real estate photography: HDR Photos vs. Unedited Photos - 10/21/09 01:51 AM
Recently I posted a note regarding an editing process referred to as HDR. I have, up until now, shied away from this process as I felt the end result looked "fake" or "over-worked". I always make it a point to scan the blogosphere for dynamic ideas and trends in real estate photography. Over the past year or so I have seen the demand for these types of images increase dramatically. So below I have shown some examples of minimally edited photos compared to HDR photos. Below that I have included some examples of what I feel, looks WAY over worked. What … (7 comments)

real estate photography: MUST SEE VIRTUAL TOUR! ***7121 Kiva Way Gulf Shores, AL 36542*** - 10/21/09 01:48 AM
7121 Kiva Way Gulf Shores, AL 36542$1,940,000 4 Bed, 4 Bath | 3,804 Sq Ft | MLS #155518 | The day was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT and the home was AMAZING.Incredible views of the Gulf from the nearly 2000 sf of decks on this beautiful, custom built, European styled beach home. World class golf course & beaches. Spacious open plan with two living and dining areas - one with fireplace and one with gulf views. Built to exceed current codes. 3 floor elevator. Chef-entertainers kitch w/granite, large pantry, butlers pantry and wine cooler. Must see.TOUR LINK:http://media.homestore.com/H4R4633T.htm
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real estate photography: ****VIRTUAL TOUR**** 322 Cumberland Rd Fairhope AL - 10/21/09 01:31 AM
322 Cumberland Rd Fairhope, AL 36532$529,000 4 Bed, 3 Bath | 3,127 Sq Ft | MLS #155436 TOUR LINK:http://media.homestore.com/HQSSJAAC.htmSmart f/p in this cust home by Bayside Bldrs. SF is maximized with 3 sep, private wings. Front parlor could be 5th BR or office. Beautiful HW & tile floors, trim & cabinets throughout. Lots of large windows add light and warmth to this pristine home. 2 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen w/stainless GE monogram appl., large pantry and closets. Large, tiled and screened porch, prof l/s lawn. Must see.PRESENTED BY:Fairhope Realty GroupOffice: (251)990-8838
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real estate photography: VIRTUAL TOUR *** 3609 PERRYMAN RD OCEANSPRINGS MS 39564*** - 10/21/09 01:28 AM
Gulfport, MS 39503$349,500 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 1.06 Acres | MLS ID #218737 TOUR LINK:http://media.homestore.com/HZ84LCCM.htmProperty FeaturesSingle Family PropertyStatus: ActiveArea: 08-Gulfport-N.County: HARRISON3 total bedroom(s)2.5 total bath(s)2 total full bath(s)1 total half bath(s)Story and a halfStyle: AcadianMaster bedroomLiving roomDining roomKitchenFireplace(s)Spa/hot tub(s)2 car garageHeating features: Central electric heat pump
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real estate photography: VIRTUAL TOUR *** 3812 Ridgeway Drive Metairie LA *** - 06/03/09 01:46 AM
3812 Ridgeway Drive Metairie, LA 70002$335,000 $1,498 per month 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 2,000 Sq Ft | MLS ID #790353 QUALITY, QUALITY, QUALITY!!! YOU MUST STEP INSIDE THIS LOVELY HOME TO APPRECIATE ITS VALUE! CLASSIC CUPBOARD SOLID WOOD CABINETRY, DACOR APPLIANCES, QUARTZ AND CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, ROBBINS WOOD FLOORING, CROWN MOLDING, BOSE LIFE STYLE SURROUND SOUND, NEW ROOF, NEW TRANE AC UNIT.Property FeaturesSingle Family PropertyStatus: ActiveArea: Jefferson/Metairie/Below Causeway (18)County: Jefferson3 total bedroom(s)2 total bath(s)2 total full bath(s)Approximately 2000 sq. ft.Single storyPresented By:Diana and Kevin AlfortishRepresenting Buyers & Sellers for over 50 yearsOffice: (504) 394-2255Broker: (504) 394-2255VIRTUAL TOUR LINK:http://media.homestore.com/HQMGJFFK.htm
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real estate photography: VIRTUAL TOUR *** 939 Frenchmen St New Orleans, LA 70116 *** - 06/03/09 01:44 AM
939 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA 70116$329,000 $1,471 per month | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,260 Sq Ft | MLS ID #789890 Wonderful Creole cottage on Frenchmen St in beautiful Faubourg Marigny Triangle. Granite countertops, updated kitchen and bathrooms and wood floors. Walk to the French Quarter, Washington Square and Frenchmen St. Entertainment Corridor! Attic could be finished for additional living space.Property FeaturesSingle Family PropertyStatus: ActiveArea: New Orleans/Marigny/Bywater-below St. Claude (70)County: New Orleans3 total bedroom(s)2 total bath(s)2 total full bath(s)Approximately 1260 sq. ft.Single storyStyle: CottageThis listing is brokered byLATTER & BLUM INC/REALTORSOffice: 504-948-3011VIRTUAL TOUR LINK:http://media.homestore.com/HEUM5664.htm 
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real estate photography: Is your "professional" real estate photographer REALLY a professional? - 01/31/09 12:58 AM
How important to you are great photographic images for marketing your listings? Are ‘okay', somewhat blurred or dark images acceptable to you? Would you like to have better images of your real estate listing? Over the past few years we have seen dramatic changes that the digital age has brought to the Real Estate industry. With this recent technology, a real estate listing can be photographed, images transferred to a web page on the internet, and flyers printed all within hours. Sadly, we have also seen a rise of people "claiming" to offer professional photography, however when you get your images back, … (3 comments)

