Yesterday, an extremely wet, spring snow hit our area. This is a very common treat for us in March and April.  The spring snows are wet, heavy and we usually get a lot of moisture.  With this storm there was anywhere from 8 to 10 inches.  The grass, trees, flowers and plants all love it! 

It helps them get through the hot summer days when rain is scarce in these parts.  We live in the very arid state of Colorado.  Most people do not realize Colorado is an arid state.  The nightly news reports the snow storms we get in the mountains.  But for people born and raised in the Denver Metro area, we are used to little or no precipitation in the summer and winter.  And we wait patiently for the spring snows to come so our lives can again bloom. As I have been working on learning a new art, HDR (high dynamic range imagery) photography, I am struck by the number of home photographs taken in the winter months.  Yes, people need to move in winter as well as other times of the year.  But as a real estate agent, you need to determine when is the best time to take photographs of your listings.

It’s fine to take photographs with snow on the ground, just try to take these photographs when the sun is shining.  There is nothing more chilling than to see a home covered in snow on a cold, grey day.  It is chilling to the buyer.  The home looks cold and uninviting.  No matter what time of year, when the sun is shining brightly, photographs of the home with bright light streaming through the windows gives a buyers a sense of welcome.  I am warm, says the house, and will keep you safe and comfortable.

Here’s another feather in your hat!