In the following article, we will discuss in detail why you need to invest in professional real estate photography when you’re ready to submit your listing.
BENEFITS OF REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY:
1. Sell lifestyle photos to the next buyer
Look at real estate photos for one reason, in particular. You want to find the home of your dreams that also fits realistically within your budget. All of this adds up to lifestyle images.
You are trying to imagine the life you will have in your home. But it’s hard to dream big when you look at a poor picture. Investing in real estate photography helps potential buyers not to flip through your listings.
It causes him to slow down, explore the rooms and the amenities and allows him to envision what lazy Fridays and Saturdays will be like around the house. Give him the best possible vision you can.
2. The turnaround time
Once you learn how to take real estate photos, you will start to notice the massive effect it has on the level of interest in your listings. Most homes with professional photography sell much faster than ones that don’t.
3. Get more money from the listing
Taking photos for real estate also helps you to get higher offers from people who are submitting. A high-quality picture conveys the sense of quality in how the house is built, its position in the surrounding area and whether the house will be assessed quickly.
WHAT MAKES A PHOTO PROFESSIONAL?
To put it simply, the person behind the camera. Here are some elements your real estate photographer should have in place.
1. Camera equipment
The top camera equipment picks vary each year. At a minimum, you will need a DSLR camera, with the minimum lens anywhere from 16-24 mm. Other useful devices include a balancing gimbal and different lenses for indoor and outdoor photography at different lengths without losing resolution.
2. Taking multiple photos
Snap from more than one angle and take multiple pics from each angle. This can help you extract a usable photo even if one element is off a time or two between frames.
3. Attention to background detail
You will want a photographer to pay close attention to the background image as if he is the main subject. Make sure there is nothing embarrassing or misplaced in the photo. Besides, the color and lighting areas of each room are as flattering as possible.
4. Literacy in the technical specifications
Amateur photographers believe they are good if they just take out their phone and take a few pictures, then upload. But great real estate images require more.
You will want a photographer to understand the image size and take pictures with both online listings and magazine ads in mind. That requires different resolutions, so ask someone who is competent enough to understand that. Or do it yourself with this handy guide.
