Denver Home Shots

Why you should consider professional photography…

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:47:06 +0000

Given the effectiveness of professional photography in marketing homes it should be given high priority in real estate marketing budgets.

1. Photography is the central component of real estate marketing.

2. It increases the effectiveness of web marketing.

3. It increases the effectiveness of print media.

4. It makes the agent look good because it reduces market time* and increases net sales price*.

5. It will help you complete for more listings.

Preparing Your Home for a Photo Shoot

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:35:13 +0000

The photo-shoot will take 1-2 hours, depending on the size of the house. I will be photographing both the inside and outside of your home as well as all of the major rooms. I usually do not photograph the garage unless it has special features. You can use that space to keep things out of sight during the shoot.

• If there are special features to your home that might not obvious please let me know so I can include them.

• Contain pets in the garage or out of sight.

• Remove all vehicles from driveways and do not park directly in front of the house.

• Move garbage cans out of sight so they cannot be seen from the street.

• Remove all garden tools including hoses and sprinklers.

• Mow and rake the yard.

• Sweep driveways, sidewalks and patios.

• Clear off counter tops in kitchen and bathroom areas.

• Remove photos, notes and papers from the refrigerator.

• Turn on all interior lights. I’ll turn them off as I finish my work.

• Turn off ceiling fans and televisions.

• De-clutter rooms which may be excessively furnished. They do not photograph well.

• Make all beds and tidy bedrooms. Hang clothes or put them away.

• Remove piles of newspaper and magazines.

• Tuck trash cans out of view in a closet or cupboard.

• Let me know if your home contains valuable works of art that you’d prefer not to advertise. I can edit the photos to make these items unrecognizable.

Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions. Good preparation before your shoot will be rewarded with the best possible photographs.

Sean Huber (303) 883-6267

The New Curb Appeal

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:57:19 +0000

Selling a home used to be all about “curb appeal,” or the first impression a property conveys to potential buyers as they pull up in front. A house that looks unattractive from the street won’t sell, the mantra goes.

These days, a property’s “pix appeal,” or attractiveness in photos posted in online listings, is equally as important. Eighty percent of home buyers used the Internet last year to search for a home, and nearly 25% reported that they first found the property they purchased on the Internet, according to a National Association of Realtors survey.

In most cases — 85% of the time — online photos are a buyer’s first view of a home.

Photographs are powerful bait. Good ones can lure buyers; poor ones can do the opposite. The quality of our photography can influence the amount of traffic your property receives and can help you attract the right buyer.