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Why do you need a Real Estate Photographer?

Why do you need a professional real estate photographer? This is a fair question, given that today a realtor or homeowner could take their own photos and save a few hundred dollars.  Not long ago, do-it-yourself (DIY) real estate photos were the norm and accepted.  However, in today’s market you can’t get away with doing it yourself. What’s changed in …

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Staging a Home for Real Estate Photography

In today’s real estate market, the visual elements of a marketing campaign are more important than ever.  Knowing this, how do you sell a home in today’s market? White Orchid, a staging company, has some good things to say about this: According to owner John Matthews: “Here’s the simple formula: When you stage a home for sale the photography looks …

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Real Estate Photography is an Investment

When professional real estate photography is of a high quality, then it is no longer an expense.  It’s no longer just money being spent, but an investment that is almost guaranteed to generate a return in terms of a higher sales price for a property. How could that be? It’s because marketing is an investment.I should probably correct that and say …

Real Estate Agents in the Baltimore Area who do this are Worth Every Penny

When it comes to commission, real estate agents in the Baltimore Area often need to justify their fee to the potential seller during the listing appointment. Peter Lorimer, a real estate agent, has some great advice for agents when it comes to why they are worth every penny of their commission. According to Peter – “If you are an agent …

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Cheap, Fast, Good Photography in Baltimore – Pick Two

Are you looking for cheap, fast, good real estate photography in Baltimore?  With dozens of photographers available to select from, how does a real estate agent select one? The saying, “You can have it cheap, fast or good. Pick any two,” has been around for years and is often referred to as the Designers Holy Triangle. It’s basically impossible to …