Real Estate Photography Tips–Florida Real Estate School (VIDEO)

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Real Estate Photography Tips Pt. 1–Florida Real Estate School

Real Estate Photography Tips Pt. 1–Florida Real Estate School

How many times have you seen a listing with photos that looked like this?
How long has this one been listed for?
So, ummm, what exactly am I looking at here?
 
Those are pretty bad. But you also don’t want to spend an arm and a leg getting them done professionally. We understand. That’s why we have compiled…

 

8 Key Strategies for Effective Photography (Part 1)

 

1. Use the “Golden Hours”
Use the hour just after sunrise and the hour just before sunset to capture exterior
images in their best light. The sun at lower angles has a warmer more pleasing
light and casts shadows that add depth and dimension to your photograph. 
 
The early morning shadows make the home look warm and inviting.
 2. Pay attention to the orientation of the front facade of the house.
Any house with an easterly facing facade will have the best light and be best
photographed in the morning with the rising sun (like the one above). Houses with a westerly facing facade are best shot in late afternoon. The most challenging shots are due north and south facades.  For these shots, wait for a cloudy day or shoot in early evening and take advantage of the home’s exterior lighting to create an interesting mood.   
 

The impending storm in the background turns this home into a beacon of safety.

 

 3. Avoid flash for interior shots when possible.
The camera flash produces an intense white light that causes bright reflection and
harsh shadows. Instead, try setting up your camera on a tripod and using existing lights and a longer shutter speed. Another technique when flash is required is to bounce the flash off the ceiling (provided you are using an adjustable flash head). This diffused, reflected light fills the room in a more pleasing way.  
 

Credit: http://massrealestatenews.com/

 

4. Remove all clutter from the picture.
Remove all the kids’ drawings from the fridge. Take all appliances from kitchen
counter tops, and remove most, if not all, of the homeowners “personal” decorations such as trophies, figurines, etc. Consider removing furniture such as occasional chairs or end tables from the shot to simplify the scene. Ash trays,
 TV remotes, dog toys, and nick-nacks have no place in professional real estate photos.   

Yes, even pigs count as clutter–get them out of the photos!

 

Follow these rules for effective real estate photography and you can make homes sparkle!
Check back soon for part 2!
About Larson Educational Services:

Utilizing 30 years of real estate training and professional education experience, Florida real estate school Larson Educational Services is the premier provider of Florida real estate licensing, exam preparation, post-licensing, CAM licensing, mortgage loan originator licensing, and continuing education in Southwest Florida. Classes are available in Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota, and online.

 

Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd. Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-344-7510

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Naples Real Estate School

Naples Real Estate School

At family-owned real estate school, Larson Educational Services (License #ZH1002299), you can complete the steps necessary to obtain your Florida Real Estate License in as little as 30 days. Because our course has a modular format, you can actually mix-and-match dates and locations if you need flexible scheduling. Just contact us and we’ll help you put a schedule together. We have real estate courses in Ft. Myers and Naples starting soon, or you can complete the course online. WEEKDAY and WEEKEND class times are 8:30am – 4:30pm. EVENING class times are 6:15pm – 9:45pm.

2015 Dates and Times

September 28-Oct 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 (Evening) Naples
October 5-9, 12-14 (Weekday) Fort Myers
October 12-16, 19-21 (Weekday) Naples
October 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov 1, 7-8 (Weekend) Naples
October 19-22, 26-29, Nov 2-5, 9-12 (Evening) Fort Myers
November 2-6, 9-11 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Naples

Tuition is $359 and includes your course materials. You can even attend any portion of the course again for review for no additional charge.

If you would like additional information about getting started, take a look at our Step-By-Step Licensing Guide or view our Real Estate Broker Connection page to view information about companies that are hiring newly licensed Sales Associates.

To register, please call a friendly Larson representative at (239) 344-7510 or REGISTER ONLINE. You can even register for the class today and pay for it later. We take registrations all the way up to the first day of class.

Brad Larson

Larson Educational Services

Royal Palm Square

1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44

Fort Myers, FL 33907

(239) 344-7510

Naples Real Estate School

Naples Real Estate School

At family-owned real estate school, Larson Educational Services (License #ZH1002299), you can complete the steps necessary to obtain your Florida Real Estate License in as little as 30 days. Because our course has a modular format, you can actually mix-and-match dates and locations if you need flexible scheduling. Just contact us and we’ll help you put a schedule together. We have real estate courses in Ft. Myers and Naples starting soon, or you can complete the course online. WEEKDAY and WEEKEND class times are 8:30am – 4:30pm. EVENING class times are 6:15pm – 9:45pm.

