through.
The disclosure
Seismic hazard zones and the natural-hazard disclosure follow state rules and belong in the paperwork. The video shows the work that was done; the caption can say when.
Disclosure requirements differ by state, province and MLS. This guide is about making the video honest; what you must disclose, and where, is a question for your broker and your local rules.
Questions
What if the house has not been retrofitted?
Show the house honestly and leave retrofits out of the video. Do not suggest work that has not been done.
Can I really video a crawl space?
Three photos with a good light, along one line, is all a low glide needs. It is a two-minute job that answers a question buyers otherwise pay an inspector to answer.
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