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“Billionaire Getty Heir Puts Extraordinary Greek Temple on the Market for $5 Million—Four Years After Death of His Wife”
- by Sierra FreemanStep inside the $5 million San Francisco greek temple formerly owned by Getty heir Gordon Getty and his late wife.
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The Top Questions We Get About Drones in Real Estate Marketing
- by Sierra FreemanWe’re here to address the top questions we get about drones in real estate marketing–why and how we use them, and how they help sell homes.
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What Makes a Great Real Estate Photo?
- by Zach EverettAt Open Homes, we focus on four key elements of photography to create stunning photos that stand out and captivate buyers: composition, lighting, storytelling, and editing.
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Dress to Impress in Your Agent Intro
- by Sierra FreemanPreparing for your time in the spotlight? Check out our top tips for making your appearance on camera picture-perfect.
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7 Reasons Every Realtor Needs to Use Single Property Websites
- by Sierra FreemanWe explain 7 of the top reasons why every realtor should have a single property website for each of their listings.
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“Petaluma Antiques Store Closing; Listed at $3.9 Million with Adjacent Home”
- by Sierra FreemanStep inside the the soon-to-close Petaluma Antiques Store, which has been listed at $3.9 million along with its adjacent home
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“A San Francisco penthouse atop 1927 Art Deco building lists for under $4M. See the views”
- by Sierra FreemanStep inside the $3.75 million San Francisco penthouse in a 1927 apartment building with the most incredible views.
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“Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins lists his San Francisco home for $3.6M”
- by Sierra FreemanStep inside the charming San Francisco Victorian owned by Third Eye Blind singer Stephan Jenkins.
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What colors go best in kitchens with black appliances?
- by Sierra FreemanBetter Homes and Gardens has highlighted one of the homes we shot for its kitchen with sleek black appliances.
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“Nicolas Cage’s former S.F. mansion for sale after 2020 fire: ‘It’s a great deal’”
- by Sierra FreemanSF Chronicle has highlighted Nicolas Cage’s former Pacific Heights mansion, which was damaged by a fire in 2020.
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Floor Plan Drafting by the Numbers
- by Jeff KleinLearn how Open Homes Photography measures floor plans and calculates total square footage of homes to create the best marketing materials.
Jeff Klein

Architectural Photography: Magazine Quality at Real Estate Photo Prices
- by Braxton WilhelmsenIn this article, we’ll help you understand the difference between real estate photography and architectural photography, and why Open Homes is the clear choice for your next listing.
Braxton Wilhelmsen

We shot 2 of Marin’s most expensive homes in 2023!
- by Sierra FreemanMarin Independent Journal has highlighted Marin’s most expensive homes in 2023!
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“This ‘magical’ and historic Berkeley home with a hidden library is for sale”
- by Sierra FreemanSF Gate has highlighted the intriguing and magical 54 Tamalpais Road in Berkeley – and its hidden library.
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“6 breathtaking homes in Northern California”
- by Sierra FreemanThe Week has highlighted six beautiful homes in Northern California, including one we recently shot in San Anselmo.
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Screen Appeal: The New Frontier
- by Sierra FreemanCurb appeal used to grab a potential buyer’s attention, but screen appeal (and an online home search) is the new frontier!
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Post Production: What Happens After the Shoot
- by Braxton WilhelmsenFor every hour we spend onsite, our editors spend about four hours in post-production making sure your photos look spectacular.
Braxton Wilhelmsen

“Santa Cruz County’s priciest sale of the year fetches nearly $10M”
- by Sierra FreemanThe Real Deal has highlighted 531 Beach Drive, Aptos, which struck the biggest deal in Santa Cruz County this year.
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