How To Choose A Real Estate Photographer

When it comes time to sell your home or other piece of real estate, nothing engages those that are on the hunt for their next piece of property more than the first images they see of what you’ve got up for sale. With hundreds of options to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd of listings that swarm the internet each and every day. If you’re in a hurry to sell, or are really looking for people who have the money to invest in your property, you want to make sure that you’ve got the photos that will land a phone call at your desk with a request to come view the property. Here are some tips on how to choose the best real estate photographer.

  

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Experience First, Price Second

The photographer with the most experience often has the higher price. If you’re selling a piece of real estate that’s easily worth six figures or more, you shouldn’t be worried about the expenses that will be incurred when you hire the best photographer possible. You don’t want to nickel and dime the main focus of any listing or advertisement on your real estate. Go with the best in the business. If you’re having trouble making money on the deal, try to factor the cost of the photographer into your selling price.

Avoid Landscape and Wedding Photographers

While landscape and wedding photographers take stunning photos, they don’t often make for ideal real estate photographers. The most important factor of any real estate photos you have taken is that they maximize the amount of space that’s shown in the photo. Even if the spatial view seems to be unnaturally larger in the photos, you’ll find that you’re going to get more calls to come see your real estate, which is the first step of closing any deal. Landscape and wedding photographers don’t often have the experience to know what angles work best for indoor photography and the optical illusions you can create, so try to avoid them whenever possible.

Look for a Photographer who Knows Their Lighting

Everyone knows that lighting can completely change the virtual size of a room. By lighting up dark corners and removing large lamps whenever possible, a photographer can actually make the room appear larger in a photo. When you’re out to find the best real estate photographer, make sure to question your potential vendors on their experience with indoor lighting, and how they use it to make their photography skills more effective. Don’t allow a photographer to just come in and shoot when you can do such a thing on your own. Utilize the costs involved in getting a photographer who’s going to put forth the time and effort that you have into the project. 

About the Author: James is a writer for Your Property Club, a property investment company based in the UK. For more information, visit their website.