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Home of the Week: 212 Mountain Avenue, Piedmont
- by Sierra Freeman“Magnificent legacy property sited on over 1/3 of an acre in the heart of Piedmont. 212 Mountain Avenue features an elegant foyer with a grand staircase, light filled living room with paneled walls and oversized fireplace.”
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Home of the Week: 21 Crest Road, Piedmont
- by Sierra Freeman“Beautiful English Country style home in a coveted Piedmont location. Wonderful blend of 1920’s traditional elegance, impeccably updated for today’s lifestyle. Classic architectural features include hardwood floors throughout, a graceful staircase, beautiful mouldings, oversized fireplace, built-in bookcases, and French doors.”
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Home of the Week: 1361 Regent Street, Alameda
- by Sierra FreemanNestled beneath two century-old heritage oaks in Alameda’s East End – just moments from Park Street – 1361 Regent is a splendid 3BD/2.5BA, 2384 sq ft Craftsman with bonus basement space including a full bath and private entrance.
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A Realtor’s Guide to Social Media
- by Sierra FreemanSuccess on Instagram (and other social media platforms) is actually NOT about posting content. While posting is an important part of attracting and keeping followers, the real trick to social media success is tagging relevant accounts and engaging through likes, saves, and comments.
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San Francisco’s Feusier Octagon House House Has Hit The Market at $8.5 Million
- by Sierra FreemanCheck out this article featured on House Beautiful featuring San Francisco’s Feusier Octagon House that Open Homes Photography recently shot.
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Home of the Week: 2637 Carmelita Way, Pinole
- by Sierra Freeman2637 Carmelita Way, Pinole is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home centrally located in Pinole with a gardener’s dream backyard.
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What is a Virtual Twilight?
- by Sierra FreemanVirtual Twilights are the most convenient way to capture golden hour lighting without having to return for an evening shoot.
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“Wave of 10 Eichler homes for sale makes a splash in Bay Area” (and we shot 3 of them!)
- by Sierra Freeman1154 Clayton, a Cole Valley Craftsman, seems to be luring buyers who left San Francisco during the pandemic back to the city.
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Down the street from the Painted Ladies, Queen Anne hits the market for $7.3 million
- by Sierra FreemanCheck out our blog post on this Queen Anne– just down the street from the Painted Ladies– offered for $7.3 million.
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Corona Heights Castle asking $1.85 million
- by Sierra FreemanThis house is a block southwest of Corona Heights Park and four blocks from Castro Street. Click to read the article and view the real estate video tour!
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$2.5M Cole Valley Craftsman renovation includes steampunk bathroom you have to see
- by Sierra Freeman1154 Clayton, a Cole Valley Craftsman, seems to be luring buyers who left San Francisco during the pandemic back to the city.
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Floor Plan Drafting by the Numbers (2021)
- by Sierra FreemanLearn how Open Homes Photography measures floor plans and calculates total square footage of homes to create the best marketing materials.
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Don’t let rainy days (or fees) get you down.
- by Sierra FreemanAs we approach the rainy season here in the bay area, the quality of your marketing assets is probably on the forefront of your mind. It’s always a good idea to check the weather around your listing when scheduling your appointment.
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Home of the Week: 566 Aguajito Road, Carmel
- by Sierra Freeman566 Aguajito Road, Carmel sits atop Gentry Hill amidst 5 acres and has views of the entire Monterey Bay down to Santa Cruz.
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The Ghirardelli Mansion is Back on the Market
- by Sierra FreemanThe famous Ghirardelli Mansion is up for sale once again! Check out this in-depth look at a historic home built for one of San Francisco’s most famous families.
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Social Media, Managed: How To Market Your Photos and Video
- by Sierra FreemanCheck out our quick guide for how to post your marketing materials (including photos and videos) to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
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Get the Most Out of Your Matterport
- by Sierra FreemanMore agents are ordering 3D Matterport Tours than ever before, and for good reason!
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Why Your Property Website Needs to be on the MLS
- by Sierra FreemanProperty websites are a powerful marketing tool, but some agents aren’t sure how to use them to their full potential. Check out these common mistakes and how to avoid them:
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