I would say it's certainly the best way to get the most people in the door by having great quality photographs.  I am not a fan of some professionals who tend to over edit and leave buyers disappointed with the real thing.

yes, "the eye buys" and those eyes will linger on a quality photo as you've displayed!!

Yes Justin. I guess that many agents haven't figured that out. Just this week I was looking at some interior shots of new listings that came up & most of the pics looked like an explosion! Agent didn't tell owner that someone was coming?

Oh, while I'm here, I'll just take some photos? not.

Absolutely!  As Barb (Barbara Todaro) says, the eye buys and many of us have proven that over and over again when taking on listings that belonged to other agents who used their phones for their photography!

As my friend, Barbara Todaro says, "the eye buys." And as Raymond E. Camp has said so well, when the photos are bad, it's a bye, bye and not a buy.

As Barbara Todaro always says.."the eye buys" and in order to do that they need to see good photos!! Actually great photos work even better!

I just walked away from a potential listing this afternoon; the Seller refused to allow a professional photographer.  A first time for everything!

Absolutely. Agents should choose carefully!

Absolutely!  And you have a fabulous real estate photo there.

Justin,

Yes they can

I'd say price can make or break it first. Wrong price will not be overcome by great photos. That top notch photos are essential.

In my opinion less driveway and more home could up the ante here.

It can have a great effect.  When I list, I take photo's and then retake on another day to upgrade those that need it

Yes, photography can make a huge impact on ease of sale (both positive and negative impact).

That is a great photo and i so agree. I see so many agents post teh front picture as a door, a kitchen or yard. They are scaring away buyers before they can even get to love the home

Yes, if done right, photography gets the buyers in the door!

BTW - that's a beautiful photo you shared!!!  :)

Good pictures will get people interested in the home, and bad pictures will do the opposite. However, good pictures can be misleading. I drove by a home we were looking at in Tennessee, and while we liked the house, the surrounding homes were in terrible shape, and you couldn't see that in any of the outside pictures.

Excellent photos are extremely important.  That said, though, I've seen some homes so well presented that the potential buyers were disappointed when they saw the real thing.  

Yes, photos are a critical component of marketing.  

I agree.

It is one way to help market or not market it.

Agreed, beautiful home and picture.

Impressive photo!

Outstanding photographs do make a difference.

Barbara Todaro knows her stuff - I wholeheartedly agree ...

The problem with a heavily photoshopped picture is that it does not reveal the true nature of the home. This does not look real to me.

I agree that it makes a big difference.

Good afternoon Justin,

Just like an email if you do not catch their eye quickly they are bye bye!

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Some Realtors and photographers are in love with ultra wide angle lenses. Yes, they make quite interesting shots, but they distort and often misrepresent the home. A good photographer will know when to use a wide angle lens, and more importantly, when not to use it.

It definitely will sell a home, and this photographer is very good! 

Agreed, but the photos should represent the house and not be too editied/filtered etc.

Photos can make a difference. They can attract or deter showings.

It sure doesn't hurt but it's not the end all be all - at least not in my area

Absolutely. That is a first point of contact with potential buyers, especially online.

Professional photography is key.  Aerial photography even better!

best to hire a professional

You are the one as a real estate professional who starts with a blank white computer screen to set up the shots. To snap, edit, decide which 36 or whatever limit which means some don't make it. The lead one is everything to breadcrumb to others and the engagement. Wide, interesting, clear, helpful images without cartoon distortion rooms or filtered to the point with unrealistic colors that look fake, gaudy. A full motion video is even better because they can open house on demand right now and come in from the curb Mr Buyer even if it is 10:30 at night and pouring rain. No delay. We can help you right now! Order up three houses to go, sure thing. Two senses, using the ears too with audio details about property and area is what buyers want, that get results.

Yes, the eye buys! Recently, saw listing photos of a short sale with all the beds unmade, toys all over the place & dirty dishes in the sink. Geez..what a turnoff.

It certainly peaks the interests.... 

Agree.

Justin Arlequin - if this is the REAL picture, lovely!

If not, this will not be a good idea..….......

Totally agree.

Bad photography definitely hurts and slows down the sale. Good photography helps speed it up.

That is a great picture of that house. 

Absolutely! This is a very well-done example!

Justin do help the property market better

I agree.. I see so many really bad photos on MLS listings.  Since consumers look to the internet more and more these days when looking to buy a home, have great photos that show the home in its best possible light is imperative.

Justin Arlequin This looks like HDR photography. I agree, photography can make or break a listing.

Absolutely !