After Thanksgiving, it seems like everyone immediately enters winter holiday mode. No matter what holidays people celebrate, there are almost always more seasonal decorations throughout a home this time of year than at any other. How does that affect listing media?

Buyers and homeowners report spending more money on remodeling their bathrooms now than in the past. Likely due to the pandemic, spa-like features and high-quality finishes are in high demand.

As fall settles in, take advantage of the features in your listing that speak to the cozy autumn vibes that people are looking for. What can you do inside and outdoors in order to make the most of your listing photos?

This fall, many school systems will reopen for in-person learning, but home learning spaces still seem to be an in-demand home feature.

When preparing a home for listing or listing photography, it is important to make sure that it is decluttered beforehand. It can sometimes be difficult for homeowners to know where to begin.

Here is a small compilation of some great photos that our photographers have captured over the past couple of weeks. The wide geographic range that we cover means that we see an interesting mix of homes from around Virginia and North Carolina.

Data suggests that the incredibly competitive market that has existed over the past year is going to creep its way back toward normalcy. Though it will take some time, numbers indicate the shift is already underway. What should you do to make sure your listing stays competitive?

Over the past year people have renewed their interest in a slew of hobbies. Among those interests that appear to be garnering sustained attention is gardening. Between newly-found green thumbs and the urban diaspora to the suburbs, homes that have a greenhouse or garden space are in increasing demand.

What buyers want or expect from the homebuying process has changed over time. As the process has become more heavily reliant upon online searching, buyers have become increasingly dependent upon quality visual media. According to research recently cited in an article by NAR, there seems to be a disparity between what buyers are looking for out of listing media and what is commonly provided.

According to research cited in this article by NAR, Richmond ranks among the 15 best large metro areas in the country for single buyers. Given the metrics that they use to determine this ranking, it is worth considering the things this demographic looks for when marketing a home.