6623 Sierra Oaks, San Antonio Texas 78256 | Listing Agent: Theodora Kaufmann
Crownridge Neighborhood | Overlooks Crownridge Canyon Park
There are many advantages of living near a park or even recreational areas. Natural, green spaces or urban parks contribute to the general public’s health by reducing stress and improving quality of life. If you are looking to buy a home you should consider a home near a natural area, park, or recreational area.
One of the benefits of living near a green area or park in regards to real estate is that parks usually have an abundance of surrounding trees. Because of the central Texas and the climate, this is a necessity not just a preference, shade is a selling point. Homes with trees, especially older larger trees, near a park are typical requests when someone is looking to buy a home.
19427 Terra Stone, San Antonio Texas 78255 | Listing Agent: Binkan Cinaroglu
Terra Mont Neighborhood | Near Rancho Diana Park
There are also personal and health benefits of living near these areas. Having easy ready access to parks and recreational areas promotes physical activity and can increase social interactions. Essentially people who purchase homes near these locations are more likely to walk, ride bikes, and stay active because they value these areas for their lifestyle and health. For these reasons homes near a park are more than likely to sell quickly and for a greater price in the event of a move. When you are purchasing a home take into consideration the types of green spaces, parks and recreational facilities near by and their distance from the home, as these are heavy influencers on the resale value.
Natural and recreational areas have other advantages to consider such as having easier access to neighborhood or city sponsored events. These also are easy resources for individuals, friends and families to have large gatherings for special occasions or just everyday get-togethers.
214 Regent, San Antonio Texas 78204 | Listing Agent: Judy Crawford & Steve Crawford
Inglewood Neighborhood | Near Conception Park
Parks offer a haven from the bustle of the city and gives additional room for kids to play easily, adults to stroll, and others to exercise, whether it’s hiking, biking or sports. Generally parks are usually near or adjacent to other recreational facilities such as basketball courts, baseball and or soccer fields. This is fantastic for individuals or families who are into sports or just general exercise.
Pets aren’t just animals they are members of the family and it’s estimated that two thirds of American households have a pet. Living near a park, especially a pet friendly park, is something that the real estate industry has taken serious note of lately. Community amenities like pet friendly parks and recreational areas are increasing their influence on the resale value of homes.
15908 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78231 | Shavano Park Neighborhood
Listing Agent: Gina Candelario & Michael Berger | Near Salado Creek Greenway
People are generally willing to pay more to be able to frequently and easily utilize natural areas, green spaces, parks and recreational areas for exercise and relaxation. Therefore homes that have easy access to these areas have the potential to attract more buyers as well as the capacity of selling faster and for a higher price. These types of amenities should definitely be considered when looking for your next home.
6 Birnam Oaks, San Antonio Tx. 78248 | Listing Agent: Yvonne Mauro
Are you thinking about moving? Every homeowner asks ‘what should they do to prepare for the sale of their home?”. Before you sell your home the first question you should ask is, “am I ready to move?“. Most people when they decide to sell their home think that getting the home ready to sell is the first step and they want the market to be a seller’s market so the home will sell fast. However, the first question should be if I listed my home today and it sold, would I be ready to move?
Preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for the selling of your home should be a top priority and one a Realtor has the ability to walk you through. The process of selling your home is time consuming and requires a level of detachment so you can look at your home objectively as a real estate property. Owning a home is typically one of the biggest single financial investments we’ll make. It’s very difficult to transition from thinking of the property as “our home” to a financial commodity. Additionally you will have to deal with keeping your home ‘show ready’ which can be stressful along with the possibility of a prolonged selling process if your home doesn’t sell quickly.
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8020 Colonial Woods
Boerne, Tx78015
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Binkan Cinaroglu
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515 Argo Ave
San Antonio, Tx. 78209
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Chrissy Labatt
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216 Retama Pl.
San Antonio, Tx. 78209
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Binkan Cinaroglu
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202 Tremlett Ave.
San Antonio, Tx. 78210
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Debra Maltz
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So what can you do? Choosing a Realtor who not only knows the market value of your home but the personal value will ease these stressors and will even make the experience easier is the key. They know that the seller’s are experiencing a wide range of emotions about their choices and how the process of selling their homes can be overwhelming. Realtor’s wear many hats and being there for their clients, supporting them through the process is just as important as evaluating market conditions and pricing their home right.
Once you have the right Realtor, what’s next? Preparing your home for sale can assist you in the transition from viewing your house as your home and instead view it as a business transaction. For your property to sell it needs to be priced properly, its size, condition and location must be in demand. Making the property easily accessible for buyers to shop for their homes and giving them a clear idea of how they can see their life in the space by de-personalizing is essential. It’s their turn to create memories in this space and for you to look forward to you making new ones in your new home.
