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When to NOT Use a Professional Photographer
As a professional, you should hold yourself to a certain standard and also employ the use of other professionals. Veterans in the real estate industry will swear by using professional photos. Even with consumers, the first thing they see online will be a photo. If the photo doesn't capture their attention, then it will be glossed over.
 
With that said ----
When is it okay to NOT use a professional photographer? 
1. You are a Professional Photographer YourselfPhotography is a skill that many people have picked up and even leverage as a side gig. To be clear, owning a "professional camera" does not mean you can take professional photos. Understanding the composition of your shots, how to use your camera's settings to take the best exposures, and post-processing them in a way that highlights natural light of the home is not really something an amateur with a DSLR is trained to do.
 
2. Foreclosures Maybe?Foreclosed properties are sometimes neglected. Investing in photography to capture this might not be the best idea. You should still use photos to provide an accurate representation of the property. It just doesn't make too much sense to outsource this task.
 
3. You Are in a Small MarketIn rural areas, there might be ... more

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