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New Virtual tours in New Orleans and Slidell LA

02-08-09
James Avera

Below are several virtual tours I completed last week in New Orleans and Slidell Louisiana. The properties range from new construction to historic properties. I am in New Orleans atleast once a week and would love to go over our services if you are interested. Please check out my site at www.averadesign.com

Thanks for reading,

James

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Is your "professional" real estate photographer REALLY a professional?

01-31-09
James Avera

How important to you are great photographic images for marketing your listings? Are ‘okay', somewhat blurred or dark images acceptable to you? Would you like to have better images of your real estate listing? Over the past few years we have seen dramatic changes that the digital age has brought to the Real Estate industry. With this recent technology, a real estate listing can be photographed, images transferred to a web page on the internet, and flyers printed all within hours. Sadly, we have also seen a rise of people "claiming" to offer professional photography, however when you get your images back, they are anything but. The value of great looking images as a marketing tool should not be underestimated. Whether it's a low end ‘fixer' or a multi-million dollar luxury home, great images are important and are going to help sell your listings. Its also important to do your research when hiring a professional. Its okay to ask about their qualifications, education and experience. Anyone can pick up a camera and snap some pictures, but those with the proper education will know the technical sides to making images look AMAZING.

In a market as competitive as real estate, it is important to have an advantage over your competition. In a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors, they found that 80% of people across the country who bought a new home last year used the internet as a tool when looking for a home. They found that people rated photographs as the most useful tool in their search process. Dont let your listings be overlooked because of poor quality images.

50% OFF Home staging discount in LA and Orange County CA

01-29-09
James Avera

It is crucial these days to save as much money as you can, but at the same time you want to offer your clients the best when it comes to marketing and eventually selling their homes. You also want to get top dollar because that will benefit everyone involved in the selling process. Showhomes Orange County is now offering their staging services at 50% off when you stage with a home manager! Some restrictions apply, so be sure to review the ad below.


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How would you like to have your vacant listing staged and professionally managed by this weekend?

01-24-09
James Avera

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

I'll be in New Orleans on Wednesday, 01.28.2009. ***REDUCED RATES*** on photography services

01-20-09
James Avera

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 rights to.

FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE VISIT

www.averadesign.com


PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SAMPLE TOUR