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335 Oakleaf Dr.
San Antonio, Tx. 78209
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Gina Candelario
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126 Wyndale
San Antonio, Tx. 78209
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Rick Kuper
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120 Doeskin Dr.
Boerne, Tx. 78006
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Cindy Roberts
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26318 Tuscan Park
San Antonio, Tx. 78261
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While they may sound obvious there are some essential things you need to do to prepare your property for sale. Packing up your personal photographs and family treasures does a few things. First it gives buyers less distractions and gives them a clean visual slate to imagine their own photos and family heirlooms in. You want the buyer to be able to say, “I can see myself living here.” It ensures that these items are not damaged or stolen as well as giving you a heads up on packing up for your move when the property sells.
Another way to create a clean palette for buyers is to de-clutter. It always amazes how much stuff you collect throughout your life, often without even meaning to. Remember people are buying the property not the furniture or possessions. By clearing away these items it will give the property as sense of feeling larger, light and airy the potential buyers will be able to visualize their furniture and possessions in the home. Consider renting a storage unit to give you the ability to organize and pack easier with less rush. The goal should be to leave enough furniture and items to give the each room in the property a purpose without it feeling like they are intruding into your home.
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507 W. Elsmere Pl.
San Antonio, Tx. 78212
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Mary Carter
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9334 Tyler Oaks
Helotes, Tx. 78023
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403 Chimney Tops
San Antonio, TX. 78260
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1345 Horizon Blvd
Kerrville, Tx. 78028
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Finally, to familiar ground, what should you do about the condition of the home? What about curb-appeal? There is nothing like making good first impression so be sure to put your best foot forward. If a buyer doesn’t get out of the Realtor’s car because they don’t like the exterior of the property the interior won’t even matter. Another obvious but often over looked issue is keeping the outside of the home clutter free. Mow, edge and clear away the lawn, if you don’t have time to do this hire a service to make sure it’s maintained during the sale. Power wash the exterior of the home and driveway, it’s not my favorite thing or anyone’s but washing the windows does have an impact. Making sure the potential buyers and their Realtor can identify the home by simply ensuring that they can see the house number.
While the entire process of getting your home ready to put on the market requires a lot of effort it’s to be expected, especially when you’re selling something of such a great value. Know that your Realtor is a partner in all of this and as a team the hard work and expense will be rewarded.
Here’s a checklist to assist you in the process of getting your home to sell. Link to Checklist for Selling.
San Antonio Real Estate - Featured Property - 108 Aylesbury Hill San Antonio, TX 78209
Discover a completely versatile floor plan in this estate that can act either as a 4 or 5 bedroom home. The current owners have done multiple additions and expansive updates including a large sparkling pool and spa.
The upstairs master suite offers an enormous walk-in closet with incredible built-ins and storage, plus a tree house office space. A full guest suite with bedroom, living room, kitchen and balcony is tucked just off of the family room.
List Agent: Mary Carter
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Part of what makes an estate extraordinary is its luxurious finishes, prominent architecture, size and location; but another important factor contributing to a home’s uniqueness and value is its historical significance. 300 Alameda Circle is a spectacular and grand property in every aspect. Found within the exclusive community of Olmos Park, this remarkable estate boasts all the physical attributes one would expect from a property of this caliber along with a splendid history reminiscent of The Great Gatsby complete with elite and extravagant parties attended by all walks of celebrities and even royalty.
This sprawling 1920’s iconic residence perches stunningly on the highest point in Olmos Park covering 1.91 private and brilliantly landscaped acres. Extending approximately 12,000 square feet, the 7 bedroom and 7.5 bath home has been completely updated to today’s lifestyle and restored to its original magnificence. Grand splendor emulates throughout the home with its original 1920’s restored light fixtures and sconces, spectacular oversized rooms, a multitude of terraces, breathtaking pool with cabana bath house and unique bonus features including a chapel and a walk-in room safe.
Three significant families have owned and lived in this legacy estate with the third and current family residing in it for the last 59 years. 300 Alameda Circle was built for the Morgan family over about a three year period in the Roaring Twenties with construction taking place between 1927 and 1929. The Morgans were a high profile family who made their money in the oil business. Mr. Morgan traveled Europe extensively and desired to model the home after a Spanish palace he saw on one of his voyages. The Russel Brown Company of Houston, Texas was the architectural firm who brought Mr. Morgan’s dream home to life. They are said to be the same company who helped build the Galveston Seawall.
