How to sell your home in a hot real estate market A hot real estate market can present its own unique challenges to make your property stand out above the others. The two big things you want are great photos to attract more interested buyers, and of course a really well presented home that buyers can instantly fall in love with. “So, the picture …
Professional Vs. Amateur Real Estate Photography
Why use Professional Real Estate Photography in your listings? It’s tempting to take advantage of the new photographer down the street that’s just getting started and charging only a quarter of what your professional real estate photographer charges. I cannot emphasize enough how much this gamble to save money can end up costing you in the end. I recently received …
Why successful Realtors don’t skimp on photography
Why Successful Realtors Don’t Skimp on Real Estate Photography When you’re a realtor, part of being successful means carefully managing your budget. Your income is solely dependent on what you sell. Therefore it’s imperative that you watch what you spend. However, there is a difference between expenses and investments, and it’s important to differentiate the two and determine what is …
Tips for Relisting a Stagnant Property
Tips on Relisting a Property Whether you’re selling a multi-million-dollar property or a traditional home in the suburbs, you never know when you may find yourself in the position of having to relist a property that’s been on the market for a while. What do you do in this situation? The first thing to do is look at what the …
Marketing Luxury Real Estate
Marketing Luxury Real Estate In the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area, the luxury real estate market is a booming market, from McLean to Loudoun County to Clifton, this area has some of the highest priced luxury estates on the east coast. Usually defined as the top 10% of the market in your area, the actual home value for luxury …
Why you need to add video to your photography package
While you may be well aware of the importance of professional photography to your real estate listings, you have another valuable tool that should be considered as a supplement to your photography: video. When preparing to list a property, professional photography is something that has been established as a clear necessity, not just a luxury. Home buyers spend more time …
Community Spotlight – Belmont Bay, Woodbridge VA
Right where the Occoquan River and the Potomac River meet, you’ll find a delightful waterfront community called Belmont Bay. Situated less than an hour out of Washington, DC, this idyllic setting offers wonderful views, natural beauty, and the convenience of being in Northern Virginia. For commuters and tourists alike, you’ll find a Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station right in the …
Effective Real Estate Marketing for Realtors
With over 1.1 million members in the National Association of Realtors, competition for real estate business is fierce. What’s a realtor to do when trying to build their business in this type of crowded marketplace? The short answer is stand out from the crowd. How do you that? Through marketing and top-notch service to your clients. Make sure your …
The Right Photographer for the Right Job
If you were hiring a portrait painter, you would want an artist that specializes in portraits, not architectural renderings, right? If you have a chronic sore throat, you would want to see a doctor that specializes in ear, nose, and throat issues, not a doctor that specializes in foot disorders. If you’re looking to redo your kitchen, …