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Why Hire Professional Listing Photographer?

Making a good first impression is quite important. Buyers of today have incredibly high standards for visual appeal and relatively limited attention spans. So how can you stand out online with your listing? How do you draw a customer’s interest and elevate their curiosity? Here are seven reasons why hiring a professional listing photographer is one of the best options.

 

1. Higher probability to sell

Yes, Redfin claims that homes with photos taken by a professional listing photographer sell more frequently than those with agent-made point-and-shoot pictures taken on the cell phone. The survey revealed an increase ranging from 5% to 17% across all price points.

 

2. Sell quicker

Additionally, Redfin’s study revealed that listings with high-quality DSLR photographs sell more quickly. Prices ranges of the listings, of course, affected the length of time; however, residences sold on average three weeks quicker in the $400,000 range. What a startling statistic!

 

3. First Impression

The front outside photo of your listing is what 95% of online shoppers see first. Furthermore, research indicates that before moving on to the other photographs or listing details, consumers will spend roughly twenty seconds examining at the front outside shot. Make the initial 20 seconds count!

 

4. More views on the web.

Redfin found that properties taken with professional DSLR cameras get over 60% more web views than listings taken by agents or homeowners. More exposure equals more potential buyers, more offers, and higher sale prices.

 

5. Increased sale price

A listing’s perceived worth is higher, and it sells for more money when it is promoted with quality DSLR photography. Yes, the Wall Street Journal reports that these listings can bring in anything from thousands to hundreds of thousands more. When you’re up against an agent who uses their own amateur photos taken on their cell phone, include these statistics in your listing presentation.

 

6. Higher probability to sell

Yes, Redfin claims that homes with photos taken by a professional listing photographer sell more frequently than those with agent-made point-and-shoot pictures taken on the cell phone. The survey revealed an increase ranging from 5% to 17% across all price points.

 

7. How about your own image?

Give your professional image some thought Yes, your property owners have employed a qualified real estate agent to promote their house. Don’t you think you should engage a professional listing photographer to take your photos? Not only will your photos look better, but you, as a professional, will also.