The Morgans sold the home in the 1940’s to the Brady Family, a brother and sister, who were very successful in the oil, gas and real estate businesses. They were owners of the Brady Building which now houses the well known Empire Theatre. Then in 1954 Morris Jaffe and his wife Jeanette purchased the estate and used it to promote charitable events, Jeanette being one of the founders of the Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital.
Jeanette became famous for her extravagant parties and was known far and wide to be a divine hostess. She would go to great lengths to please her guests and some of her most lavish party details include adding perfume to the property's water fountains, floating exotic flowers in the pool, covering the driveway with fine oriental rugs, erecting authentic Moroccan tents and hiring exotic dancers and singers all to fully entertain her family and guests at the beautiful house and stunning grounds.
Politicians were often guests at these thrilling parties including Governor John Connolly and President Lyndon Johnson, along with entertainers such as Cantinflas, Eva Gabor, Eddie Arnold, Dan Blocker (Hoss Cartwright from Bonanza), Mickey Mantel and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Royalty also found their way to the famous parties on 300 Alameda Circle and include members of the Moroccan royal family, various Saudi princes in addition to several international ambassadors.
Even Hollywood caught wind of the unique and stunning property and in 1980, scenes from Jackie Chan’s film "The Big Brawl" were shot at the estate. This momentous martial arts film is Jackie Chan’s first American debut and the movie which helped catapult him into the American movie market.
Location, design, finishes and architecture are some of the reasons 300 Alameda Circle is regarded as such a grand and exclusive estate; but the vast and fascinating history surrounding it truly give the property its majestic and intriguing qualities. This one-of-a-kind lavish estate is on the market for the first time in almost 60 years and is listed by Diana Gonzalez with Kuper Sotheby's International Realty. Whoever the new owners become, they have the great honor of adding to the historical significance of the residence on 300 Alameda Circle.
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in San Antonio Real Estate but can also connect you with properties world wide. Search homes for sale in San Antonio Tx on KuperRealty.com . Browse our extensive list of San Antonio real estate agents and San Antonio realtors who can aid in the purchase of a new home or help sell your current one.
San Antonio Real Estate - Featured Property - 103 Happy Trail, San Antonio, TX 78231
This exceptionally unique and luxurious 5,154 sq ft family retreat is nestled on 1.62 acres of what can only be described as a recreational heaven! The home features five bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, a state-of-the-art chef's kitchen, media theater room and a five-car garage.
Natural light drenches this home thanks to the endless wall of windows and is complemented with an inside-outside fireplace. The outside oasis boasts a salt-water pool, full-size tennis court, mature oak trees and lush greenery ideal for the entire family to enjoy. This picturesque property offers an abundance of luxury and will give your family everything they could ever want and more!
List Agent: Nicholas Kjos
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The Spring 2013 edition of Casas Haciendas Ranchos, the publication for Kuper Sotheby's International Realty in San Antonio, is now available. We are also proud to announce the premier edition of Collections magazine, the exclusive publication for Capital City Sotheby's International Realty in Austin.
In both magazines, you will find highlighted the very best real estate in Central and South Texas as well as outstanding properties from around the world. Our objective with these magazines is to showcase the full range of properties that we market including single family homes, ranches and lake properties. We have also included educational and entertaining articles on history and design which we hope will inspire you.
Texas continues to be the nation's hot spot for growth and we are excited for what the future holds. As a company, we are responding to the huge increase in demand from buyers from around the country and around the world by expanding our office locations.
Through our affiliation with Sotheby's auction house, we have unparalleled market reach. No name is more recognized around the world for luxury real estate than Sotheby's International Realty.
While our name is synonymous with high-end, our commitment is not to a price range but to the highest level of quality and service. When marketing their properties with us, our clients have the distinct advantage of leveraging our exclusive relationships with the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, International Herald Tribune, South China Morning Post and many others.
We hope you enjoy these new editions of Casas Haciendas Ranchos and Collections magazines.
If you are in the market for real estate in the Hill Country, South Texas or around the world, we hope you will consider us your partner for all of your real estate needs.
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in San Antonio Real Estate but can also connect you with properties world wide. Search homes for sale in San Antonio Tx on KuperRealty.com . Browse our extensive list of San Antonio real estate agents and San Antonio realtors who can aid in the purchase of a new home or help sell your current one.
