professional photography

An important part of our marketing program for homes in the Austin area is having pictures of your home taken by a professional photographer. Here are some important things you should do to prepare your home for the photographer to take photos that will show off your home in the best possible way to buyers.

Interior

  • Turn on all lights in the house and turn off ceiling fans.
  • Clear off end tables and coffee tables. Arrange decorative pillows and straighten sofa cushions.
  • Put away toys, magazines and any other clutter that is visible.
  • Remove small rugs, bathroom mats and doormats.
  • Remove towels, unless they are decorative.
  • Clean off kitchen countertops and bathroom countertops. Put away soap, shampoo and conditioner from the shower…

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How accurate is a Zillow Zestimate in Austin, TX? That is one of the most common questions I am asked about Austin real estate. Let’s take a look at what a Zestimate is, what their limitations are in Texas and how accurate Zillow says their Zestimates are in Texas.

What is a Zillow Zestimate?

A Zestimate is a computer generated estimate of market value. On their website Zillow makes it clear it is not an appraisal, they don’t see the home, don’t know about any upgrades and there is no ability for a human to manually alter the Zestimate for a specific property.

Zillow says it should be a starting point in determining a home’s value. On their website they recommend buyers and sellers get a market analysis from Austin real estate agent like myself…

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