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What Season Do Your Photos Show?

By Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Charlemagne International Properties BRE# 01147470

June 20, 2008 09:33 AM

We've made another trip around the sun and summertime is back! There's no doubt about it today. We are sizzling hot in Southern California!

The mood changes with summer's arrival. Thoughts turn to more time with family and friends, vacations, and casual entertaining. I reflect this change in attitude with the photos featured on the MLS and online. So if you still have winter pictures of your listings posted, the first day of summer is an excellent time to make a seasonal change.

1. If there's a pool or other water feature, make sure it's sparkling clean and post an inviting photo.

2. All outdoor living areas should be featured. People love to dine outdoors and an outdoor kitchen or eating area adds to the casual summer atmosphere. Buyers are anxious to shed their winter cocoons.

3. Shade trees, porches and sunrooms offer places to linger on a hot sunny day.

4. Are bike and hiking trails nearby? What about golf courses and tennis courts? Include a snapshot of neighborhood amenities too.

5. Make sure your photos show your listings in all their summer glory!

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April Hayden-Munson

Brookfield, WI

Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Yep, there are lots of photos out there with snow on them still! Mine are up date. I like the pool idea - I do have a condo that I can add a pool shot of now...

Thanks for the prompt to do it!

Jun 20, 2008 09:37 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

April - Post that pool shot!

Jun 20, 2008 09:47 AM

April Hayden-Munson

Brookfield, WI

Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Yep, gotta put that 1/2 hour drive time into the schedule..... :)

Jun 20, 2008 10:14 AM

Tom Davis

Harrington ERA,DE Homes For Sale, $$ Save $$ Buy Today ! - Dover, DE

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Norma I could use a dip in the pool at the moment! Lol

Thanks,

Tom Davis

World Class Delaware Realtor

Jun 20, 2008 10:30 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Norma, good advice, especially about the swiming pool thing. And the new look is totally fun!

Jun 20, 2008 11:18 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Tom - A dip in the pool sounds pretty good to me too. It was 99 degrees in LA today!

Jun 20, 2008 02:59 PM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Patricia - I love fun and I need glasses, so thought I might as well post a picture with a pair!

A fun splash in a pool sounds good to me as it was 115 degrees in my car today! Probably why I was thinking about pool photos.

Jun 20, 2008 03:02 PM

LaNita Cates

REMAX of Joliet - Joliet, IL

I'm still seeing Christmas decorations in some photos! I think you offered some great advice!

Jun 21, 2008 05:44 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

LaNita - Tis the season to pack those away!

Jun 21, 2008 06:12 AM

Sharon Simms

Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Norma - we're lucky in Florida that most photos will go year round - as long as they don't have Christmas decorations!

Jun 22, 2008 04:03 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Sharon - Hey, I lived at 1650 Beach Dr. in the beautiful Old Northeast area of St. Petersburg from 1986-89. One of my sons was in St. Pete for a conference last week and called me while standing on the sidewalk in front of 1650!

Jun 22, 2008 04:20 AM

Bob Cumiskey

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Norma - Like Sharon says, Florida has it's advantages. I make sure my outside photos are taken on a clear sunny day, and that covers most of the year. I don't take pictures of the Christmas lights...I don't find them to be a big selling point.

Jun 22, 2008 04:23 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Bob - That sounds like a wise plan.

Jun 22, 2008 01:10 PM

Barb Hutchinson, Fruitland Idaho - Payette County homes and real estate

Silverhawk Realty - Payette, ID

www.BarbHutchinsonHomes.com

I'm just amazed at how many exterior photos are on my multiple listing service with snow on the ground. It not only looks bad, it just screams that the home has been on the market for several months. Plus, the homes look so much better when the landscaping is looking good!

Jun 22, 2008 03:53 PM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Barb - Current photos refresh stale listings by reflecting not only the current season but upgrades and landscape changes too.

Jun 22, 2008 06:09 PM