December 30th, 2008

Are we in the Clear?… NOPE!

recession_3This month, home sales got a bit of good news when some movement managed to move the graph on the positive side but experts warn on betting this is the end. The surplus and rock-bottom prices of homes and properties are still in the red zone making for another roller coaster year. The industry is still there, barely, just not making enough progress to redeem itself.
Homeowners are getting aid from the government but for most its a little bit too late for they have lost their homes then their jobs as the economy spirals further down. More lay-offs are expected as more companies make public losses. As with other industries, less demand means bad business so better shore up your pockets and prepare for the worst.

September 22nd, 2008

Real Estate goes Digital

Digital photography is one handy tool i n the real estate business. It is an exclusive way to promote a property. It cuts down cost of developing and printing. And it gives the seller the edge over the others, because most of the time, prospective buyers will most likely look atproperties with ready photos in hand. Some might call it visual selling.

A good source of light should be considered when taking the picture.
The house must be cleaned and free from clutter.
Focus on taking more pictures on the best features of the house.
Take pictures of all the parts of the house so viewers can have an overview of the entire house without actually going there.