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Before and After We Can Work Magic When We Use Tools

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Real Estate Agent with HomeStarr Realty RS143922A

Dick Greenberg  sponsored a photography contest for May . Yes I know it is June . I have good news .The contest was extended . This has given me the opportunity to submit my entry to the contest of  Before and After . In our MLS we are not allowed to have a signature on the photo we submit to the multiple listing service . They will either black it out or they remove it . They  also do not allow a photo with a picture of a Real Estate for sale sign in it . It will automatically be removed with a letter to the broker of record and warning not to do it again .

When I am using my photos in a blog usually do put a signature on them but not all the time .

Here is a Picture I took of the outside of a condo building.

 

Before Picture

before - picture

 

I wanted to show the sign . So you could read  the words on the sign better .   I used my favorite photo editor  which is free . It is called iPiccy . I downloaded the picture  . Then I cropped the picture .  I did need to crop it twice before I receive the desired effect  and hit apply .   Then I scrolledt down to sharpen . Once I was happy with the way it looked I again hit apply .  When using the picture for a blog I use a frame . When using for the MLS I skip this step .   Go to the far left pick frame  When I am done editing I save the photo .  Here is the finished picture . What magic we make when we take the time to use our tools

 

 After Photo

After - Photo contest

Looking to Buy or Sell Real Estate  I Can Make Magic For You

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Hannah Williams

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I never thought that you would need help with your marketing Hannah Williams. You seem to be so on the ball and technologically-advanced!

Jun 08, 2017 02:49 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Abracadabra...wave the wand and poof it is done. Well done and glad to see you got your entry in.

Jun 08, 2017 03:07 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Barbara Todaro  iPiccy is a free photo editor and very easy to use  . It just takes a little practice 

Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®,  We all need  A Little Help From Our Friends   ..don't you think so 

Nick & Trudy Vandekar, 610-203-4543  It has been a busy few weeks .  Plus it is peak of allergy season   ..Hot weather is on the way

Thank you for taking the time to comment

Hannah

Jun 08, 2017 03:25 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hannah,

Yes, those tools are great, and they do make life easy.  Happy Thursday, A

Jun 08, 2017 04:16 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Hannah

iPiccy worked it's magic on the after photo.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jun 08, 2017 06:36 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The photo editing tools that are at our disposal these days are absolutely amazing.  Your edited version of the photo above is a testament to that.

Jun 08, 2017 07:15 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That is a very crisp improvement with vivid coloring. I like it, Hannah.

Jun 08, 2017 08:45 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Hannah.  When I take a photo no amount of editing will improve it.

Jun 09, 2017 02:47 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Hannah. It is amazing how we can artifically improve our pictures today. Well done.

Jun 09, 2017 05:57 AM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Great job and well done getting in on the contest - it's just about over I think? Have a great weekend Hannah! -Kasey

Jun 09, 2017 09:31 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hannah great job on making the sign pop out and the whole frame looks so much better cropped down.

Jun 09, 2017 09:37 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Hannah,

I can see the difference with the sharpening. It also helps woth the contrast. Great job! You are right it did need to be cropped - just by taking that one car out made a difference. But that tree is awesome!  Something for the buyer to see and take in when they tour the property!

Jun 09, 2017 01:45 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Hannah much more detail and clarity in the improved picture.  Great job!

Jun 09, 2017 07:30 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ron and Alexandra Seigel  I am so thankful for these tools makes photo editing easy

Lou Ludwig we are so lucky to have these free tools at our finger tips

Myrl Jeffcoat  I saved so much time by using this wonderful tool

Debbie Reynolds  Yes and by also cropping the picture the sign is now readable

Thank you for taking the time to comment

Hannah

Jun 10, 2017 09:31 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

James Dray  I love your sense of humor

Sheila Anderson  I would rather use the word enhance

Kasey & John Boles  I believe it was extended until June 11

Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS  It did give a much better appearance  and gave the effect I wanted  for the blog I am going to use it for

Thank you for joining the conversation

Hannah

 

 

 

Jun 10, 2017 09:36 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®  you have a very sharp eye

George Souto I am glad you thought so your opinion means so much to me

Thank you both for taking the time to comment

Hannah

Jun 10, 2017 09:39 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Hannah

You made some good changes to the original that help accomplish your goal! Nice to have the editing tools we have available, isn't it?

Jeff

Jun 10, 2017 02:51 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Jeff Dowler  It is going to work for the post I am going to use it for .  It is nice to be able to have access to free photo editing tools

Thank you for taking the time to comment

Hannah

Jun 10, 2017 02:57 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Afternoon Hannah - iPiccy looks like it does great things as I have seen in this contest.  Worth a try.

Jun 11, 2017 10:42 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Grant Schneider  It is my favorite photo editing tool

Thank you for taking the time to comment

Hannah

Jun 11, 2017 11:13 AM