Here is an informative and fun look through the internet at why you should use a professional photographer when selling your home and how disasterous thing can look if you don't.
Unbelievably bad photos: Here is a fun look at just how bad internet real estate photography can be, put together by Norm Fisher, a real estate agent from Saskatoon Saskatchewan in Canada.
Photography, photography, photography : Here is an American article advising FSBO sellers about the importance of photos when selling a home. “Location, location, location” is the common catch phrase when buying a house. “Photography, photography, photography” will soon be the new advise when selling. When you look at the difference between photos taken by a professional and ones taken by brokers/agents with digital cameras, it’s not hard to see that you get what you pay for. Professional photographers use professional equipment, have the skills set to use it and they have a trained eye for making your home look its best. This is their job, they’re professionals. And paying to have professional real estate photographs, in comparison, is not really expensive when you consider the benefits.
Making every pixel count: This New York Times article by Vivian S Toy, stresses that “Good photos will grab people’s attention and help you sell a home,” ” In real estate, a picture can be worth more than a thousand words. Much, much more. When selling properties online, agents and Web designers say that the pictures buyers see of houses and apartments for sale are often the first — and sometimes the only — chance for a seller to make a good impression. Less-than-flattering pictures can turn buyers off and lead to lonely open houses”
Making every pixel count video: This New York Times article by Vivian S Toy, in video form stressing the advantages of professional photography.
For the real money shot, hire a pro :This article by Adriana Barton in the Globe and Mail based in Toronto Canada, talks about the advantages of using a professional photography. Professional shots make sense even for low-end properties, according to Richard Silver, a real-estate agent who sells homes at all price levels in the Toronto area. Since Mr. Silver began using professional photography two years ago, his sales have gone up by about 25 per cent, he says. "I don't even put out a listing without the professional photos."
Lack of photos: This article looks at getting a cheap house buy because there are no photos of a property and therefore Fewer photos= Fewer showings=Fewer buyers= LOWER PRICE!
Pet Peeve Number 1 When Selling Real Estate: This youtube video is by Jennifer Curbian, a real estate agent from Minnesota in America. She talkes about how sellers should be looking at the quality of photography offered by their real estate agent.
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