Farm and Ranch Real Estate | Featured Property: 139.837± Acres Mayfield Ranch
3777 Middle Creek Road, Blanco County, Blanco TX
A scenic winding road takes you to the entrance of this impressive Hill Country ranch that has been finely improved to provide luxury with great privacy, just minutes south of Dripping Springs and US 290. Centermost is the incredible, ultra custom home that is set on a hillside overlooking a lake. The unique timber frame structure features over 3000 mortise & tendon joints in red oak trees that were logged in Ohio by Amish, and shipped to Texas Timber Frames for joinery. Reflecting the heritage of European settlers to the area, the exterior includes a galvanized standing seam roof with lightning rod system and copper gutters with brass hangers. Cabinetry was milled on site from solid cherry and maple woods by furniture maker Charles Weidman, and finished with hand blown glass inserts and solid brass, period reproduction hardware by ‘Ball & Ball’. Complementary trim is solid oak by Weidman also. Floors are a pleasing blend of 2” thick limestone slab and long leaf pine. Long leaf pine is also featured for double front and back doors. Energy conservation was a major factor with first floor walls 15” thick stone and Marvin double pane windows. The interior has subtle quality details evident with lighting, with dining room chandeliers & sconces candle-burning reproductions also by Ball & Ball. Although historic in its atmosphere, the home features state of the art living with THX sound system for theatre and music with speakers indoors and out. The outdoor entertainment area enjoys scenic sunset views that features a fire ring, custom stainless steel grill & tools and lighting for atmosphere.
139.837± Acres Mayfield Ranch | 3777 Middle Creek Road, Blanco County, Blanco TX
The 5,270± s.f. home design is executed for excellent flow, with main entrance off the full length front porch and equally pleasing casual entrance near the carport and parking court. The front foyer separates the living and dining rooms, each with an authentic Count Rumford design fireplace with Rumford flues. Off the living room is a built in bar and powder bath, and off the dining room is an office/ butler’s pantry. Centermost to both is an exquisite kitchen with grand island, and professional grade appliances including an 8 burner with griddle Wolf range and Traulsen 2 door refrigerator. Near the kitchen are the back entrance doors and foyer that separate a mudroom with half bath and utility room with link to the office. A family bedroom wing is accessed by a staircase off the kitchen that ascends to a central living/media room with generous full bath, two bedrooms and storage loft. Perfect for privacy, the first floor master retreat is in a wing off the dining room, introduced by a sitting room, dramatic ‘tower’ bedroom with mitered beam ceiling and sitting area, and sumptuous bath with shower, spa tub, dual vanities and walk-in wardrobe storage. A staircase in the sitting room ascends to an upper wing with media room, full bath and office or guest bedroom with auxiliary staircase for outdoor access. Improvements to the immediate grounds provide seamless detail from the home to the terrain, with a paved parking court, stone cistern for the well and dry stack rock accent walls.
Ranch improvements include a dry stack rock entrance wall with metal gate and low perimeter fencing. The rolling terrain has been selectively cleared of cedar and brush for horses and cattle and feature Red Oak trees,k Madrone trees and Mountain Laurel. Taxes have an agricultural exemption.
Listing Agent: John Tarrillion
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Real estate activity in San Antonio is increasing and so are home sale prices. The San Antonio Business Journal recently revealed in an article that the local housing market is experiencing significant improvement with San Antonio home prices rising over 5 percent in March compared to last year.
The numbers came from CoreLogic’s home price index for March which showed that home prices in the San Antonio/New Braunfels metropolitan areas rose 5.4 percent from March 2012 to March 2013.
As a state, Texas exhibited a rise of 6.6 percent over the last 12 months and nationwide the increase was 10.5 percent. This last figure marks the largest increase in home prices since March 2006.
Experts credit the increase with a more limited supply of homes for sale with a higher demand among investors and home buyers.
Click here to read more about rising San Antonio home prices in the San Antonio Business Journal.
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San Antonio Real Estate - Featured Property - 24718 Faraday San Antonio, TX 78257
This exceptional estate radiates class with infinite upgrades and chic accents throughout! The immaculate layout features 3 huge living areas, soaring ceilings and an exquisite chef's kitchen with top grade stainless steel appliances and crisp custom cabinetry. Find the master down with an impressive bath and custom built closet.
Other key details of the residence include an ideal exercise room with picturesque views, large bedrooms with walk in closets and an extremely private outdoor paradise that provides tranquil vistas, a sparkling pool and spa, swim-up bar, soothing waterfall, full outdoor kitchen and a pool bath. This estate is unsurpassed in value and is a must see!
