SHOWCASE YOUR PLACE !!!! Live video session and interview on your home

How this solution will help you to sell.

2011-11-11T11:46:00.000-08:00

As you know, Buyers are using the Internet more then ever.

The Internet is fast becoming the primary method for buyers to find homes. Attendance at open houses will continue to decline, as Internet savvy buyers use their computer to save time and fuel expenses. According to the National Association of Realtors®, some 77 percent of buyers used the Internet to search for a home and, internet buyers spend almost one third of the time working with the agent as traditional buyers.

See what the National Association of Realtors® e-PRO training pioneer Saul D. Klein, e-PRO, GRI, CFP has to say about using VIDEO to help your business.

Did you know ?
Full motion Video makes your listing stand out above all others who use simple photographs or basic video tours. Why pan, zoom or spin a still picture, when you can FLY your buyers throughout every room of your listing and have it be a part of a full production?

Hold a comprehensive open house 24 hours a day.

Our video showcase solution provides much more then just an Internet presence. A full motion video tour is a house that is open 24 hours a day and can be entertaining if captured in the production environment.

While on the internet the showcase is available world wide. When buyers view your property online using full motion video, they will approach the buying process fully informed about the appearance, layout and features that your property has to offer.

Save time and money by showing the listing to interested buyers and make it a pleasure to see.

Using our showcase tours allows you to prescreen buyers who will not be interested in a particular listing. When buyers have seen your video tour in this fashion before they visit the property, they have already gained an understanding of the features, appearance and layout. This process will save you time, fuel and effort, as only buyers who liked what they experienced on the video will request a physical tour.

Provide a portable visual reference of your listing, anytime, anywhere and be different.

Video tours that are posted to the Internet can be easily forwarded to other interested parties effortlessly, and once your listing is available online, it can be used to attract out of town buyers just as easily as local ones.

Gain the technological edge over the competition.

In the past, just having a website for you listing was considered cutting edge. Now they are commonplace, as providing some type of online tour is quickly becoming an expectation among buyers and owners. We can help you to raise the bar, and stand out as a Realtor or a home owner looking to market their home.

2011-10-02T16:41:00.000-07:00

HIP HOP / ENTERTAINMENT AND MOVIE STAR WILL SMITH'S APARTMENT ON THE MARKET.

This story first appeared on Zillow.com.Will Smith's apartment and temporary home-away-from-home while filming "Men In Black III" has hit the NoHo real estate market in Manhattan for $19.5 million.The actor, musician and producer snagged the rental in 2010 after a lengthy search in the Big Apple for the perfect temporary digs.Pictures: Will SmithPictures: Smith family albumAccording to an article in the New York Post last year, Smith reportedly hired one woman who flew to the East Coast to view one apartment before heading back to the West Coast a few hours later. Why the in-depth search? Smith was looking for not only a private and luxurious New York apartment, but one with room for his family and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith.The place at 25 Bond Street clearly fits the bill. One of only eight apartments in the building, the nearly $20 million home has over 7,300 square feet of living space, five bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Smith paid a reported $55,000 a month in rent, which is one of the reasons to choose to rent rather than buy in this area. The monthly payment for this home, even with 20 percent down and low mortgage rates, is $84,302 with a 30-year-fixed loan. It's no secret that New York real estate is expensive; in the NoHo neighborhood, median home values hit at $745,000, according to data from Zillow Mortgage Marketplace.Smith got his start as television's "The Fresh Prince," and moved into rapping and producing, making the move to film in the late 1990s. "Men in Black" came out in 1997, followed by "Men in Black II" in 2002. "Men in Black III" is slated for release in spring 2012.The listing is held by Michael Ives of Sotheby's International.

A HOME WORTH SHOWCASING

2011-09-29T11:23:00.000-07:00

One of the most intriguing properties is Hiphop musician/producer Pharrell Williams's $14M penthouse in Miami, Fla. Filled with cartoonish sculptures,Louis Vuitton paraphernalia, graphic art, the space benefits someone who loves modern design—he even created some of it himself. A photographer that showcased the home prompted many to explore the real estate wheelings and dealings of some other hip-hop names and what they've bought, what they've sold, and where they live and how they got there. SEE LIVE INTERVIEWS AT HIPHOPREALESTATE.TV

2011-09-24T12:18:00.000-07:00

How to Sell Your Home in a Slow MarketEven though the real estate market has slowed down in recent months, there are still plenty of homebuyers eager to make a purchase. Knowing how to prepare your home for sale, when to allow access for showings, and how you can offer buyer incentives will help you find the right buyer, even in a declining market.Before you even put your home on the market, make sure that all basic repairs are completed. Nothing can turn off a prospective buyer quicker than loose railings, torn screens or missing hardware on cupboard doors. These easy repairs do not cost a lot of money. If a homebuyer sees that the little things are not attended to, they are likely to believe that the larger things are neglected too. Let buyers know that you have pride in your home by making sure that all of the small repairs are taken care of.Keep your home clean throughout the time it is on the market. In a slow real estate market, it is important to have your home available to show at a moment's notice. The more often your home is shown, the likelier it is that your home will sell. Keep your home available to your realtor and they will be able to show your home quickly to any buyer that shows interest.Have your home staged by a professional. Home staging has become a booming business and a professional home stager will help you remove clutter and depersonalize your space. Prospective homebuyers want to picture their family in the home, not yours and a home full of personal clutter will not show off the potential of your home.Keep pets contained during a real estate showing and make sure that your cat litter box is always clean. Pet owners tend to get used to the odors caused by litter boxes and it is important that you remember to clean it every day. Nothing will turn off a prospective home buyer like a home that smells. Many people are fearful of dogs, especially ones that they do not know. Make sure that you either take your dog with you for a showing or put them on a leash outside.Be realistic in your expectations of the price you will be able to sell your home. Forget about what could have been if you had sold it last year and focus on what your home is worth now. In a buyer's market, buyers don't have to negotiate much. Buyers know that you want to sell your home and a home that is priced too high is likely to be looked over. Ask a fair price for your home to avoid the need for too much negotiation.In a slow market, hiring a real estate agent is crucial to get your home sold in a reasonable amount of time. Yes, there are ways you can list your home for sale by owner using the internet, but nothing beats the experience that comes fro a real estate agent who is able to take care of everything in order to sell your home.Selling your home can be a stressful time, but you can be successful in selling your home if you remain patient, reasonable and flexible. There are buyers out there and the key is to find them and get them to fall in love with your home. Showcase your investment , we can help email: hiphoprealestate@gmail.com2011 RealEstateABC.com Publication