Author: Dakota

5 Techniques Professionals Use in Exterior Real Estate Photography

This year, 88% of home buyers worked with a real estate agent or broker to buy their dream home. When buyers are looking at real estate, the first impression is going to be from the home’s exterior appearance.  When it comes to exterior real estate photography, here are five techniques professionals use that elevate their […]

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What Are the 5 Don’ts When Staging Your Vacation Rental for Professional Photography?

If you’re a property owner, you want to make sure when you invest in professional photography, that you are properly staging your vacation rental. Here are five key pitfalls to avoid when preparing your vacation rental for its professional photo shoot. 1. Don’t Overcrowd the Space One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying […]

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Creating Consistent Photography Styles Across Multiple Real Estate Property Listings

In Missouri, home sales are up 5.6% from last year. This is a trend we like to hear about. If you’re a real estate agent with multiple properties, maintaining a consistent visual style can be challenging for your agency and your photographers. So how do you create consistency? The Power of Visual Consistency When potential […]

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Winter Social Media Strategies for Vacation Rentals: Maximizing in the Off-Season

With summer tourism in the rear-view mirror, vacation rental owners often face the challenge of maintaining visibility and bookings during the winter months. The good news is that this winter, 57% of American plan to travel and 96% of those intend to travel “as much or even more” than they did last year.  A solid […]

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6 Seasonal Considerations in Real Estate Photography

Photography definitely helps sell real estate. In fact, 66% of homebuyers believe that photos are “very useful” when selecting a property, according to the National Association of Realtors. Real estate photography requires adapting to various conditions, and one of the most significant factors is the changing seasons. Each season’s unique characteristics can elevate property images. […]

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5 Benefits of Drone Photography for Real Estate Businesses

With more than 400,000 certified drone pilots, commercial drones serve key roles in business, including real estate photography. Good aerial photography sells. For realtors, using drone photography on website listings is one of the best strategies out there. The Rise of Aerial Photography in Real Estate Drone photography offers a unique perspective that traditional ground-level […]

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The Benefits of Sunset Photography: Capturing Real Estate Properties at the Magic Hour

One powerful way to make a property shine is through sunset photography.  While only 17% of folks want to buy a home right now, there are still plenty of people interested in owning, according to Fannie Mae. A great selling strategy is getting the right pictures, and some of the best photography happens at sunset. […]

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Photograph These 8 Unique Airbnb Features for a Successful Listing

To reach “Superhost” status on Airbnb, you need a 4.8 rating or higher. This can be a challenge no matter how good your services are, according to The Wall Street Journal.  As a vacation rental host, you want to capitalize any chance you get to secure a 5.0 rating, and quality high-resolution photographs can help […]

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