5 Tips for Staging Your Outdoor Living Space

Published:February 3, 2022

By Paul Ryan Rarely has outdoor living space been so important and appealing. After being cooped up in the house due to COVID-19, today’s homebuyer wants to be able to escape to the backyard. A properly staged outdoor living space in Houston can help seal a sales deal. Preparing your home for sale is more than cleaning out a closet or sticking a sign in the front yard. Since buyers  begin their search by checking out properties on the internet, staging each setting and taking professional photos is crucial. Check out these five tips for staging your outdoor living space.

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Winter Ready: 6 Tips for Selling Your Home This Winter

Published:November 10, 2021

By Tyler Campbell The housing market is sizzling hot in the summer. The kids are out of school, so it’s usually the best time to make a move. But that doesn’t mean home sales are frozen in the winter. You just may have to work a little harder to get top dollar. Create a showplace to convince buyers to say “yes” …. maybe they’ll even start a bidding war! Here are six tips to get your home ready for the winter sales market.   1. Take Center Stage Home prices in Austin and Houston vary depending on the neighborhood, but sales

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5 Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Sale

Published:June 22, 2021

By Jane Purnell As Covid-19 case numbers drop and life begins its new normal, homebuyers will be itching for in-person open houses come summertime. Virtual tours have led the way this year, and they have proven successful. Those photos and videos are more important than ever to entice buyers to take the next step. With that in mind, here are five things to do now to prepare for a summer sale.   1. Boost the Curb Appeal Viewing the landscape is a homebuyer’s first opportunity to picture their new life in a potential home. If they don’t like what they

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5 Reasons to Leave Real Estate Photography to the Professionals

Published:December 22, 2020

Photos and videos are more important than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past 10 years, consumers have become more reliant on photos and video when considering an online purchase. According to NAR, 97% of home buyers searched the internet for homes in 2020, proving the importance of showing potential buyers high-quality, professional photos. Our research shows that professional photos not only make lasting first impressions, they also help to sell homes faster! Here are the top 5 reasons to leave real estate photography to the professionals.   1. Great First Impressions Many of us know our attention

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Is Home Staging Worth the Investment?

Published:August 27, 2019

HOUSTON, AUSTIN – Does staging to sell really work? Often times we get asked if it is necessary to stage vacant properties. The answer: it just depends. First impressions are critical, especially when listing a property online. This is one reason we stress the importance of professional photography. Homes that have bad photos or initially come off as lackluster seem to sit on the market longer than anticipated, often leading to forced price reductions. Vacant rooms also make it harder to market a property, as homebuyers find it difficult to envision the composition of a space and how their décor

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TK Images Real Estate Photography Now Available in Austin, TX!

Published:August 9, 2019

AUSTIN – The momentum for TK Images just keeps growing! This past June we announced our expansion to the Austin market, and with a little over 2 months in, we are experiencing rave reviews. Though only a 2.5 hour drive from Houston, the difference in terrain is vast. The Texas Hill Country offers a variety of karst topography, creating the distinctive hills and caverns we know so well. Unlike the flat lands of Houston, Austin has rolling hills, overgrown vegetation, and acreage that can make real estate photography difficult. Luckily, Aerial Photography makes it easy to conquer these challenging angles

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