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How ShortVids Helped Chris Colgan Grew from 1K to 68K Followers

Tenure of Project: Ongoing

Projects Delivered: 625 Edits

Chris Colgan is a seasoned real estate professional based in Northern Virginia, with over 18 years of experience in the industry. He leads the Chris Colgan Real Estate Team under EXP Realty LLC and PLACE, focusing on the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. areas. Throughout his career, Chris has sold thousands of homes, ranging from $30,000 lots to properties valued at $4 million.

His achievements have earned him recognition in the Re/Max Hall of Fame and the Circle of Legends. He’s a legend in his field, and his awards and Wall Street Journal feature prove it. But, like many seasoned professionals, he knew the importance of growing his presence online and that’s where we came in. Moreover, learn more about How ShortVids Helped US Media Giant Sakib Sports in their Content Creation.

Problems Chris Was Facing Before Partnering With ShortVids

Chris Colgan had a treasure box of older content just sitting there, waiting to be reimagined for today’s platforms and a vision to elevate his social media presence, but unreliable editors and basic edits kept holding him back. In luxury real estate, where every detail matters, he needed more than just good enough; he needed content that reflected the high-end properties he was presenting, without draining his time or energy.

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Untapped Potential

Chris had a collection of older content that wasn’t being used to its full advantage. With the right strategy, this material could have been repurposed into captivating videos designed for modern social media platforms.

Inconsistent Editing Support

Chris struggled with unreliable editors who charged per video, leading to delays, unpredictable results, and missed opportunities to maintain a strong online presence.

High Standards in Real Estate

Selling high-end properties meant that basic video edits simply wouldn’t be enough. Chris needed polished visuals like drone shots, seamless transitions, and premium-level production to attract affluent buyers.

Overwhelming Workload

Between client meetings, property tours, and handling content creation, Chris was overwhelmed. Without a reliable team to take on the editing, focusing on business growth became an uphill battle.

How Partnering with ShortVids Made Things Better For Chris?

We took his project with a clear goal: make his content shine and let him focus on what he does best selling homes. After teaming up with us, we gave him something he’d been missing and that was peace of mind. With our flat-rate unlimited editing plan, he no longer had to worry about costs piling up or waiting around for better results here’s what we did. Also, learn more about How Agency Owners Can Use ShortVids Subscriptions?

Turned Old Content Into Gold

Who says old footage can’t have a second life? We took Chris’s older content, repurposed it, and turned it into engaging content for Instagram and YouTube. Our expert team of editors made sure to make his simple recordings into valuable insights.

Content Variety

We worked on everything from home tours to testimonials and even ads for his business. If it needed editing, we had it covered.

Cinematic Video Quality

We didn’t just throw together clips of homes. We went all-in with cinematic transitions, drone footage, and a polished look that screams luxury. These weren’t just property tours; they were mini-movies for million-dollar listings.

Consistent Branding

Consistency matters when you’re building a personal brand, and we made sure he stood out. Every video we delivered had Chris’s signature style: classy, sharp, and professional. 

The Results: That Speak for Themselves

After two years with ShortVids, Chris’s content game went from decent to dominating. We edited his Podcasts, Interviews, House Tours, and Testimonials that generated millions of views weekly and brought in thousands of serious inquiries. Read more about: How ShortVids is Better for Your Content Needs

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Content Output Boost

It wasn’t just about posting more, it was about posting better. Chris started posting high-quality videos every week without fail. His audience noticed, and they stuck around.

Spike in Engagement

His videos now pull in 15k–20k views on average. That’s a lot of eyeballs on his listings, and many of those viewers turned into clients.

Followers Blew Up

Chris went from 1,000 followers to a whopping 70.6K on Instagram. That’s a lot more people checking out his properties and reaching out to him, taking his consulting services.

Lead Generation Made Easy

Chris saw a steady flow of inquiries from potential buyers and sellers. Thanks to his stunning, professional content, His videos weren’t just pretty; they were pulling in real business.

Chris’s Feedback

Super quick!! Videos look great as well. They always do an amazing job. If you are looking for videos that will help grow your social channels, I definitely recommend them. Went from 1k to 68k followers on IG.
Chris Colgan
Founder of Chris Colgan Real Estate

Chris’s success is proof that with the right team and a clear plan, you can turn your content into a powerful business tool. At ShortVids, we’re all about helping professionals like Chris tell their stories and grow their brands through video.  So, whether you’re in real estate or any other industry, let us take the editing off your plate. Chris’s story could be yours next.