Real Estate Sales and Commercial Leasing

Photo image design services help sellers visualize
increased profits

Photo Imaging Services for Residential and Commercial Real Estate Agents are similar to the work done for homeowners when the goal is to improve the curb appeal of a home for sale or a commercial building that is being sold or leased. In this example the real estate agent asked me to suggest plants to improve curb appeal of this listing. This photo image design shows simple landscape design offered a relatively low-cost solution that relied on lightening the property visually with white flowers and variegated leaves.Real estate agents can also commission my service as a way to visually show owners how to improve a property.

In a difficult market, an investment in curb appeal is key to moving a house, since most buyers make a decision about buying within 15 seconds of walking through the door. Often, potential buyers may not even get out of their car. The following facts may help real estate agents and their clients consider the use of a simple photo image design:

• A good landscape adds 5-11 percent to the perceived value of a home, with plant size rated first and design sophistication rated second. Plant diversity ranked third.

• Curving the bed lines can add 2 percent to perceived value.

• Color in the landscape adds 3-5 percent to perceived value (Money Magazine, Sept. 2008).

• Nearly 20% of buyers say they consider landscaping to be a "very important" factor in their decision to buy a house, according to a new study by the National Association of Realtors.  (WSJ, Aug 17, 2007 “Selling Houses by the Yard”; June Fletcher)