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Does Your MLS Have Photo Contests?

Reblogger Valerie Osterhoudt
Real Estate Agent with Johnson Real Estate, Inc. RES.0761759

I feel this blog by Cynthia should be shared.  This *would* be a good idea for MLS's to do.  It would be a way to keep up morale.

Original content by Cynthia Larsen CalBRE# 01433049

Every year our MLS calls out to our member community to send them photos of our area. This could include a home an agent had listed, a sunset, a moonrise ... you name it. The only criteria is that it must be taken within one of the five Counties covered by BAREIS, our MLS.

I had never paid much attention to our MLS photo contest until this year. Maybe it was the free month of membership provided as a reward that inspired me. Maybe I was just bored. But I thought what the heck, why not just send a photo in?

A month later I received an e-mail saying that my photo was one of several that were selected. When land on the BAREIS login page, one of the winning photos will appear randomly to make your experience a little more enjoyable. I didn't think my photo of 4 juvenile turkeys on my neighbors fence was that great, but here it is.

 

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Now THIS photo, I understand why IT was selected. WOW!

 

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And THIS one! Simply stunning!

 

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© 2010 - Cynthia Larsen - Does Your MLS Have Photo Contests?

 

 

Cynthia Larsen
Broker/Owner - Safe Haven Realty

Sonoma County, California, USA
(707) 332-2560

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Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR
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Is a Full Time Realtor® with with Johnson Real Estate, in Cromwell, CT who specializes in Homes and Condos For Sale in the Middlesex and Hartford Counties in CT.

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Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR ~Johnson Real Estate, Inc.
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Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Great shots!

Thank you!

Jul 19, 2010 12:26 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Valerie, those are some interesting photos. It could be rather interesting to see what kind of creativity we could get in this state especially with all of the different vistas we have: mountains, ocean, lakes, farms, cities, etc.

Jul 20, 2010 12:51 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Good for you Val!  You are a gal of many hidden talents,I tell ya...I hope you win!

Jul 20, 2010 12:58 AM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I love that third picture, unreal!!! 

Jul 20, 2010 01:13 AM
Kara Casamassina
International Property Management Group, LLC - Aiken, SC
Boomers and beyond

our mls does NOT have a photo contest, but I think it would be lots of fun!  I LOVE the shot of the turkeys on the fence, lol - they are not heeding the dog warning at all Valerie - too funny :)

Jul 22, 2010 06:04 AM