real estate photography: I just created a new promotional video for my company...can you offer feed back? - 12/30/08 03:34 AM
This is a promo video I created for my company. It discusse the various products and services we offer clients throughout the country. Please feel free to offer feedback. PLEASE BE SURE to click the "HQ" button on the lower left to view the video in the highest quality. Thank you for viewing and have a great day! Kind Regards, James L. AVera > … (3 comments)

real estate photography: New Orleans, Mandeville Covington and Slidell LA...I'll be visiting Friday Dec. 19th - 12/15/08 01:44 AM
For one day only I will be reducing rates on virtual tours and still photography. You can get a standard 4 scene virtual tour, photographed and uploaded to realtor.com, homes.com and homeseekers.com for 89.00 or a still photography session for 65.00 per property. You will receive all rights to the images and we can provide you with online access or all images on a CD. This is an excellent way to further your marketing efforts and to reach a much larger audience. We provide you with stunning visual content that will surely attract more prospective buyers. Please visit www.averadesign.com for more … (0 comments)

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real estate photography: I'll be in Pensacola, Destin and Seaside on DEC 1 2008 DISCOUNTING RATES!!!! - 11/17/08 08:20 AM
For one day only I will be reducing virtual tour rates for clients in the Florida panhandle region! Our virtual tours will be reduced from 119.00 to 89.00 for a standard 4 scene tour. We have also PERMANENTLY reduced the cost on our still photography rates!
 

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real estate photography: New Orleans, Mandeville, Covington and Slidell 11-14-08 - 11/10/08 12:21 AM
I will be traveling to the areas mentioned above on Friday, Nov 14, 2008. I will be offering discounted rates on virtual tours and still photography. The tours will be reduced from 119.00 to 89.00 and will include 4 360 degree scenes. The photography rates will be reduced to 45.00 per property. If you would like to take advantage of these rates, please give me a call at 251-479-2545 as slots are filling up fast.
 
