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| Carolyn Abell Hodges | ||
| Real Estate Photographer | ||
| location_on Portsmouth, NH — Coastal Light Photography | ||
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| web Carolyn Abell Hodges's (cahodges) Blog | ||
With a real estate sales and marketing background, it only makes sense that I would love photographing properties! I'm right at home in the real estate community, meeting home sellers, and taking professional images of properties.
When I pursued a photography career in 2008, and after a few inquiries from my former colleagues, I added real estate photography to my services. After all, I've been in the real estate industry for the better part of 20 years, who better to know how to capture a property than a former agent and marketing professional? Add on my degree in photography and you have a well qualified professional to help you market your properties.
Providing a service that allows Realtors to display better photos of their listings and promotes a quicker sale are my primary goals. It goes hand in hand with knowing where the agents are coming from and having an easy going personality that allows everyone to feel comfortable with the process.
When you need a professional, I’m your gal! Contact me for prices and session availability.
Credentials in the Real Estate Industry
Graduate, Ohio Wesleyan University, BFA with focus on Photography & Design
Licensed real estate agent in New Hampshire since 2004
Licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts since 1993
Designations Earned as a Realtor®
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Certified Buyer Representative (CBR)
Graduate, Real Estate Institute (GRI)
Photography Affiliations: PPA, NAPP
Experience
5+ years as a professional photographer. Considerable experience in the real estate industry both as a real estate agent and as a regional marketing specialist for 4 Coldwell Banker offices Multi-million dollar producer. Extensive marketing, computer and internet experience
Other Interests & Affiliations
Seacoast Board of REALTORS® Affiliate
Seacoast Women's Network
Seacoast Tri delta Alumnae Chapter
Dover Family School Alliance, Steering Committee Member
| Valerie Ellmer, Realtor |
| 01/17/2014 |
| A must for all of my Realtor friends and sellers. Have you looked at listings and completely disregarded because of photo's? I know I have. I have used Carolyn many times for Real Estate photography. Her work is fabulous. Since using Carolyn (I use for all of my listings, even the lower end), my listings get much more attention, sell quicker, saving time and money. Seller's really appreciate quality and her work has won me many listings when in competition. Carolyn is always part of my listing presentations. |
| Cathy Youngs |
| 01/17/2014 |
| I highly recommend Carolyn Hodges for her professional work during her resent two mid range homes I have just listed. The outcome was incredible and shows me that I do not know how to take pictures properly. What a difference a professional can make in marketing. You will not be disappointed. |
| Lou Pollock, Seller |
| 01/10/2014 |
| I want to express my sincere thanks to you for the professionalism you displayed while photographing our home in preparation for putting our home on the market...you made mutliple visits to capture the best natural lighting to accent the beauty of our home and property and the results are truly stunning. You were a pleasure to work with and I wish you continued success in the future......thanks again!!! |
| Pam Kirby |
| 01/10/2014 |
| I recently hired Carolyn Abell Hodges to take photos of a property I was about to list. As background, I have known Carolyn for several years as she was formerly my real estate assistant. When Carolyn worked for me, I admired her high standards, reliability and her willingness to take initiative. Quite frankly, she was the glue that held my team together. I also knew about her photography talent and her past experience as a Real Estate Broker. So when I needed someone to take professional photos of my listing, she came to mind immediately. She came to our appointment fully prepared and she helped me "stage" some of the rooms as we went through the house on the photo shoot. The results were impeccable. She promptly delivered the finished product to me, meeting my listing date deadline with plenty of time to spare. The sellers were also very pleased Carolyn's work. Carolyn understands what the buyer wants to see when searching for properties online. Her work product is outstanding and the quality is more than suitable for upscale advertising purposes. Carolyn knows real estate and she understands how agents work, their schedules and deadlines. Her fees are very reasonable. I highly recommend Carolyn to any Realtor who needs professional photography. |
| Pam Tiberia, Home Stager |
| 01/03/2014 |
| I have known Carolyn Abell Hodges for almost 5 years and am proud to be her colleague. She has photographed several properties that I have staged, and her work is impeccable. She exemplifies an attention to detail that is unparalleled, and her skills in marketing and PR are not to be overlooked either. I would highly recommend her to photograph any variety of things - from professional head shots (she's done mine and my husbands, as well as numerous mutual colleagues), to real estate listings. She is the consummate professional. |
| Kim Caddle, Realtor |
| 01/03/2014 |
| Carolyn did a wonderful job working with my clients who are selling their home. Since 90% of homebuyers today search for homes online, we wanted photos that made a strong impression to buyers and caught their attention. Within the first week the house was on the market, I had two showings, and I believe Carolyn’s photos contributed to that. Carolyn was very professional in communicating with my clients if changes needed to be made in a room in order to make for a better picture. She was knowledgeable about the best time of day to take photos of waterfront property. We ended up having a lot of great photos to choose from for advertising the property. She was very quick in getting the proofs back to us. I am definitely using her again for my future listings. |
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