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Seasonal Photography Tips: Capturing Properties in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter for Maximum Marketing Appeal

Real Estate Photography

Sep 25, 2025

6 minutes of reading

Seasonal Photography Tips: Capturing Properties in Spr... Never underestimate the importance of photography when it comes to capturing property. While it’s important to find the right photographer, you also want someone who can capture the essence of a property in every season. Seasons can influence buyer perception and property appeal, which is why tail...Read more
How to Photograph Real Estate for MLS Listings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Real Estate Photography

Aug 7, 2025

7 minutes of reading

How to Photograph Real Estate for MLS Listings: A Step... Today’s real estate market is more competitive than ever and because of this, photos matter. Prospective buyers with positive first impressions are more likely to enquire further.  Visuals matter even more if you want to publish photos on MLS listings. As the backbone of the U.S. property market, ...Read more
Drone vs DSLR: Which Is Better for Real Estate Photography in 2025?

Real Estate Photography

Jul 24, 2025

7 minutes of reading

Drone vs DSLR: Which Is Better for Real Estate Photogr... Choosing the right gear matters when taking real estate photographs because buyers depend on them for high-quality insights into your properties. Think about it, the images you present online or through physical listings are the first impressions buyers have of a particular property. As a conseque...Read more
Top 7 Real Estate Photography Mistakes That Make Listings Look Unprofessional

Real Estate Photography

Jul 8, 2025

5 minutes of reading

Top 7 Real Estate Photography Mistakes That Make Listi... A study by Redfin found that professionally photographed homes sell an average of 3 weeks faster and for over $10,000 more than similarly valued homes with amateur photos. This shows the sheer importance of taking great pictures – but what are some of the biggest real estate photography mistakes y...Read more
How to Effectively Stage an Entertainment Room

Real Estate Photography

Apr 17, 2025

5 minutes of reading

How to Effectively Stage an Entertainment Room If there’s one tool in every real estate agent and home seller’s arsenal that’s proven most effective in this competitive market, it’s staging.  Described as the art of preparing a home to look more visually appealing, staging can be drastically beneficial in terms of speed of sale and selling pri...Read more
Utilizing Smartphone Technology for Real Estate Photography

Real Estate Photography

Apr 7, 2025

9 minutes of reading

Utilizing Smartphone Technology for Real Estate Photog... The Rise of Smartphone Photography in Real Estate In recent years, the real estate industry has witnessed a significant transformation in the way properties are marketed. One of the pivotal changes has been the rise of smartphone photography. With advancements in smartphone technology, agents and ...Read more