“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Minneapolis” Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see –Irving Berlin, “Blue Skies” Ten or even five years ago, I would have checked the sky first thing this morning, and if it was cold and overcast like it is today, called my photographer to scrub and re-schedule (she’s...Read More
“Can I Have You Move a Little to the Outside?” No, this post isn’t about real estate photography trade secrets — I don’t divulge those. It’s about family photographers. Apparently, in composing an extended family portrait — we had ours done this weekend in conjunction with a Jewish holiday — there is a rule of...Read More
The Ultimate Aerial Shot For an average home, you take 10 photos. For a more expensive home, you take 18 photos (the maximum number allowed on MLS). For an expensive home in an especially gorgeous setting or with a stunning view (or both), you take 18 photos, plus use a boom to show the home’s context....Read More
Quarter Half-Hearted Marketing Campaign Given that something like 30% of all MLS listings are cancelled or simply expire, unsold, it seems fair to ask, “why didn’t it sell?” My Realtor’s answer is that, it’s usually never just one thing. So, poor (or no) staging; a quarter half-hearted marketing campaign; too few and/or unflattering photos; too...Read More
Attention to Detail: Exhibit A I’ve probably seen 10,000 photos of Living Room fireplaces. However, this is the first one I can recall that actually had a fire going (or was made to look that way, digitally). Great touch! The property that goes with the photo is 5252 Drew Ave. South in South Minneapolis’ Fulton...Read More
Avocado Accents I don’t know why, but this Kitchen — and rug — just make me smile! The home it goes with is located at 3309 41st Ave. South in Minneapolis; the list price is $235k. The photographer who took the photo is Nina Nelson. P.S.: nice way to bring out the green Kitchen walls.Read More
