As a listing agent, showcasing your sellers’ properties in the absolute best light possible is a vital component of the service you provide them. It translates to getting more buyers through the door, more offers and more money in the sellers’ (and your) pockets.
Studies have shown that listings with professional photos sell 32% faster than listings without. Why? Because professional real estate photographers are trained to take beautiful, enticing photos. And let’s face it – almost always better than we can do ourselves.
We’ll cover why to get a photographer, how and when to hire one, interview questions to ask, what to look for when choosing a real estate photographer plus how much a photographer will cost you.
Why hire a real estate photographer?
Besides great-looking listing photos, there are several other reasons to set the standard in your business of always hiring a professional property photographer. And although a professional will set you back some money, the return on investment is worth it for these reasons:
Sell your listings faster and for more money. Buyers are more inclined to stop by an open house or set up a private showing on listings that look great online. The more buyers through the door, the more offers you’ll receive quickly and the higher the sale price will be. This is assuming, of course, that the listing is priced appropriately. A few hundred dollars upfront makes a world of difference.