The Glamorous Life

It always makes me laugh when people say being a Realtor is easy, it is a glamorous job, or that we are paid too much for what we do. I say come and sit in our office for a few days. See all the happenings that go on behind the scenes. See if you think it is easy work. In the six years I have been selling real estate, I have had some moments that have truly been wonderful and some that have been a bit trying.

Let me give you a few examples. How about calls late at night (10pm or later) that are not even close to being an emergency, calls that wake a baby you have been trying to get to sleep for two hours. Or the BRISK walks on the beach in the middle of January in snow up to your knees with out of state clients. The homeowners you have to tell the many problems with their property that they just don't see. How about the many walks through vacant land? I seem to have a gift for rain, mud and briers. One time I almost had to be cut out of brush and briers that had wrapped themselves around me. My favorite story is just hours after giving birth to my son by c-section, I was trying to reach for my cell phone from the hospital bed to calm down angry sellers and buyers that were threatening to walk away from the closing on the property in just a few days. They did ask how I was feeling and if I had a girl or a boy!!

Anyway, my Dad always taught me to "see what is good, not what is bad" He was a wonderful man and always had a smile, kiss, song or joke to brighten my day. When things go wrong or I have a tough day, I think of what he was saying. I do love being a Realtor. And I love helping clients find their dream home or to help someone turn a page and sell their home. Take a look at our website for some truly wonderful homes, or call me if you are thinking of selling.

My motto as a Realtor has been professional, personalized service with a positive attitude.

Good Photography Helps Sell Homes

One does not need a professional photographer to take nice pictures…All that is needed is a camera, good light meaning taking a picture at the right time of the day...avoid the shadows. Be sure to remove objects that are obstacles, such as shoes, handbags, garbage receptacle, etc. Winter time can be just as beautiful but if the property hasn’t sold by spring, take new pictures, it’s important keep them up to date.

Quality pictures are key to a good marketing presentation whether they are on a website, in a brochure, newspaper, magazines or postcards. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) allows for eight images. Buyers are attracted by quality images and research reveals that properties with a minimum of 6 images are viewed more frequently on websites. Images can help make a home sell faster and helps support the asking price.

Make a good first impression to Buyers with good quality pictures!