Professional listing photos are the most crucial way to make a great first impression on potential homebuyers. Finding the right real estate photographer who can properly capture the beauty of your listing can help get your listing off the ground and running.
In today’s housing market, competition is at an all-time high. The online housing market is the primary source for potential buyers to find their new homes. The majority of prospective buyers do extensive online research before even contacting a real estate agent. It is important to focus on high-quality photos for your online listings.
A lot of work goes into selling a home. Professional photos may seem like one of the things that takes the least amount of work and effort, it’s actually quite the contrary. Before we talk about the reasons it is so important to have quality listing photos, here are some crucial tips to consider when strategizing your listing photos.
Crucial tips for listing photos
Less is more
When listing your home, it’s important to know the limit of photos you can post. It does vary on location for MLS websites, but sites like Zillow can allow up to 100 photos. Make sure you’re not adding too many images, duplicate photos, or too many images of the same room. Virtuance’s marketing suite makes it easy for you to choose your favorite images from your shoot. Additionally, virtual tours are automatically uploaded to your listing site when you work with Virtuance for your professional photography needs.
Don’t forget to show the whole room
Ceilings and flooring can be just as important as the rest of the room to a potential buyer. It could end up being a deciding factor in buying a home for someone. Make sure your real estate photographer is getting a full-room view. When you purchase a photo package from Virtuance, you can rest assured that your photographer has gone through real estate-specific training to ensure your listing photos attract leads.
Proper lighting is essential in your listing photos
Utilizing the surrounding light to get the best outcome for an image is an essential part of making the image “pop”. Natural light and proper use of shadows can make a great impression on potential buyers. It is ideal if outdoor photos are scheduled when there is enough light to show off the property’s architecture.
Now that you have these tips, let’s get into why it’s so important to have great listing photos!
Earn more with professional real estate listing photos
Taking professional-grade listing photos can take up a lot of time and resources when you’re trying to sell a home. Outsourcing your listing photography to a real estate photographer could save you time, and earn you more money! An Inman study has shown that real estate agents who outsource photos to a professional real estate photographer earn almost twice as much as those who don’t! Don’t miss out on more earnings by taking shortcuts! Hire the right professional photographer for your listing.

Professional listing photos can attract buyers
We’ve already established that quality over quantity is important when considering your listing image, but why? When a potential homebuyer is searching for their next home online, professional real estate images will stand out much more than others. It will entice a buyer to visit the home even more because they already have a good sense of what they’re getting.
Listing agents who use professional photography services like Virtuance tend to sell homes faster and for more money. These images create a more complete and beautiful image that can sell a home before the buyer even steps foot in the door.
Sell homes faster with Virtuance!
Because professional listing photos have become so crucial to the home selling and buying process, Virtuance has committed to providing quality images for all listings. Amateur listing images can’t capture homes in the same way that a professional photographer can. Utilizing lighting, shadows, and the whole room or house the right way can sell homes much quicker and result in more sales for more money.
Don’t settle for less when Virtuance can handle all of your professional real estate photography to help sell your listings and maximize your commissions! Schedule now!
FAQ
Look for a photographer with experience in real estate photography, a strong portfolio, and positive reviews. Ensure they understand lighting, angles, and staging to showcase properties effectively.
The time varies depending on the property’s size, but most sessions take between 1-3 hours. Larger homes or those requiring virtual tours may take longer. With Virtuance you will receive your images and upgrades the next day!
Yes, in a slower market, high-quality photos can help a listing stand out and attract more potential buyers, increasing the chances of a quicker sale.
Yes, drone photography can provide stunning aerial views, highlight property features, and give buyers a better sense of the home’s surroundings.