Thursday, March 15, 2007

Creating Picture Perfect Sales

The old adage a picture is worth a thousand words is true in real estate. Most buyers begin their home search on the internet which means that the pictures posted on your realtor's website are critically important. That all important first impression hinges on your realtor's skill with a camera. Good pictures that showcase your home's best features, are well lit and well staged will have buyers calling to see your home. Poor pictures won't get your house a second glance.

Your agent should take multiple pictures for posting on his website. Research shows that home listings featuring six photos generate nearly 300% more viewings than homes without multiple photos. Multiple photos also provide an opportunity to show off your home's best features, to make it stand out from the competition. Don't neglect an outside view or two, especially if you have a fabulous garden, a dynamite deck or are located on the water. The more visual information you can give potential buyers, the more likely they are to come see your house.

Veteran realtor John Day is a whiz with a camera. A savvy internet marketer, John routinely posts multiple photos of each home he lists on his dynamic Homes Buy Day website. Click the post title to view his featured listings. Click more information and scroll down to see multiple pictures and take a virtual tour of some of his listings. This will give you an idea of how John Day will market your home when you list with him. You'll notice John not only provides an excellent series of photos for each home, but he pairs it with an exciting narrative and complete list of features to generate buyer excitement.

Visit John Day's website for more helpful tips on selling your house. (There are valuable tips for buyers too.) Call John Day to list your home in Maryland or the Washington DC metro area. A top seller with prestigious Long & Foster Realtors, John will put his experience, knowledge and expertise to work for you. John Day will sell your home quickly and for the best possible price. If you're buying or selling a home in Maryland or the Washington DC metro area, John Day is your key to success.