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Photos that capture buyers and agents attention.

By Iriana Shiyan

Services for Real Estate Pros with Artazum, LLC

May 29, 2008 12:42 PM

I was hired to take photos of is home. It is listing by a great agent from our office. She took some photos 2 months ago and they not interest buyers I guess. So, home didn't get an attention it deserves.

I am sharing with you photos of the same house taken by a listing agent and me, two months later.

I also wanted to ask your opinion on the following mater.

Some photos that look very bright usually capture your attention and you click on the listing just to see. Pictures look quite unnatural, but very interesting. Do you think, it is a good idea to use this technique for brining more attention to the listing? Or better to stay with photos that look quite close to the originals?

Lakewood, WA.

http://www.johnlscott.com/36197

This home offered at $649,950. It has 2,482 Square Feet, 3 bedrooms and 2.25baths.

My photos:

living room living room at lakewood, wa

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Greg Fox

Realty World Wichita - Wichita, KS

Techy Broker in Wichita Kansas

Very nice job. I liked the shallow depth of field on the flower, artsy, interesting, good tease. Sometimes a good tease helps further interest.

I ofte take low angle pics of counter tops, back splah, kitchen faucet to further inhance the kitchen.

very nicely done.

Jun 14, 2008 01:20 AM

Trish Edmonds

Ad Vantage Virtual Tours, LLC - Jacksonville, FL

Irina, Really good job. Definitely speaks to the value of hiring a photography provider. As you point out, it is not just the time and effort to take the photos that make the difference -- many times the standout shots that really get noticed only happen with good bit of time on the computer with Photoshop or other software to adjust sharpness, color, etc. Most agents don't have the time to devote the effort required to really make the shots POP so great that they have found you. Definitely worth it when it draws more attention to the listing!!

Jun 14, 2008 09:44 PM

Iriana Shiyan

Artazum, LLC - Bellevue, WA

Atazum Seattle Real Estate Photography

Thank you, Trish, Greg, Sam Miller and everyone who left their comments. I actually think that those photos were not my best job, because I put my camera color setting to VIBRANT and they came out too bright and hard to work with. I will post a different photo blog today with a photo from a different listing that look much better.

Jun 15, 2008 02:50 PM

Virginia Tatseos

Stage-Show-Sell - Bloomfield Township, MI

There is another post now that's talking about how we make the homes look to good and the buyers are dissappointed.

As long as your photos truly represent what is being sold then you are doing it right.

You have many artistic talents

Jun 18, 2008 03:05 PM

Iriana Shiyan

Artazum, LLC - Bellevue, WA

Atazum Seattle Real Estate Photography

This was a really good blog. I love all the comments. Thank you everybody. Since I have posted this, I got three more photo job for new listings. It started fast and I am truly enjoy it. Thank you for using my service!

Jun 18, 2008 03:42 PM

Anonymous

Linda Fairbairn Gonzalez

Irina,

I certainly notice a difference....as someone who yearns to take "outstanding photos" I am impressed with your skill. My favorite was the flower in the front....I look forward to future blogs....

Linda

Jun 24, 2008 04:54 AM

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Elaine Gibney

Northwest Choice Realty Olympia, - Olympia, WA

Broker - ABR, eAgent

Great job! I like the use of the light and wide angle shots. It takes a good eye to take great pictures like these. Good for you for letting people know of your service! Best of luck and if you can share any tips on how you were able to get so much light, I would appreciate it!

Best regards,

Elaine Gibney, Realtor

Keller Williams Realty Olympia

Jun 24, 2008 06:30 PM

Bob Cumiskey

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Irina - Great post. The difference in the pictures sure do tell the story.

Jun 25, 2008 02:36 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Irinia: Outside of misrepresenting the property (like cropping out power lines etc.), any photo that gets a buyers attention is worth doing. Your photos are beautiful.

Jun 25, 2008 02:38 AM

Stephen D White, E-Pro, ABR Cape Cod Real Estate

SDW Realty of Cape Cod - Falmouth, MA

Irina what kind of camera do you use to shoot your photos? I hope youve joined the photography group here on AR?

Jun 25, 2008 04:00 AM

Earleene Woods

Keller Williams Experience Realty - Murray, KY

ASP, CRS, GRI

Your photos are gorgeous. I would want to look at that house.

Jul 02, 2008 03:30 PM

Barb Hutchinson, Fruitland Idaho - Payette County homes and real estate

Silverhawk Realty - Payette, ID

www.BarbHutchinsonHomes.com

This certainly shows the value of good photographs to help to sell a house. It doesn't even look like the same house. What a great job!

Jul 05, 2008 08:35 PM

Paul Viau

Nova Scotia Real Estate Blog - Halifax, NS

Nova Scotia Real Estate Blog + Photo Services

Your photos literally jump off the page. Who wouldn't want a closer look!

Aug 04, 2008 12:48 PM

Doris Freeman

Zach Taylor Real Estate - Gallatin, TN

Broker/Agent, 615-961-7799

Are you sure this is the same property, great photos.

Have A Wonderful Day

Aug 04, 2008 03:30 PM

Judy Peterson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox&Roach Realtors - Tredyffrin, PA

"Superb Service, Superb Results"

Irina! What a difference! You have an artistic eye. I love the bearded iris shot.

Aug 07, 2008 05:51 AM

Anonymous

Teresa Walker(Associate broker Rodney Hamrick Realty)

Those pictures are great. Did you take them?

Aug 12, 2008 11:54 PM

#32

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Irina, I think it is good to show all the details on the interior. You did a good job. Don't short change yourself, the photos are good. Good job.

Aug 13, 2008 12:15 AM

Michael Wayne Jackson

Coldwell Banker - Novato, CA

Broker - Seniors Real Estate Specialist Novato

I like the second set of phototos but I would add one photo of the front of the house.

Aug 13, 2008 06:44 AM

Anna Matsunaga

Team Momentum Keller Williams Realty Tacoma - Lakewood, WA

Seller specialist, Certified Negotiation Expert

Wow you are a good photographer, wish more of us agents were, I know I take only good photos, not great ones. One day I was so swamped I could not get to taking photos and I sent my assistant, I from then on sent her to take pictures, she is SO much better than I am! Thank you for the photo tips!

Aug 16, 2008 05:03 PM

Janice Sutton

1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA

Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

Great pictures! If I was a buyer and I saw these pictures I would definitely want to see this property in person. :)

Aug 17, 2008 11:59 AM