marketing: Graphic Design awareness - 03/04/09 01:43 AM
Excellent design is crucial in effectively conveying your message to the public. At Avera Design, we understand what it takes to turn ideas into results. As part of our marketing efforts, we have put together some key benefits of hiring a professional designer. Please review the information below and let us know your take on it all. Please feel free to add additional thoughts or share your experiences with us. 
 
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marketing: Avera Design is coming to New Orleans AND we are offering new services! - 02/12/09 04:42 AM
For one day only I will be reducing FULL 360 degree virtual tour rates from 119.00 to 89.00 and still photography rates to 45.00 PER PROPERTY! We are now offering video tours that combine still photos with the 360 degree movie. Our rates for the video tours vary depending on the package you choose and I'd be happy to provide anyone with a breakdown.
 
Our virtual tour rates are some of the lowest in the industry and the quality of our product remains among the highest.
To see an example of a 360 tour visit:
http://media.homestore.com/HW2ZDEYW.htm
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marketing: How would you like to have your vacant listing staged and professionally managed by this weekend? - 01/24/09 06:08 AM
Well, if you are in Minneapolis MN, it is certainly an option! Please see below:

Showhomes is America's largest home staging company and helps homeowners and their Realtors
sell their vacant listings for TOP DOLLAR. 
They are continually making headlines as being a front runner among companies that are still helping
people sell homes (for a profit!) in this market.
Check them out at:
www.showhomesminneapolis.com
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marketing: I'll be in New Orleans on Wednesday, 01.28.2009. ***REDUCED RATES*** on photography services - 01/20/09 05:25 AM
Avera Design is one of the Gulf Coast's only affordable, "immersive" 360° virtual tour providers. We offer innovative solutions to the real estate marketing needs of our clients. For one day only, we will be reducing the cost of a standar 4 scene tour from 119.00 to 89.00. These virtual tours are posted to national sites like Realtor.com, Homes.com and Homeseekers.com. We also provide a MLS ready link to be uploaded to your web site or MLS system. Our still photography rates have been permanently reduced from 65.00 to 45.00 PER PROPERY! These are professionally shot images that you will retain all … (0 comments)

marketing: I'll be in New Orleans on Wednesday January 14, 2009 and will be DISCOUNTING RATES!!!! - 01/09/09 02:40 AM
For one day only I will be reducing FULL 360 degree virtual tour rates from 119.00 to 89.00 and still photography rates to 45.00 PER PROPERTY! We are now offering video tours that combine still photos with the 36o degree movie. Our rates for the video tours vary depending on the package you choose and I'd be happy to provide anyone with a breakdown. To see an example of the video tour, please visit:
 
http://www.averadesign.com/SubPage.asp?pageID=74
 
360 tour visit:
http://media.homestore.com/HW2ZDEYW.htm
 
You may also visit my website to view my entire portfolio:
www.averadesign.com
 
THANK YOU and Happy New Year!
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marketing: Hiring a professional photographer will benefit you TREMENDOUSLY - 01/08/09 01:05 AM
Every broker and every agent needs to know a professional real estate photographer who can deliver high-end photography at a fair price. With all of the technological advances in the industry, its a wise idea to hire someone who makes it their job to keep up with the times...so YOU DONT HAVE TO.
 
 


I've come up with a "Top 10" reasons to hire a pro:
 
#10 - Great images are the cornerstone of marketing real estate today. Websites, print media and online listings are ineffectual without great images! Plus, editors love using professional images prominently … (3 comments)

marketing: Why Marketing is NOT an Option - 12/15/08 04:32 AM
 
Marketing is NOT an option. It is a MUST if you want to thrive in the marketplace today. Bold statement? Yes. True statement? Absolutely. Here is why.
So, are you investing 10 to 20% of your profit back into your business? This means by way of marketing first and foremost. There are two reasons why professionals consistently market.
To remind someone you exist so you stay "top of mind" and they use you when the need arises. To remind someone the need has arisen - so pick me! Don't make the potentially fatal career mistake of thinking that people remember … (2 comments)

marketing: We service clients all over the country...let us help you! - 12/03/08 11:59 PM


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marketing: I'll be in Pensacola, Destin and Seaside on DEC 1 2008 DISCOUNTING RATES!!!! - 11/17/08 08:20 AM
For one day only I will be reducing virtual tour rates for clients in the Florida panhandle region! Our virtual tours will be reduced from 119.00 to 89.00 for a standard 4 scene tour. We have also PERMANENTLY reduced the cost on our still photography rates!
 

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT
because empty time slots will fill up fast!
 
 
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marketing: Update to a previous blog***I'll be in New Orleans Tues Nov 4 - Wed (pm) Nov 5 - 11/03/08 12:41 PM
For two days only, I will be reducing my virtual tour rates from 119 to 89.00 for a standard 4 scene virtual tour. These scenes are full 360 degree shots and will normally encompass 2 full rooms in one shot. I will also be reducing my still photography rates from 65.00 to 35.00 per property. These images will be of professional quality and provided to you royalty free. For samples of my work, please visit  www.averadesign.com . I will also be making stops by several offices in the Quarter and surrounding areas to provide demonstrations and to introduce myself and my company. If you … (0 comments)

marketing: Great news regarding virtual tours! - 10/25/08 01:36 AM
 
At Avera Design, we understand the importance of maintaining a competitive edge when it comes to quality of product and cost of service. As of 10/20/2008, we have permanently reduced the cost of our virtual tours from 169.00 to 119.00. This includes 4 360 degree scenes and posting to national sites such as realtor.com, homes.com and homeseekers.com. We also provide a MLS compliant link. Our virtual tours are more than just slideshows and elevator music. They are completely immersive and allow users to navigate around the room. Digital virtual tours are the most potent marketing tool ever made available to … (3 comments)

marketing: Attention Gulf Coast and Phoenix area Realtors! We are reducing the cost of our 360ºVirtual Tours! - 09/05/08 06:34 AM
From now until December 1, 2008, we are reducing the cost of our virtual tours AND we are giving you an additional scene at no extra cost. The tours will be posted to several national websites, including realtor.com, homes.com and homeseekers.com. You can also upload up to 6 still photos to include with the tour ALSO AT NO EXTRA COST! Let us take care of all the leg work!
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST EXAMPLE OF OUR WORK:
http://media.homestore.com/MLS/HRRZ3PWG.htm
See below for additional details:


CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST EXAMPLE OF OUR WORK:
http://media.homestore.com/MLS/HRRZ3PWG.htm
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marketing: Update your business card with us! Here are some pointers - 07/06/08 01:44 AM

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marketing: Why Full 360 degree tours can save you money in the end! - 07/06/08 01:24 AM
Virtual Tour Facts, Statistics, and Interesting Tidbits: 84% of buyers look on the internet before contacting real estate professionals, according to www.realtor.com (the public website of the National Association of Realtors). 93% of home buyers are turning to the internet to look for homes, and 72% drove by or looked at a home that they viewed online, according to Realty Times reporting on the NAR 2003 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. "...of survey respondents who used the Internet in their home search, 47% said virtual tours were very important to a listing.  Statistics from REALTOR.COM show that listings with virtual tours get clicked on 40% more than … (0 comments)