Interesting Real Estate Photography Articles

The following are some of the most significant articles on the subject of Real Estate photography. These articles show an increasing awareness of the importance of real estate photography in marketing homes. Note that the blue titles are links to the articles.

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Why our clients deserve better than DIY photos

  • I would never consider using my phone for photographs used to market a client’s home.
  • Anyone who believes that just anybody can take pictures needs to look at some MLS listings.
  • We owe it to our clients to do everything we can to make their property look amazing. Click for more...
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Hiring a Professional Photographer Versus Shooting Photos Yourself: Most people are finding their new home via the internet. The online presence is probably the most important aspect of realty in the 21st century. The biggest difference between hiring a professional photographer and taking the pictures yourself is the fact that the professional knows how to make something ordinary look spectacular Click for more...

Quality photos make all the difference in marketing your home: if you didn't get them with that first impression, you may never get that buyer back. Technology is making it easier to shoot bad photos — camera phones don't have enough flash or depth of field (for rooms). Good, clear photography of a neat, clean home may be your one competitive advantageClick for more...

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Making Every Picture Count: According to a New Your article,  IN real estate, a picture can be worth more than a thousand words. Much, much more. When selling properties online, agents and Web designers say that the pictures buyers see of houses and apartments for sale are often the first — and sometimes the only — chance for a seller to make a good impression. Less-than-flattering pictures can turn buyers off and lead to lonely open houses. Click for more...

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Real Estate Photography Tips For Realtors - Don't Do it Yourself, You will lose Your Commission Check: I've done it myself; taken what I thought were great listing pictures and used them for my online MLS listing. My clients thought they were fine and I thought they were just fine, until I started working as a buyer's agent in Seattle a few years back. Real Estate Broker and the Founder of Shiloh Street University in Seattle, WA Click for more...

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The Successful Combination of Photography and Real Estate: Picture that are poor or less than flattering can turn buyers off, leading to fewer leads and offers. In real estate, good picture - the right picture - are worth more than a thousand words - they can be worth thousands of dollars. "Location, location, location" is the common catch phrase when buying a house. "Photography, photography, photography" will soon be the new advise when selling. And paying to have professional real estate photographs, in comparison, is not really expensive when you consider the benefits. Click for more...

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Photos Of Your Home Matter In Real Estate: The first impression buyers most often get of a home is from the photos in the MLS listing, which they automatically receive in an email from their agent, or the pictures that accompany an online listing. With limited time and countless listings to review, buyers will quickly move on if photos don’t reflect well on a property. Click for more...

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Get a Picture-Perfect Home Sale: When people are searching for homes, they search by price range, location [and the numbers of bedrooms and bathrooms]. But then once they have the list, the visual piece becomes a larger and more important part of the decision; photos are the first impression, and can generate interest and excitement, which leads to good offers. Click for more...