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Give It Your Best Shot, You May Not Get Another

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 TN Broker: 208698

Your Listing Photo Can Make or Break the Sale.

The seller had a 5-year-old house in a neighborhood that would be competing with new construction. Prices had risen slightly since the seller acquired the property but with selling costs, he needed to get top dollar. The goal was to make it look better than others in the neighborhood so he could minimize any losses and hopefully break even.

Terraces of Hearthstone home

He did his part to make it shine and I was blessed with a beautiful day to take photos. The house looked stunning and with a little color photo enhancement I knew the photo would grab a buyer's attention quickly. It took about 3 days to get a buyer that loved the house, everything about it, and to get a full price offer. I actually showed it to the buyer when he mentioned he had an agent and I told him to contact her immediately and make a strong offer becasue this house was a gem and others were calling.

All worked out well with a speedy closing just 3 weeks later. Give it your best shot, you may not get another.

This is an entry in the 2016 Photography Challenge, Real Estate Main Listing Photo.

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 Centruy 21 Platinum Properties2130 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.

Clarksville, TN 37040

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Debbie

As we all know there is only one chance to make a great first impression - this did that beautifully. Great entry to the contest.

Jeff

Nov 30, 2016 05:02 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

That primary photo of the front of the house can make or break the opportunity to capture the buyer's attention.

Nov 30, 2016 05:19 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Wow, it's almost like it's too perfect to be real! I'm thinking Stepford Wives or Edward Scissorhands movies, even tho ES was all about ranches. Anyway, it's sheer perfection. 

Nov 30, 2016 06:26 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debbie- this is definitely picture perfect.  And that's what you want buyers to see!!!

Nov 30, 2016 06:29 PM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Debbie Reynolds - So true - that first photo needs to be your best shot!  A wonderful presentation on this home, which clearly was seen by buyers - 3 week close!  Good for you and the seller!

Nov 30, 2016 06:45 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is excellent advice to share. There is no excuse for poor photographs.

Dec 01, 2016 04:33 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debbie - That's a lovely listing photo - the home looks wonderful. Thanks for another contest entry!

Dec 01, 2016 02:47 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debbie. Great picture and terrific point. Don't go until you are ready. One time!

Dec 02, 2016 06:24 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good morning Debbie Reynolds , You're right!  Good photos can make the difference in selling or not selling.

Dec 02, 2016 09:52 PM
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Great House! Great Feature!  Congrats on your sale.  Sometimes we have a one shot deal and you made this one work.

Jan 01, 2017 11:28 AM