Thursday, March 17, 2011

5 Smart Ways to sell your home - Wage War On-line

Spring has always been my most favorite time of year in Atlanta.  Everything starts to bloom and the brown begins to wash away and make room for some color.   It's also the time of year when homeowners become serious about putting their homes on the market if they haven't already.  So what can a home seller do to make the most of this really tough market and be competitive with all the others homes  out there? 
Barbara Corcoran, a real estate guru and one of the most quoted pros in the real estate business was interviewed on  the Today Show and offers up 5 Smart Ways to sell your home.  The video is from a few of weeks ago but her advice holds true for any time of year.  Not to challenge Barbara, but I think she lists six ... maybe one and two are combined??   Doesn't matter, great advice whether it's five or six.  Here are the six I got out of the interview:

1. Time it right.
2. Price your home wisely.
3. Get an inspection of your home before it lists.
4. Offer financial incentives upfront.
5. WAGE WAR ON-LINE -  Phenomenal photographs! (my personal fave)
6. Spend on the 3 key areas - kitchen, living room and front facade.

Get your Home Seller's To Do notebook out and enjoy!



Monday, March 14, 2011

Atlanta Real Estate Photography

Hello,
I guess introductions are in order since this is my first blog. 

My name is Liz Lopez and I'm an Atlanta, Georgia based Real Estate Photographer.  I love what I do.  To be invited into someone's home and take photographs is quite the honor.
   
From the minute I step out of my car and into your home, I'm putting a story together in my head.  A story that will tell the buyer about all the wonderfull features of your home.  As I'm touring your home, I'm thinking, 'I definitely need  to shoot that ... and at different angles! Or, 'I just need a slice of that closet, shoot this, probably not that, etc.' Another words, I'm going tell the story of your home through photographs.  The story that your future home buyer needs to be told. Photographs will be the first impression a buyer gets of your home so make it a great, beautiful impression.
But first, a story ...



I photographed this home last week and I just loved this living space.  You can see the full virtual tour here.  I hope you follow me on my blog  to learn a little about Real Estate Photography but most importantly, enjoy all the stories Atlanta homes have to offer.