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Should you use a Cell Phone when taking pictures of Homes For Sale?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

Have you seen them? Home pictures with a mirror in the right corner? Pictures taken up and down with a black stripe on the left and right instead of across? Do pictures REALLY MATTER when Selling your home? WHY when you used your cell phone did you take the picture up and down so the right and left side of the house is cut off? WHY is it so hard to put more than 1 picture in MLS? Why is it so hard to get the 1st picture you see of the front of the home? Why i the first picture a kitchen? These are all questions for Listing Agents that just don't seem how to properly take pictures or upload them with their listings. There is nothing wrong with using a cell phone, some of todays cell phone shave better cameras than cameras. It is knowing how to use them, how to hold them and getting good pictures from what ever you use to take the picture.

 

Buyers LOVE pictures. They love looking at the outside, the inside and neighborhood photos. If there is no photo them may just skip to the next listing. Many Home owners wonder why their home has not sold. The blame may be the marketing.

 

The HARD TRUTH is it is the Home Owner, yes the SELLER is the one that will suffer from this lack of time and effort to list a home properly. Most sellers will look to see who has the most ads, maybe who has sold the most homes and chose them. No checking, no questions and no comparing them to anyone else.

 

The moral of the story is Home Sellers have a choice. A good listing agent gives you the time you deserve and gives the seller the BEST marketing plan to sell their home.

 

The BEST way to start the home Selling process is by hiring A "Good" LISTING AGENT who will guide the Seller through the entire Home Selling process. One that is local, experienced, full service and is there when they need them.

 

THE SECRET OF SUCCESS and key to having a successful Home Sale or Purchase can increase simply by choosing a better agent.  One that explains each step of the buying or selling process and stands by you throughout each. The secret is, that All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. I leave you with now infamous philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process.

 

I leave you with now infamous philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process.

 

THE TOP TIPS TO FIND A "GREAT" REAL ESTATE AGENT

 

 1. LEARN THIS ONE FACT: One should know that All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest Agent or Company. It is important to Hire the BEST Agent. In NH that could be me.   

2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT AGENT: As a Buyer OR Seller in this market you need every advantage you can to get your home sold. It starts with choosing the right agent. a. Ask for a Full time agent whose sole job is to sell homes. b. Ask for a Full service agent who will guide you through each step of the selling process. Discount brokers often equal discount services. c. Ask for a Local agent who knows your neighborhood and is readily available when you need them is a must. Out of town agents can leave you high and dry in your time of need. d. Ask for a well experienced Listing Agent can give you the advantages you need when selling your home. Not all agents are created equal. Choose only the best.  

   

 

  

It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. it takes a full time Local Agent who specializes in Listing homes like yours.


If you are thinking of Selling a Home, Call us for a FREE Market Analysis. If you are think of buying a Home please contact us to get a free pre-qualification.

 

 

WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE THROUGHOUT EACH STEP OF THE LISTING AND SELLING PROCESS!!!

 

You can search for Manchester area Homes For Sale by clicking here. what is for sale by clicking here.

 

If you need to sell your home and you owe more than your house is worth, i may be able to help. I specialize in working with home owners to get your home sold. There are many options such as a short sale which may be able to help you.
 

 

We are local agents with experience who GET RESULTS!!!

 

We stand by you through every step in selling your home.

 

 

 

Another reason that makes New Hampshire a great place to Live, Work and Play.

 

About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. With 30 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area. To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com . We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs through each step of the buying and Selling process. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.

Comments(17)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Scott Godzyk a good quality camera is as good as the person using it.... those for whom I market take their own photos and by the time I get them, they are perfect!!! 

Apr 23, 2016 11:51 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

  Most of the time...that level of "good" is not good enough to stand up to the competition on the net.

Apr 23, 2016 11:58 PM
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I never use my cell phone for taking photographs... I am hired to serve my clients as a professional and that is what they expect and deseve.   I always use the services of a professional photographer to showcase my clients' home... along with a virtual tour.  This is how I demonstrate my value proposition to them... as a professional

Apr 24, 2016 12:35 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Well said Barbara Todaro , yes indeed you need to know how to use the camera as well as use lighting, angles and know what to take a picture of. An I phone can take a great photo if you know how to use it. These pictures with side mirrors in them, were rushed and even with a $2000 camera, the picture would still have a mirror in it if the agent doesnt get out of the car to take picture of the front, sides and rear 

Apr 24, 2016 12:43 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Exactly Sally K. & David L. Hanson and they dont seem to care, most often only have 1-2 pictures anyway, not much of a marketing effort

Apr 24, 2016 12:44 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Gloria Valvasori i like the service you provide. Photos are what will attract buyers after all and bad ones, may not attract anyone. 

Apr 24, 2016 12:45 AM
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

Scott, I have found over my many years as an agent, good photos are essenetial in marketing your Seller's property.  That is what consumers on the internet are looking for... and professional photos will showcase the property in its best possible light...and attract buyers!

Apr 24, 2016 12:49 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

We use a professional photographer for all of our interiors. It is extremely difficult to be as good at it as they are with lighting and such. It takes time to upload a ton of photos, but it's so worth it---

Apr 24, 2016 12:56 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Well said Gloria Valvasori 

Apr 24, 2016 01:03 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It sure is Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD

Apr 24, 2016 01:04 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Scott - If someone is lazy enough to try and use cell phone pictures for listings, I'm not surprised they're too lazy to rotate the phone. While cell phone cameras have certainly come a long way, very few are competent enough to use them for high quaity listing photos.

Apr 24, 2016 02:22 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Thank you for the comment Dick Greenberg . I am often surprised at the poor pictures in this day in age

Apr 24, 2016 05:13 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I am always surprised when I see poor photos...and wonder if sellers even notice? 

Apr 24, 2016 06:27 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Susan Haughton I always wonder if sellers notice as well. The one thing is furture sellers should notice and avoide them

Apr 24, 2016 07:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

There is no excuse for poor photographs when marketing real estate.

Apr 24, 2016 08:57 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Pictures sell the listing. Even more these days as people do not have time they make the decision to see or not to see the property by the quality of the photos.

Apr 24, 2016 11:46 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 I was told by one agent that it's not the quality of the pictures it's the quantity. He wants people to come see the house and if the pictures are too good No one shows he says Scott Godzyk 

Apr 25, 2016 12:27 AM