Special offer
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

Spam prevention
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sounds like a survey conducted by a photographer.

There is much more to renting homes than photographs.

Sep 06, 2017 02:27 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

You don't get a second chance at a first impression! Do it right the first time! 

Sep 06, 2017 12:55 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,129
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

High quality photography definitely has a positive influence on prospects.

Sep 06, 2017 12:48 PM
Ambassador
5,229,945
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

A picture is worth 1,000 words and having brilliant photos is the ONLY way I will market a property - ever and in ANY price range! The internet IS your first impression and you know what they say about first impressions...

I believe NAR did a study and homes with professional photos sold significantly faster but, I don't remember the number. When homes sell faster, they typically sell for top dollar as well.

Sep 06, 2017 08:31 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,634
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

First impressions are everything. YES!

 

Sep 06, 2017 07:39 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Top notch views.

Sep 06, 2017 02:27 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

quality, professionally taken photography is a key component of a succussful sale.... "the eye buys"....

Sep 06, 2017 01:54 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Totally! As I always tell my clients... today you need to first seduce them on the internet with kick-a$$ photos to get them to come and look at a home.

Sep 06, 2017 01:21 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

Consumers are impressed with better photography and it tends to make them take action quicker.

Sep 06, 2017 07:38 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes, expecially luxury

Sep 06, 2017 07:06 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,163
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Depends on the product. If something needs help to move quality help works

Sep 06, 2017 05:51 PM
Rainmaker
2,241,022
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Don't neglect video. From Cisco Visual "Globally, IP video traffic will be 82 percent of all consumer Internet traffic by 2021, up from 73 percent in 2016. Global IP video traffic will grow threefold from 2016 to 2021, a CAGR of 26 percent. Internet video traffic will grow fourfold from 2016 to 2021, a CAGR of 31 percent."

Sep 06, 2017 02:35 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Yes. Photos will get people to see the property. From there, the property needs to be able to sell itself more based upon location, cleanliness, rent, etc.

Sep 07, 2017 06:35 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Absolutely! HQ photography is responsible for raising "values" on many things. From real estate photos to the advertisements in magazines, even our little photos on our business cards. 

Sep 07, 2017 04:33 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Nothing but the best.

Sep 06, 2017 08:27 PM
Rainmaker
911,328
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Quality photos help, but i don't know how much. Many properties sell or rent with terrible photos.

Sep 06, 2017 06:35 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Priceless unless you can do it yourself

Sep 06, 2017 05:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 A good first impression will always bring them in to look.

Sep 06, 2017 02:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I think so absolutely.  If the photos peak a buyer's interest thta gets them in the door.

Sep 06, 2017 01:22 PM
Rainer
177,546
Cheryl Dukes . . . . . Intown Atlanta
Guaranteed Offer for your Home - eXp realty - Atlanta, GA

You've got to get them to the door, and the only way to do that is with enticing pictures.

Oct 06, 2017 05:12 PM
Rainmaker
312,495
Susan McCall - - Compass Realty Solutions
Compass Realty Solutions - Portland, OR
Listing and Buyer's Agent

I was reading through the anwers hoping to see what realtors were paying for top notch.  Hummnnn.  So I will jump right in.  I get amazing for $300. This one comes with a video of a racoon in the backyard.  I get good all around (still of rooms etc) for around $100.

Sep 12, 2017 12:25 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

If priced well. 

Sep 09, 2017 04:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

It depends on what you mean by "top notch" and "DIY".  I do DIY and my photos come out really well.  If I were to use a pro with the fancy pants equipment, it's true they might come out a little better.  I've never had a problem getting my places rented though.  At most 1 month of downtime.

 

With that all said, I think the content of the photos matters considerably!  The up close and personal shots of faucets or the potted plant on the table - wasted photo.  Making sure the room is well lit and clean, that's the key.  I think that's what many DIYers miss out on.

Sep 07, 2017 02:06 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,605
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

You get what you pay for someone once said.

 

Sep 07, 2017 01:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Most definitely and I believe agents attempting to double-end their listings use this to their advantage by posting crappy photos or a limited number or a combination of both. However, that is a completely different subject. Good photos equal higher priced and faster sales; no question!

Sep 07, 2017 12:07 PM
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

Great photography will have a positive effect on any property.

Sep 07, 2017 08:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Obviously your survey proved it. As they say here, the eye buys.

Sep 07, 2017 06:41 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Priceless

Sep 07, 2017 03:58 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

Debe Maxwell, CRS nailed this one!

 

Sep 07, 2017 03:48 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 - if the home sells, it is priceless!

Sep 06, 2017 10:31 PM