List Agent: Binkan Cinaroglu
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Unique Hill Country Contemporary Home: Knopp School Road | Listing Agent: Joe Salinas
What’s a nice guy from Iceland doing in San Antonio, Texas? It’s the classic boy meets girl in Thailand, boy falls head over heels, follows her to San Francisco, then she follows him to Iceland, Love finally prevails and they live happily ever after in Texas. Siggi’s wife, Ana, is originally from Lubbock so they decided to raise their family here in San Antonio, Texas. They have two kids, daughter that is 13 and a son who is 9. Siggi commented, “Like the bumper-sticker said, I was not born in Texas but got here as fast as I could.”
Unique Hill Country Contemporary Home: Knopp School Road | Listing Agent: Joe Salinas
Siggi’s been an avid photographer since he as a child, starting out with traditional film during his middle school and continuing throughout his education. Some of his talents were shared with him by his father who was a photographer, filmmaker and videographer for the Icelandic TV. “Cameras were always around.” While at the University he studied architecture, interior design and furniture making. Also an avid diver at the beginning of his career he taught scuba diving which he naturally combined his love of diving and photography.
Unique Hill Country Contemporary Home: Knopp School Road | Listing Agent: Joe Salinas
Upon moving to San Antonio, which is not known for its large bodies of water, he started his business by shooting a lot of theater and performance art, theatre, dance, musicals, portraits, headshots and the occasional wedding. While accomplished in these areas, he is always being drawn back to the architectural context that he began feeding during his days at University.
Unique Hill Country Contemporary Home: Knopp School Road | Listing Agent: Joe Salinas
Unique Hill Country Contemporary Home: Knopp School Road | Listing Agent: Joe Salinas
There are multitudes of professional photographers but very few with the same sublime architectural sensibilities that Siggi has. One of the hardest aspects of doing real estate photography is to capture images that stir emotion from the viewer. How many ways can you take an image of an empty room? Let’s take that further, how many ways can you take an image of an empty room and elicit an emotional connection which generates enough interest to get that person to reach out and want more information? I’d safely say very few ever manage that level of skill and talent.
Unique Hill Country Contemporary Home: Knopp School Road | Listing Agent: Joe Salinas
It’s not simply a matter of high quality equipment and post-processing skill, a real estate photographer has to be able to grasp the fundamental core of each and every home. A home full of possessions can be just as tricky as one that is empty. The images have to give the viewer the ability to see themselves living in the space, see their lives unfold within the walls. People are visual creatures; we interpret visual information far more perceptively than the written word. In today’s modern lifestyle everyone is on information overload. Everyone has Smartphones, tables, the internet and we are constantly receiving, analyzing, sharing and creating new information at an exponential rate. Today’s first impression for selling real estate is online, according to NAR, 80% of buyer’s shop online first. How do you represent your client’s best interests to get their property noticed? By creating compelling visual images that can make a home really stick out from all of the other noise of modern day-to-day life. Siggi stated, “ There is no such thing as curb appeal anymore, it is all web appeal and it is becoming more and more important that the realtor of the future realizes the best way to take advantage of tying together the imagination and imaging for their marketing.” “I hope that when people look at my images they can imagine themselves in their future home, dream, smell and feel the home before even stepping foot in there. That when they then go with the agent to look at the property they will feel like they came ‘home’.”
Timeless Masterpiece: 310 Huntington Place | Listing Agent: Binkan Cinaroglu
‘Siggi Style’, is what our agent’s call his stylized personal touch to all of his photography. It’s no wonder his photography has a signature style, his favorite artists are Picasso and Jarvis. Combining his education, training and artistic architectural interpretation with his skillful talents in processing digital imaging Siggi achieves grandeur from simplicity. Most real estate photography is closer to documentary and simply is a photo of inanimate space or objects. Siggi’s composition skills combined with his knowledge and skill with image processing programs (Photoshop, Lightroom and Photomax) gives his style its signature look and feel.
Timeless Masterpiece: 310 Huntington Place | Listing Agent: Binkan Cinaroglu
Professional real estate photography attracts more attention to your property which will result in more traffic, leads and potential buyers. Redfin found that “listings with nicer photos get more online attention” and The Wall Street Journal agree that “listings with nicer photos gain anywhere between $934 and $116,076–as measured by the difference between asking and final price”. Redfin, Wall Street Journal and National Association of Realtors agree that using a professional real estate photographer could be ”worth a $1,000”.
Homes that have professional real estate photography were found to be viewed 61% more online than homes of similar price range. Using a professional real estate photographer gives you a distinguishing edge from other properties and having a talented professional photographer will showcase your property to its best advantage and dramatically increase your chances of selling.
Professional real estate photography has always been an fundamental part of how Kuper Sotheby’s International Reatly does business. In today’s market clients have high expectations on how their property should be marketed and delivering exceptional results is the driving goal of using professional real estate photographers like Siggi Ragnar.