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RE/MAX Holiday Party 2019 at The Portofino in Redondo Beach CA
Holiday Party for RE/MAX Estate Properties at The Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach, CA
What a wonderful end of the year holiday celebration… It was such a privilege to capture these images for the RE/MAX Estate Properties family and mingle with my friends and clients!
A special thank you to my friend Dan Solomon at Dan Solomon Photography for helping out with the event capture. We both appreciate each and every opportunity we have to provide the first impression of your listings!
Frequently Asked Questions - Real Estate Photography
Some light reading of FAQs for real estate professionals on photography. The post will get longer if you have more questions, so comment away if you have more to ponder! :)
Once upon a time I covered these topics in my introductory email to new clients. After being in business for many years, the list of questions grows, and I don’t want to turn my welcome email into a novel. :) Putting these questions here in a blog post will allow you to re-visit some topics at your leisure.
What is the turnaround time for real estate photos?
24-36 hours for most homes. Shoots are usually on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday mornings, which allows for edit and delivery on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday evenings.
How do I pay you?
Payment can be made via an online invoice or in person. If you intend on paying in person, please bring your payment to the shoot. (I accept checks/cards/cash....)
How do I schedule photos in the South Bay of LA?
Online scheduling makes things easy for everyone. You can view my online calendar and schedule most services online here. (If you are scheduling work outside of the South Bay of Los Angeles, please connect with me - the calendar will not accommodate my travel time to other areas.)
Can I share photos with my stager/landscaper/seller/architect, etc….
I keep rates affordable for real estate agents to use for the short term usage of the photos. (This is a one-time sale, and I also include re-use permissions for you to use in your personal marketing.) You can’t give the photos to others to use for commercial marketing, but I do make photos available to those other parties with some a la carte pricing. (A contractor isn’t likely to want the whole set, anyway.) Please have them inquire directly with me for this sort of use.
HELP! I have to be places and I can’t download photos and upload them to the CRMLS…
I’m so happy to help! Because I’ve worked directly with our local MLS to comply with photo policies, I have my own login to add photos to your listing! Just add PHDANA under the office/agent tab on the back end and then once the listing is made live, I’m able to login and add photos for you at no additional charge! At the time of this post, I’m unable to add images to an unpublished listing, but this will hopefully change as I’ve requested that it be brought to the board for a vote to allow us in earlier!
Sidetracked | Vintage Stuff
Personal project time! Old things are consistently refreshing to me. In an area where tearing things down and building new is cool, I take time to see the time capsules before me...
File this under : Obsession | Old Things
I certainly don't expect everyone to get it. Oil lamps, milk glass, gold flakes in mirrors and an operating in-counter mixer will make many folks cringe. Oh, how I love thee. I pore over every detail. I take video and share it with my family. I open levers and doors and see how things work. I Google & eBay once home just to see if other people have found the beauty in the time capsule. I'm hopeful that these treasures don't find their way to a landfill, that a new owner will see the forever-coolness in the old thing. I also hope that in some way, I can capture the incredible time when technology just couldn't seem to get any better. In many ways, it probably didn't.
We continue to invent, discover, evolve and propel our world forward. It's my mission to always appreciate the old. (I'm looking at you, brick phone, Commodore 64 and gold cars... You're next. - I'm sure my camera is on this same list 30+ years from now. )
Keep on keepin' on, old things. You still have my heart.
xoxo,
~d
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703 Esplanade #2 | Redondo Beach CA
Completely remodeled 2-story beach front Penthouse condo with breathtaking panoramic Ocean Views. At 2,519 sq. ft. , this incomparable Private Penthouse Condo is one of the largest condos on the west side of the Esplanade and has no equal.
Presented by Daniel & Maurice Assayag | RE/MAX Estate Properties
Completely remodeled 2-story beach front Penthouse condo with breathtaking panoramic Ocean Views. At 2,519 sq. ft. , this incomparable Private Penthouse Condo is one of the largest condos on the west side of the Esplanade and has no equal. This unit comes with its own semi-private elevator that opens directly into your Penthouse unit. The first floor features a living room, with a custom onyx marble fireplace and private balcony with panoramic ocean views from PV to Malibu. Gourmet kitchen with Caesarstone countertops, stainless steel appliances, including a Wolf 6-burner range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine fridge, trash compactor, dishwasher and microwave. Beautiful French Oak hardwood floors throughout. Also on the 1st floor is the dining area, 3rd bedroom (converted into a formal dining/conference room), ¾ bathroom and laundry room with laundry chute. 2nd floor features the spacious master with double door entry and large private balcony, large walk-in, built-in closet and panoramic ocean views. Master bath w/ onyx marble countertops, travertine tiles, his and her sinks, oversized spa tub and standalone steam shower. 2nd bedroom suite with walk-in closet and full bathroom. Other features include floor heating (1st floor), Sonos sound system, Lutron lighting, remote controlled rollup shutters throughout, 2 subterranean parking spaces (side by side). Walkway access to beach next to property.
