Allison Ables Gainesville Realtor

Gainesville MLS - Bad Photo of the Day - Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Thanks to professional photographer Scott Lawler for his commentary.

What draws your eye to this picture? That's right - A bright, florescent light. Recomposing this so the cabinetry is centered in the frame would automatically cropped out unwanted items and harsh lights. The shadow cast by the camera flash on the right side is another thing to avoid. On a good photo it would stand out horribly - here you barely notice it at all.

Another overpowering florescent light... Drawing back the curtains would have really opened up the room. Seems kind of chopped off at the knees so to speak. The bottom of the room is missing. Perfect example of where proper composition and a wide angle lens would have worked wonders.

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Real Estate Market Snapshot - Tuesday-Sunday, November 3-8, 2009 - Gainesville, FL

If everyone's first week of November was like mine, it will be a fabulous holiday season!

30 yr fixed rates ticked up to 5.22%.

Here's a re-cap of what happened recently in the Gainesville, FL real estate market:

New Listings 66
Price Changes 62
Pending Transactions 22
Contingent Transactions 3
Withdrawn Listings 32
Expired Listings 14
Closed Transactions 37

Home photos and listing data copyright © 2009 Gainesville Multiple Listing, Inc ("Gainesville MLS"). All rights reserved. Data provided by Allison Ables ("Gainesville REALTOR") and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Information provided only includes transactions in Gainesville, FL.

If you or someone you know is thinking about buying or selling in Gainesville, please visit my website where you can search for Gainesville real estate and learn more about the process.

Real Estate Market Snapshot - Monday, November 2, 2009 - Gainesville, FL

The month of November is off to a great start! And what AMAZING weather we had today - hopefully winter is finally here to stay.

30 yr fixed rates ticked down to 5.16%.

Here's a re-cap of what happened today in the Gainesville, FL real estate market:

New Listings 18
Price Changes 22
Pending Transactions 3
Contingent Transactions 2
Withdrawn Listings 3
Expired Listings 9
Closed Transactions 15

Home photos and listing data copyright © 2009 Gainesville Multiple Listing, Inc ("Gainesville MLS"). All rights reserved. Data provided by Allison Ables ("Gainesville REALTOR") and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Information provided only includes transactions in Gainesville, FL.

If you or someone you know is thinking about buying or selling in Gainesville, please visit my website where you can search for Gainesville real estate and learn more about the process.

Real Estate Market Snapshot - Sunday, November 1, 2009 - Gainesville, FL

A quiet day here in the Gainesville real estate market! I guess everyone is recovering from an exciting weekend with football rivalries, candy overdoses, and a time change.

30 yr fixed rates ticked up to 5.18%.

Here's a re-cap of what happened today in the Gainesville, FL real estate market:

New Listings 3
Price Changes 2
Pending Transactions 0
Contingent Transactions 0
Withdrawn Listings 0
Expired Listings 32
Closed Transactions 0

Home photos and listing data copyright © 2009 Gainesville Multiple Listing, Inc ("Gainesville MLS"). All rights reserved. Data provided by Allison Ables ("Gainesville REALTOR") and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Information provided only includes transactions in Gainesville, FL.

If you or someone you know is thinking about buying or selling in Gainesville, please visit my website where you can search for Gainesville real estate and learn more about the process.

Gainesville MLS - Bad Photo of the Day - Sunday, November 1, 2009

Thanks to professional photographer Scott Lawler for his commentary.

What most agents would emphasize as an important selling feature is being used here to support miscellaneous odds and ends. These personal items should have been removed to showcase the fireplace properly. Obscuring the feature with random clutter is not flattering. A little staging goes a long way!

Attention Gainesville Agents: Do you want your listings to stand out from the crowd? We are here to create professional photographs that will attract more potential buyers. The average MLS pictures pale in comparison. Check us out at http://www.livingvisionsphotography.com/real_estate.html

Attention Gainesville property owners: Thinking about selling your Gainesville real estate? Learn more about the difference professional photography can make when we list your home and expose it to thousands of buyers online.