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real estate photography: Update to a previous blog***I'll be in New Orleans Tues Nov 4 - Wed (pm) Nov 5 - 11/03/08 12:41 PM
For two days only, I will be reducing my virtual tour rates from 119 to 89.00 for a standard 4 scene virtual tour. These scenes are full 360 degree shots and will normally encompass 2 full rooms in one shot. I will also be reducing my still photography rates from 65.00 to 35.00 per property. These images will be of professional quality and provided to you royalty free. For samples of my work, please visit  www.averadesign.com . I will also be making stops by several offices in the Quarter and surrounding areas to provide demonstrations and to introduce myself and my company. If you … (0 comments)

real estate photography: Great news regarding virtual tours! - 10/25/08 01:36 AM
 
At Avera Design, we understand the importance of maintaining a competitive edge when it comes to quality of product and cost of service. As of 10/20/2008, we have permanently reduced the cost of our virtual tours from 169.00 to 119.00. This includes 4 360 degree scenes and posting to national sites such as realtor.com, homes.com and homeseekers.com. We also provide a MLS compliant link. Our virtual tours are more than just slideshows and elevator music. They are completely immersive and allow users to navigate around the room. Digital virtual tours are the most potent marketing tool ever made available to … (3 comments)

real estate photography: Your time is precious, why spend a majority of it in the office? - 09/29/08 03:42 AM
We can match your office support needs for less than what it would take to hire a full-time employee. Virtual Assistants (typically abbreviated to VAs), are business owners who provide professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients[1] — usually other independent entrepreneurs and consultancy small businesses. Virtual Assistants work from their own office (hence "virtual"), thus making it a fairly popular (and growing) profession in centralized economies[2] with "fly-in, fly-out" (FIFO) staffing practices.[3] It is estimated that there are as few as 5,000-8,000 or as many as 35,000 Virtual Assistants worldwide.[4][5] Common modes of communication and data delivery include … (3 comments)

real estate photography: Attention Gulf Coast and Phoenix area Realtors! We are reducing the cost of our 360ºVirtual Tours! - 09/05/08 06:34 AM
From now until December 1, 2008, we are reducing the cost of our virtual tours AND we are giving you an additional scene at no extra cost. The tours will be posted to several national websites, including realtor.com, homes.com and homeseekers.com. You can also upload up to 6 still photos to include with the tour ALSO AT NO EXTRA COST! Let us take care of all the leg work!
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real estate photography: How virtual tour photography works - 09/03/08 02:33 PM
When they first view a 360º virtual tour or panorama, most people mistakenly believe they're viewing an interactive video. In reality, what they're really seeing are photographs that have been "stitched" together and then digitally enhanced using specialized software.
Because it's photography rather than video, which requires experienced camera people, lighting, and equipment, the costs associated with virtual photography are considerably reduced. Our virtual tours can help you maintain your advertising budget while still giving online visitors an interactive experience.
Virtual reality (VR) photographs give viewers the ability to look around in all directions, including "behind," and to zoom in and … (2 comments)

real estate photography: Affordable 360º Virtual Tours Phoenix, New Orleans, Mobile and FL Panhandle - 09/03/08 10:29 AM
Avera Design is one of the Gulf Coast's only affordable, "immersive" 360° virtual tour providers. We offer innovative solutions to the real estate marketing needs of our clients and because of the success of our turnkey products, we have recently expanded our service area to include the Phoenix AZ market.
When we say 360° virtual tour, we mean just that. We will never try to pass off a slide show made up of rotating, static images, topped off with boring elevator music as a true-to-its-name virtual tour. Our tours are immersive, which means that they are interactive. Users are able … (4 comments)

real estate photography: The statistical benefits of professional real estate photography - 07/06/08 01:36 AM
Good photos will grab people’s attention and help you sell a home. Bad pictures will absolutely give you trouble, because you won’t have any calls on it, and nobody will come to see it.”- Jacky Teplitzky, executive vice president of Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate in New York
The statistics
According to a survey by America’s National Association of Realtors, 80 per cent of people across the country who bought a new home in 2006 used the Internet while house hunting, and they rated photographs as the most useful tool in their search. In fact, for people looking to buy a home, … (2 comments)