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Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Professionaly photos ONLY for ALL properties REGARDLESS of price.

Apr 27, 2017 03:41 AM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

My staff and I are the professional photographers.

Nothing fancy, just basic $150 cameras or phone cameras.  Take lots of shots and pick the best out of the batch.

Apr 27, 2017 02:08 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,289
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Professional photography.  

Apr 27, 2017 02:04 AM
Ambassador
4,693,566
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I always hire a professional photographer, as I believe it is a huge disservice to Sellers if the home is not marketed in the best light possible!

Apr 27, 2017 09:48 AM
Ambassador
5,049,466
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Never use my phone, almost always a professional but in a few case due to timing used my Canon

Apr 27, 2017 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I do not use my cell phone, I have a camera - I hire a photog for higher end listings

Apr 27, 2017 05:50 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Use a professional most of the time, good camera the rest of the time!

Apr 27, 2017 05:45 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

always a professional photographer and with that is a floor plan for conceptual purposes.... and often aerial views....

Apr 27, 2017 05:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Never the phone no matter what anyone says. I have a good camera & I do them myself. Some people should hire out as they just can't take pictures.

Apr 27, 2017 04:59 AM
Rainmaker
2,241,554
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Invest in the shooting irons for still and video, drones and produce your own. You are at the property, sat down with the seller around the kitchen table and are the one uploading to the MLS, all the other portals. Who best knows the property than the listing agent. Video trumps the pictures when you get serious about marketing connection and engagement. 60 "photos" per second with sound delivers your buyer to the property any time of day or night, no matter how far away they are or what the weather.

Apr 27, 2017 03:24 AM
Ambassador
2,436,099
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I have been taking my own photos so far (with a decent camera not a phone) but would consider using professional photos.

Apr 27, 2017 03:11 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor - it is the professional photographer for sure - always.

Apr 27, 2017 10:52 PM
Ambassador
3,587,960
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

We have a professional take photos and have for many years.

Apr 27, 2017 05:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Cell phone marketing is only for social medias and it works great. For MLS and all marketing you have to make sure you have the best pictures shot and printed preferably by a pro. 

Apr 27, 2017 10:48 AM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Professional photography is a must with so much of our marketing done online. If your property doesn't show well, buyers will not be interested.

Apr 27, 2017 09:32 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I never use my phone for marketing photos.  I take my own photos with a camera or I hire a professional.

Apr 27, 2017 09:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

use a great camera

Apr 27, 2017 07:59 AM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

I hire a professional.  I tis the best money i spend on listings. They do a great job and i just can't get the lighting right. 

Apr 27, 2017 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
142,796
Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

I prefer to hire a professional photographer, and I have used an excellent camera also. 

Apr 27, 2017 07:23 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

We hire it out. -Kasey

Apr 27, 2017 07:03 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Cell phone to get it done.... pro if a unique or high-end product

Apr 27, 2017 06:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

My belief is that a gap remains between the professional photographer and the real estate photographer. One has an artistic view while the other a realistic one. I will take my own with a camera and have a professional bridge the gap.

Apr 27, 2017 06:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I use the necessary tools and professionals.

Apr 27, 2017 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

We are professional minded.  Every home, small, medium vacant deserves to be well photographed.  A

Apr 27, 2017 06:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor I have to justify my Nikon DSLR.

Apr 27, 2017 06:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Yes. LOL
All 3.

Apr 27, 2017 06:15 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I use a good camera.

Apr 27, 2017 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I am not a photographer, so I always hire a professional. 

Apr 27, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
851,242
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Hire a pro or use my good camera.

Apr 27, 2017 05:56 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Hire someone with the right tools !

Apr 27, 2017 05:55 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

On an initial appointment i may use my phone and then come back with my professional camera to shoot the home. I am a professional so i dont hire anyone else.

Apr 27, 2017 05:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Professional.

Apr 27, 2017 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It depends on you ability as a photographer. Actually a cell phone camera is better than most point and shoots, but either a pro camera or a pro photographer is best.

Apr 27, 2017 04:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We hire a professional.

Apr 27, 2017 03:45 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Door #B

Apr 27, 2017 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
2,194,668
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Although I am a photographer, I am not as good as a professional who specializes in real estate high definition and owns expensive equipment, with extensive formal training. So yes, I hire a photographer for every listing because my sellers deserve the best.

May 26, 2017 04:58 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Better to have a pro do the picture, but in some hot markets, homes are selling without pictures.

 

May 01, 2017 06:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Camera

Apr 29, 2017 07:37 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Unless it is a very small condo, I ALWAYS hire a professional.  The photos are eye candy! 

Apr 29, 2017 07:22 AM
Rainmaker
677,422
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

We have two Nikons, and take hundreds of photos and do much editing.  Occassionaly Kat's big iPhone comes in with a back-up photo when needed in a pinch.  We'll use a pro for the bigger properties, however.

Apr 28, 2017 06:32 PM
Rainmaker
146,555
Damon Botticelli
Silver State Realty & Investments - Las Vegas, NV
Realtor - Las Vegas Real Estate

Hire a professional! But first, take a little time to find the right one. Look at the sample images on their website. Look for natural balanced lighting and clean straight lines. Avoid over saturated or heavy contrast looks and ask if the your photos will be shot and processed in the same style as the samples found on the photographer's website.

Apr 28, 2017 06:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

My camera takes amazing photos... and it's built into my phone.  I use my phone and people come to see the house because they can't believe how good my photos looked.

Apr 28, 2017 06:16 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,419
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Hiring a professional is a smart business practice.

Apr 28, 2017 04:35 AM
Ambassador
3,854,909
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Professional 99.9% of the time.

Meeting my photographer at a vacant house tomorrow and will have it on the MLS within 24 hours.

Apr 27, 2017 08:44 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I have always hired a professional.

Apr 27, 2017 08:41 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have a great camera and me and my assistant take our photos. I know exactly how I want them to look.

Apr 27, 2017 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have $3000 in camera stuff and know very well how to use it.

Apr 27, 2017 07:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Professional Photographer for every listing.

Apr 27, 2017 05:43 PM
Rainmaker
177,849
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

Annette, I love that idea..Do you have a person or company that does it for you?  

Apr 27, 2017 05:40 PM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I was a professional photographer before being a Realtor so I am comfortable taking photos on my own.

Apr 27, 2017 05:39 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Unless you own a DSLR camera and know how to use it, hire a professional.  

Apr 27, 2017 05:36 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Hmm, 'Why not hire a caricature artist to make a line drawings that depict the assets of the house?"

That's actually a good idea. Buyer gets originals as closing gift.

Apr 27, 2017 05:37 AM