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*this is a marketing post It's amazing that bad MLS photos are still a thing, but they are. Sellers: if you're hiring a professional real estate agent, it's reasonable for you to check to make sure the photos they are using to market your home…
Charlottesville Real Estate Radio with Matt & Jim (and Rick)
Show notes to come; I wanted to put up the podcast of today's show. We got to some of the notes I prepared, but not all, and touched on quite a few more topics. I think my favorite part may be in the last 10…
Fairhill Neighborhood in Crozet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glcCdP6bVM4 We're nearing the release to the market of the Fairhill neighborhood in Crozet (mailing address is Charlottesville, schools and feel are Crozet), and this video shows what an amazing property it is. Drones are useful things, and I think there is no better way to introduce this…
What’s That Fuzzy-Looking Thing? Addition to Nest’s Signs – Trying Something New
Y'all know I love Nest's signs. It's been a while since we've played with the design, other than refinements here and there. With all the technology in the world, homebuyers still drive through neighborhoods looking for homes. Thus: Real estate signs matter. Mobile is huge.…