“OK” . . . “Better” . . . “Best” Not all Realtors are created equal (or charge the same). To give just one example of the difference between a mediocre Realtor and a stellar one, consider the following approaches to photography (I’m leaving off the rung below “OK” — “Abysmal”): “OK”: takes their own shots...Read More
Waiting on Leaves, Not Green Grass Snowy exterior shots in July are definitely a no-no. It either means the Realtor is out to lunch, the owner is — or often, both. However, snow shots in March –at least in Minnesota — are another matter. The holdup isn’t that the (now uncovered) grass is brown; that...Read More
“They’re Asking How Much??” Quick multiple choice: The asking price for the Minneapolis home pictured above — just re-listed today — is: A. $249kB. $375kC. $599kD. $1.249M Answer: D And no, this exterior shot isn’t going to help fetch that price . . .Read More
Snow Shots The last day it was permissible to have exterior home shots showing brown — or green — grass was officially . . . . yesterday. The banks selling foreclosed homes aren’t going to bother to update their photos (assuming they have any). However, it’s a good idea for all other Twin Cities home...Read More
The photo above is a good example of what I call “the sideways shot.” When done well, the angle shows off the building’s size. When done poorly . . . it leaves you disoriented, with no feel for the building at all.Read More
“It’s a Plane, it’s a Bird, it’s . . it’s . .” OK, so it’s not quite as embarrassing as emerging from the restroom with a piece of toilet paper stuck to your shoe and not knowing it. However, here’s betting that that bright light in the top middle of the window (pictured above) isn’t...Read More
