A listing looks like its first photo
A real-estate photographer shoots the property with the light, angles and order that show it properly, so buyers stop on your listing.
- A quote before you decide
- We get back to you within a business day
- No obligation
Natural light
- What the photographer does
- Choosing the shoot time by window orientation, and balancing outside light with interior lighting.
- Why it matters
- A bright room looks bigger and more inviting, and a dark room in a photo looks smaller than it really is.
Where professional photography fits into the sale
The right time is once the home is ready and before the listing goes live. The first photos are the ones most buyers will see.
- 1
Preparing the home
Tidy up, declutter and fix small details that show in photos.
- 2
Photos
The photographer shoots in the right light and at angles that show the property as it is.
- 3
Listing goes live
The listing goes live with a strong cover photo and an organized photo series.
- 4
Visits
Buyers arrive having already understood the property from the photos.
- 5
Offers
They come from buyers the property really suits.
Same home, two listings
| Finding | Impact | Planned shoot | Last-minute phone photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4The listing's first photo | Impact: | Planned shoot:Chosen in advance as the strongest. | Last-minute phone photos:Whatever photo came out first, even if it's weak. |
| 1Rooms in daylight | Impact: | Planned shoot:Shot at the time they're bright. | Last-minute phone photos:Look dark and smaller than they are. |
| 3Clutter and personal items | Impact: | Planned shoot:Cleared using a prep list. | Last-minute phone photos:Distract the buyer from the property itself. |
| 2Understanding the space | Impact: | Planned shoot:An angle that shows the whole room. | Last-minute phone photos:The buyer only discovers the space at the visit. |
What your shoot should include
Three questions about the property, and the shot plan updates. It will be attached to the request.
Your shot plan
4 items
- Cover photo for the listings
- Every room in daylight
- Living room and kitchen in wide angle
- Prep list before the shoot
What happens after you leave your details
Send a request
Two minutes: property details, when you'd like the shoot and how to reach you.
A Hoomy representative calls you back
Within a business day, to understand the property and the timeline.
Arrange a real-estate photographer
The shoot takes place at the property, then you receive the edited photos.
Questions about Professional photography
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