Buckle up for a busy Spring! There’s been a significant increase of my real estate photography in the first 2 months of 2019. If you are a Realtor in the Central Virginia Area; Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Midlothian or Powhatan, let’s talk.

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83% of buyers cite professional photography as very important.

100% of sellers want top dollar.

Home photography for real estate agents

Does professional photography help sell homes? Yes. Yes it does.

  • Buyers spend 60% of their time looking at the photos.
  • Homes with professional photography receive 47% higher asking price per square foot.
  • Agents who outsource photography earn TWICE as much commission as agents who do not. Only 35% of agents use professional photographers. (not a typo)

All price points of homes should be professionally photographed. One of my top performing agents has me photograph even the sub 100k listings. And then other agents ask him how he closes so many sales? And he tells them, "Irving sells my homes with his pictures". And those same agents continue to shoot homes with their phone. It's mind boggling.

Professional photographers vary in skill and ability. What level of quality are you receiving?

 

83% of home buyers say photos are "very useful". What they are really saying is; clear, sharp, square (no leaning walls) photos that GIVE INFORMATION are very useful. And those yellow/orange interior photos?  Or, those over processed HDR smoke damaged gritty photos are exactly what's wrong with my industry.

Does Professional Photography help sell homes? You bet.

A light rain was falling as i rang the door bell for my last shoot of the day. I could see the homeowner through the storm door walking from the kitchen, drying her hands on a kitchen towel. As she approached the front door to greet me, the sky opened up. Her cheerful expression as she opened the door was welcome as I quickly entered and set my tripod down and two lightstands with attached strobes. I knew the storm would be rolling in quickly and I was prepared to start work immediately. I quickly explained the process to the homeowner as I have 100's of times. "I'll start upstairs and work my way down. Lights on, ceiling fans and TV's off please"

 It was at that moment the homeowner's cheerful smile appeared more like terror. And she asked me "who are you!?!". Yep......I was at the wrong house. Tell me your most awkward moment?


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AuthorIrving Harris

I've been working on a few projects for Charles Fobes with Keller Williams Realty. Charles brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in buying and selling real estate. And he knows the value of helping a buyer visualize their family living in a new home. This of course is key to getting a home sold.

 

You Can't Tell Them - You Have To Show Them.

If you've worked with me in the past you know that I'm always harping on the fact that people make purchases for emotional reasons. "You can't tell them - You have to show them." Are you using professional photography to help your clients close the sale? Are you using professional photography to secure new listings? 

2806 London Park Drive. Click the photo for a tour! Awesome family friendly neighborhood surrounds this open floor plan contemporary. Take a look inside. it's much bigger on the inside.

2806 London Park Drive. Click the photo for a tour! Awesome family friendly neighborhood surrounds this open floor plan contemporary. Take a look inside. it's much bigger on the inside.

Charles can help make your home attractive to the ideal audience-which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.


4196 Charles City Rd. Beautiful brick traditional with 15+ acres. Click the photo for a tour of this exquisite property.

4196 Charles City Rd. Beautiful brick traditional with 15+ acres. Click the photo for a tour of this exquisite property.

5952 Forest Hill Ave. All brick remodeled home in the perfect location for those who want to experience all that RVA has to offer! Click the photo for a tour of this remodeled rancher.

5952 Forest Hill Ave. All brick remodeled home in the perfect location for those who want to experience all that RVA has to offer! Click the photo for a tour of this remodeled rancher.


9518 Park Bluff Court. What can I say. This home has it all AND a pool! Click the photo for a tour. See if you can find the 4 legged "helper" I had at this photo shoot

9518 Park Bluff Court. What can I say. This home has it all AND a pool! Click the photo for a tour. See if you can find the 4 legged "helper" I had at this photo shoot

Well, that's all for now. As you can see Charles Fobes has been a busy real estate agent and he's a pleasure to work with. Check out www.homesbyfobes.kwrealty.com for current information. Or email Charles at homesbyfobes@kw.com Or give him a call at 804-245-4788

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AuthorIrving Harris