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[RickyRayPhotography]

I started up my REP business for the second time this month since there was a prominent photographer that left and I have been offering a 24 hour turn around time. I am breaking my back to make things work for my agents and in my first month back I made $7k. Can’t wait to watch it grow!

[Andredelapaz]

Where do you outsource your photo editing at?

[shawnhall]

what is a good company to out source for editing?

[StevenTamburello]

I have been selling real estate for 15 years and started shooting real estate photography about 5 years ago. I can say I had it easy as I built the business within my own real estate office, then grew it simply by word of mouth referrals to working with agents outside of my company. It's definitely not full time as my real estate business always comes first, however it does earn me an additional $20-30k/year which is nothing to complain about. I completely agree that flash is not necessary at all with quality editors. Hiring out my editing was the best decision ever!! I shoot, upload, download, then deliver. So easy.... I also learned early on to not go down the rabbit hole of wanting the best gear. I shoot on a 5 year old Canon 5DMKIV, 16-35mm, polarizer and tripod. Before that I used a Canon SL2 crop sensor. I honestly can not tell the difference in photo quality (when it comes to real estate photos).

One thing I will definitely say to those starting out.... EVERY real estate office has weekly sales meetings. Call around and get yourself into those meetings to pitch your services. Bring a resume of your best photos and agents will be blown away. Also... remember!!!! You are an extension of the Realtor you are shooting for. You are a part of their real estate business. When you enter a home with a realtor, be professional. Dress professional. Don't be annoying and don't be chatty. You are there to shoot as quick as possible, get out quick and deliver great photos.

There are SO MANY agents that still shoot listings themselves. It's unbelievable! Focus on them, not getting other agents who use a photographer to switch to you. Do a good job for them and your business will take off. Rant over.... Great video...

[dbpike]

Informative and sincere. Thanks for this.

I’ve recently retired, moved to Spain and am now helping my spouse as she ventures into the world of real estate here in Valencia, Spain.

Practices here are generally different than my experience with Real Estate in North America. One of those differences is in the area of photography.

While larger firms are here, small local owner/operator “inmobiliaria” and private sales are the norm. As such, there is less focus, generally speaking, on good photographs. This means there is a good competitive edge for agents who invents in good photography and market that has incredible growth potential.

I am not sure I want to start working full time again but watching videos like this one inspires me to think it might be possible to take the leap.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[thetianamelvina]

This is extremely informative and easy to understand. Thank you!

[martinwinkler]

Thank you for the tips! Can you recommend a agency for editing pics please? Thank you!

[JeffreyJDavis]

Really balanced assortment of good advice, thanks for sharing!

[PatrickMFay]

I agree with most points, except for the “don’t use flash” argument. I have tried both techniques, but I just prefer the flamboyant look. Once you get your technique down, you can shoot a property as fast as an HDR shoot the editing, isn’t that hard either.

[brianrodriguez]

I think last min cancellations should be held accountable. If someone cancels last minute, that means I lost that money for that time because I could have booked another shoot but blocked it off because of them. Maybe just a percentage.

[hoggmedia]

I'm looking to start shooting real estate... this video was SUPER INFORMATIVE

[marv]

Which company would you recommend for outsource editing?

[cyberjet]

thats me. i am a heavy over thinker and i edit myself cause im very critical and im a perfectionist. but at the cost that i dont have a life. i edit sunday to sunday. i miss out on normal things like get togethers or funerals or parties. im always working. and it is. i must admit. its difficult to change

[CottoncandycreativesTas]

Thankyou my dude, , all great advice 😊😊

[Adi.angel]

what's your opinion on the Sony 20mm 1.8 for real estate?

[mediamannaman]

Great tips! I'm not completely on board with the "Don't be a perfectionist" advice. I don't waste time sweating every detail, but the 80-20 rule is not the way to go here because many of the clients look at the shots carefully and will call you if you missed a shot or if you failed to shoot something the way they expected, and you have to go back. Also, some of them will see 10 or 20 percent mediocre shots (not vertical, focus not sharp, poor composition, whatever) and they just won't use you again. It is worth the few extra minutes to stay focused and get the shots complete and correct, before leaving the site.

[LooeyvilleSlugger]

I see your packages offer a set amount of photos per package. Do you ever find yourself having to look for extra things to shoot in the house and end up with filler? Or run into people buying the lower package and being limited to 25 photos you end up culling something that might be necessary? Thanks for the tips I found the video interesting.

[kakegarcia]

Awesome advise!!! Some of them can not apply here where I am. Here is very different, I have to shoot photos, video and do floor plans in every property, it is a VERY DIFFERENT MARKET but I agree with most of what you are saying in this video. Bests regards from a Venezuelan in Panama!

[SienaMedefind]

Where do you hire your outsourcing from?

[michaelfletcher]

I went back looking and I don’t remember you ever talking in depth about how you make blueprints! can that be a future video? or a link if you already have lol