We understand this, which is why we use the highest quality cameras, lighting, and retouching for every photograph — no matter what. Destin Shines Photography finds success by helping you sell or rent your listings more quickly, and for a higher price tag. That’s why we are trusted by the top salespeople in Destin, Florida.

Check out some of these stats:

• Homes with high quality photography sell 32 percent faster.
• Homes with more photos sell faster, too. A home with one photo spends an average 70 days on the market, but a home with 20 photos spends 32 days on the market.
• For homes in the $200,000 to $1 million range, those that include high-quality photography in their listings sell for $3,000-$11,000 more.

Using a Professional Real Estate Photographer Can Save You Time and Stress

It requires a large amount of time to take pictures of decent quality. As well as taking pictures, you do need to edit and process the images correctly, which can trigger frustration and take a lot of time, which is something you don’t need as a busy real estate agent. But if you hand over these jobs to a professional, you can spend more time with your customers and market your properties as well.

You Listings Will Sell Faster

One of the key advantages of using a professional real estate photographer is that it can lead to a faster home sale. According to a new survey from PR Newswire, listings that used professional photographs of real estate sold 32 percent faster than listings that didn’t use professional images. If you’re a realtor, faster transactions will mean your commission checks are issued much sooner. What’s more, the probability of a contract failing to sign is smaller.

Professional Real Estate Photographers Have Specialized Equipment and Training

Remember that professional real estate photographers have advanced software and equipment for their basic point-and-click cameras which most people don’t have. Dark spaces, such as basements that don’t have enough natural light, aren’t an problem for professional real estate photographers because they are equipped with adequate lighting, specialized lenses, photoshop skills and other tools.

Professional real estate photographers are qualified to be “visual stagers,” which means they are able to inspect every space in a home, even empty spaces, so they can take amazing images. Professional photographers, for example, know how to make the best use of light, and capture the right angles. In fact, they are trained and experienced in knowing what features to highlight. They are able to display a property using post-production software, so that it stands out for buyers.

How the Cost of Using a Professional Real Estate :Photographer Can Pay for Itself

If you’re hesitant to hire a pro because of the cost, keep in mind that listings that have higher quality photos can mean higher asking prices. In addition to raising the chances of selling your current listing, when you employ a skilled photographer, you have greater chances of getting new listings which can increase your sales.

You may become more attractive to clients by using professional images. It can give you reason for your fee, because it shows buyers that they can advertise their homes to look stunning, leading to sales.