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Frequently Asked Questions about Real Estate Photography and Marketing

For Property Management Companies
For Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Realtors, and Associates

For Property Management Companies

Q: How can I make more money from my properties?
A: One way to improve the bottom line is to minimize the vacancy periods. Two ways to do this: by reducing the vacancy frequency, or by reducing the vacancy duration. You can keep the tenants happy so that they don't move from your properties as frequently. And when they do move you can SHORTEN the average time a unit stays vacant.

Q: How?
A: By having a prospect ready to move in when a tenant moves out!

Q: How can we do that?
A: By professionally marketing your properties online and on the street as soon as you get the 30 day notice.

Q: How can you help us?
A: We inform prospects that your vacancy exists and get them interested in renting it. Thus reducing vacancy duration & making you more money!

Q: What is the best time to start marketing our vacancy?
A: As soon as you get the 30-day notice.

Q: Do you work with property-management companies?
A: Yes! We work with owners of single family homes, owners of residential multi-family housing and with property management companies.

Q: Can you photograph furnished homes?
A: Yes! Typically this process is more involved than photographing the unfurnished apartments because it takes time to remove the usual clutter. The clean-up is necessary to make the home more photogenic.

Q: What is the minimum number of weeks we can subscribe to your craigslist advertisement plan?
A: One week is our minimum.

Q: Do you use any props in your photography to make the vacant dwelling more appealing?
A: Yes! From styrofoam fruit in vases to green plants and flowers, we make sure the pictures show your property at its best, and make women's toes curl, and let's face it -- they are the ones who make the decision where to live.

Q: Will I own the pictures?
A: Yes! you will own the pics with the non-exclusive right to use them.
This means that you may use them however you want, but also we reserve the right to use the photographs to promote our business.

Q: What other servicies do you offer?
A: Although we specialize in Real Estate photography and creating effective web marketing campaigns for your properties, we also:
1. Make cost-effective hard copy flyers.
2. Have leasing agents to help you lease your vacancy (Los Angeles area only at this time)
3. Give free tips to help you rent quicker after initial evaluation of your properties or purchase of a photoshoot.
4. Create gorgeous web-presence for property management companies.
5. Consult clients and provide effective property management solutions.

Q: Many clients ask: What kind of results can I expect from marketing my property online?
A: While the results vary depending on neighborhood demographics and the season, some managers have reported that they were receiving 15 phone calls per day instead of the usual 2 that they had when they only had the "For Rent" signs in the front of the property. These same managers were used to units sitting vacant for several months and suddenly they were able to rent them in a week or two and sometimes with only three days of unoccupancy! Vacancies lasting for several months are unacceptable! Don't lose your hard-earned money, manage your property professionally!
Call us today: 323.863.3386 to schedule a consultation.

Q: Can you make the swimming pool, the sky, the lights in the house, and the trees look really pretty?
A: Yes! Using sophisticated photography techniques we can saturate the sky with rich inviting colors. We can make the sunset or the sunrise favorably illuminate your property. We can even make the interior lights twinkle like stars and make the wood texture pop-out making your property look surreal and inviting.

And that means people want to live in it. Consequently, you rent or sell it quicker thus you make your commission quicker or save money on short vacancy duration. And that means you can move on to your next project.

Q:Do you have an affiliate program where we can earn commission by referring customers to you? A:Additional discounts are available for clients who refer us to their friends.

For Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Realtors, and Associates

Q: How can I sell a property quicker without reducing the price?
A: By displaying your property favorably in front of more potential buyers, you'll make a faster sale.
By understanding your client's needs and working with your client to find creative financing, or the flexibility in terms (including but not limited to seller carry-back notes,) you will be able to make deals which, otherwise, you would not be able to make.