How seriously are you concerned about your property photos?

[Solomon Johnson]

Do you hire someone to make them? Do you know some specialized articles or literature on "How to make photos of your rental property?

[Eric G.]

Photos are very important. It's the first thing people see when they search your home online. I bet some people don't even read the description. It boggles my mind when I see homes that are listed with professional agents or property managers, and the photographs are garbage. As agents, it's a crucial part of the job. And it's not even difficult. I can't tell you how many times I see photos that were taken with an iPhone. Of worse, photos that are upside down or sideways in the listing. Oy!

If you're going to sell a property, pay the money for a professional photographer. If it's just a rental, amateur photos will do. But I do recommend purchasing a nice wide angle camera. Invest $100-200. It will be worth it. Standard lens cameras will have a hard time picking up smaller rooms.