rockhounds_5
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join:2004-07-29
Lewisville, TX
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| [Help] Real estate photography
I've been asked by my neighbor who is a real estate agent if I could take some photos of a house he is selling. It is a 2 million dollar house and he wants the photos to look as professional as possible.
I have two questions: 1) what should I charge him (he wants about 12 photos), and 2) how do I go about doing this?
I've got a Sigma 17-70 mm that I think will do the job, however, I've also got a 28-135 mm IS.
I suppose that I will just have to wing it the first time. I will do some research on the internet to see what type of photos are being presented for the more expensive homes in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and then go from there. I don't want to get too deep into this, but at the same time I've been wanting to go semi-pro for some time now.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Malcolm |
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SandShark
So it goes
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join:2000-05-23
Santa Fe, TX
clubs: | Take a look at this guy's work. You can get some ideas of how a professional does it.
»shutterbug.com/techniques/pro_te···ffsmith/ |
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shercando
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join:2001-03-05
Madison, WI
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I spent my life in real estate. Advertising is everything. Assuming your broker is the exclusive agent, make a deal for free up front but a cut on sale payable when sold by any agent. If your broker is not the exclusive agent, don't touch any deal except for COD of the photo files. Try something small sounding like 1/4 of 1% of the total sale price for a folder of shots from which they can use all they want. You will avoid time wasting pickers that way. You photos will do plenty to earn their keep if well done and you will get better paid too. You need a contract with rights of course. You should average around $750 to $800 per listing. Your broker loves to wheel and deal and should like the idea to conserve capital in this tough market too. Get me 5% of yours for the idea while you still have a conscience too  |
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