photos: That House Only Had Eight Pictures, So It Must Not Be Very Good - 10/05/11 10:35 AM
Most of the blog posts I write, come from experiences with clients. After all, real estate is like any other profession, in that what we learn in the field, is much more applicable, than the information we get in a class or seminar. At Austin Real Estate Agency, we like to tell sellers, don't get taken out of the game, before it even starts. What we mean by that, is you shouldn't give buyers a reason to discount your home, before they even get a chance to see it.
Just last week, I was working with a buyer, who assumed a … (93 comments)

photos: Photo Fun: Where Is The Cat In This Picture? - 10/01/11 03:23 AM
Sometimes, finding the right home, is like finding a needle in a haystack. Or, for instance, finding the cat in this picture. We have to focus, look through some less than desireable stuff, but in the end, we're able to locate it. Can you find the cat in this picture?

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photos: How Much Is Too Much? - 08/31/11 12:05 PM
This morning, I read a post on a website where the author of a book, was defending some points in the book. As I read on and on, my head began to swim. After about seven paragraphs, two subject changes, and lots of rambling, I tuned out, not even a third of the way through. One of the comments to the author wrote it best, when he suggested the author just post the book, as it took about the same time to read.
So how does this apply to Activerain? How much is too much with blog posts? Let's look at … (53 comments)

photos: Seven Tips To Use Photos To Sell Your Home - 10/12/10 12:23 PM
Great photos can enhance your ability to sell your home. Surveys show that up to ninety percent of home buyers, begin their search online. What that means for the home seller, is that if the home doesn't look good online, there is a good chance, a buyer will just look past the home. Therefore, I advise my clients, that great photos are of paramount importance, as necessary as determining a great price and marketing plan.
There are a number of things, that can be done to stand out from the crowd:
 
Consider Hiring A Professional- The expense of a professional … (13 comments)