How do you take the best real estate pictures? More to the point, why do you need to put so much effort into real estate photography? Both questions are extremely valid, and you’ll find the answers in this blog post. There’s a certain knack to taking great property photos – and you will see a remarkable range of benefits when getting things right.
Expert Tips For Taking The Best Real Estate Photos
Top-quality real estate pictures don’t happen by chance; they’re the product of patience and skill. There’s an art to taking great images of real estate, and you can break it all down into three core elements:
- Having the right photography equipment
- Learning how to frame the best shots
- Editing your photos to bring them to life
We’ve already written a blog on the essential real estate photography equipment you need for stunning photos, so give that a read to learn what you should gather.
When it comes to framing your shots, you need to organize each room and space to look as appealing as possible. Hire someone to set the scene if you don’t know what to do – and then find the right angles so small rooms seem bigger and you highlight the key features of bigger rooms.
Most importantly, make sure you edit your photos to take them to the next level. We actually have a real estate photo editing service here at Phixer where you can upload raw footage, and our editors will touch up your images to make them look even more professional.
As a result of these three steps, you will have images that look crystal clear, are framed correctly, and showcase a property’s best features. One more tip: you can never have too many photos. Avoid duplicates, but include as many images and videos as you can muster – it’ll work wonders for your listing.
How Real Estate Pictures Enhance Listings
Why go to all this effort? Based on a range of statistics, listings benefit from having high-quality, professional photography. Research demonstrates that properties with professional photography:
- Sell 50% faster
- See a 118% increase in online views
- Sell for a 47% higher asking price
It’s all thanks to the photos and how they draw people in. Buyers or renters are more eager to inquire about properties when they see them in all their glory. The best real estate pictures show everything, so a buyer/renter feels like they’re in the property and can imagine living there. It drives up interest in your listing, which ramps up the competition – and that leads to a quicker sales process with higher sale prices.
You absolutely cannot afford to list a property without photos; it’s non-negotiable. More importantly, you need to go to every effort to create the best real estate photos possible. Start by getting the right gear so you can take high-quality photos. Follow this up with excellent staging and photo framing to show the property in a positive light. Conclude with expert photo editing to refine each image.