2015 Dates and Times

September 21-25, 28-30 (Weekday) Naples
September 28-Oct 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 (Evening) Naples
October 5-9, 12-14 (Weekday) Fort Myers
October 12-16, 19-21 (Weekday) Naples
October 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov 1, 7-8 (Weekend) Naples
October 19-22, 26-29, Nov 2-5, 9-12 (Evening) Fort Myers
November 2-6, 9-11 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Naples

Tuition is $359 and includes your course materials. You can even attend any portion of the course again for review for no additional charge.

If you would like additional information about getting started, take a look at our Step-By-Step Licensing Guide or view our Real Estate Broker Connection page to view information about companies that are hiring newly licensed Sales Associates.

To register, please call a friendly Larson representative at (239) 344-7510 or REGISTER ONLINE. You can even register for the class today and pay for it later. We take registrations all the way up to the first day of class.

Brad Larson

Larson Educational Services

Royal Palm Square

1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44

Fort Myers, FL 33907

(239) 344-7510

Common SuperStar Agent Traits–Florida Real Estate School (VIDEO)

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Fort Myers, FL 33907
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Florida Sales Associate Post-License Course

Naples Real Estate School

Florida 45 Hour Sales Associate Post-License Course (CLASSROOM)

Credit hours: 45
DBPR Licensed Florida Real Estate School License #ZH1002299

Tuition: $249 – course materials included

2015 Dates and Times

Weekend Classes:  Five days, Friday through Sunday the first weekend, and Saturday and Sunday the second weekend from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Weekday Classes:  Five days, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Monday and Wednesday the following week from 8:30am to 5:00pm

Evening Classes:  Ten evenings, Monday through Thursday the first two weeks and Monday and Tuesday the third week from 6:15pm to 10:00pm

September 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 (Weekend) Naples
October 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 (Weekday) Fort Myers
October 26, 28, 30, Nov 2, 4 (Weekday) Naples
November 6, 7, 8, 14, 15 (Weekend) Fort Myers
December 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 (Weekend) Fort Myers

Although the state says you have up to 2 years to complete this course after obtaining your Florida Sales Associate license, we recommend attending this course within the first 2 months of being licensed. Why? Because this course lays the foundation for you to conduct the practical side of the business –finding sellers, properly pricing, marketing, finding buyers, negotiating and more!

In the Florida 45 Hour Sales Associate Post-License Course at Larson Educational Services, you’ll sharpen your skills in every aspect of listing and selling. You’ll learn how to professionally prepare and present a comparative market analysis that separates you from the competition. You’ll discover techniques to increase your percentage of listings sold. You’ll learn strategies to demonstrate and reinforce pricing decisions. And you’ll learn all about marketing, real estate technology and building an internet presence that gets you found online!

Topics Include:

  • Career development
  • Discrimination laws
  • Prospecting for listings
  • The listing presentation
  • Working with buyers
  • Writing and presenting offers
  • Financing the purchase
  • Investment property
  • Risk management
  • Business planning
  • Proper pricing
  • Listing contracts
  • Sales contracts
  • Mortgage alternatives
  • Closing the transaction
  • Property management

Not ready to pay for your course, but want to hold your seat?
That’s ok! We accept unpaid registrations online or by phone.
Your tuition will be due on the first day of class.

Call us today with any questions.

(239) 344-7510

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Common SuperStar Agent Traits–Florida Real Estate School

Common SuperStar Agent Traits–Florida Real Estate School

Now, more than ever, SuperStar agents are focused on the needs of today’s consumer yet
constantly learning and understanding how the audience they WILL
 serve
is evolving and how their expectations
 are
changing. 
Those agents who are among the most successful
embody a handful of traits that allow them to mold their approach to their clients’ needs on a case-by-case basis.

1.Education is the foundation: they are constantly learning 
2.They are constantly on the go: they have mobility 
3.They have a healthy balance of logic and emotion: they are creative 
4.They have attitude, pride, and discipline: they are self-sustaining 
5.They convert knowledge and experience to growth: they advance continually 
6.They have a positive outward appearance: they have a good attitude and look good 
7.They help others and support the industry: they are team players 
8.They have marketing expertise: they market themselves and property 
9.They are excellent communicators: they know how to present 
10.Their personality attracts people: they have legions who send referrals 
11.They get what they want by giving the customers what they want: they practice “what’s in it for you” rather than “what’s in it for me 
12.They have failed often: “Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.” 

 

13.They understand that “selling” is not a nasty word: Selling isn’t doing something to somebody, it is doing something for somebody.” 
14.They don’t make excuses: “It’s a tough market” is an example of an excuse 
15.They live and operate ethically: They “do the right thing” because it’s the “right thing to do” 

Follow these 15 common traits and you too can become a SuperStar agent.


About Larson Educational Services:
Utilizing 30 years of real estate training and professional education experience, Florida real estate school Larson Educational Services is the premier provider of Florida real estate licensing, exam preparation, post-licensing, CAM licensing, mortgage loan originator licensing, and continuing education in Southwest Florida. Classes are available in Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota, and online.


Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd. Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-344-7510

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