These days, almost all house hunters start their search online, which makes high-quality photos an essential part of your marketing strategy. Faced with blurry, poorly lit, or uninspiring pictures, most buyers will simply scroll on by without reading the details or your description. Below are a few things every real estate agent should know about taking photos for their listings.

4 Photography Tips for Real Estate Agents

1. Use a Tripod

Capturing good photos in low-light environments can be tricky, especially if you’re not an experienced photographer. A tripod will keep the camera still, allowing you to use longer exposures that make each room seem bigger, brighter, and more inviting.

2. Bring Extra Light

While natural light is always best for photography, it may not be possible when shooting certain indoor spaces. A single light source can create strange, unnatural-looking shadows in large spaces, so bring along an extra flash or another light source.

3. Wait for Good Weather

Every real estate agent wants to get their properties listed as quickly as possible, but good photos are worth waiting for. Exterior shots are extremely important, so try to get a picture when the skies are clear and light is falling on the front of the house.

4. Invest in a Photo Editing Service

Photo editing is where pictures really come to life, but most real estate agents don’t have the time to learn the intricacies of complexities of Photoshop®. Fortunately, many companies offer specialized real estate photo editing services with reasonable rates and turnaround times of just one or two days.

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