7 new markets can use Listing Media Services
ShowingTime+ has again broadened the availability of its agent-focused Listing Media Services in Austin, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Sacramento and Sarasota
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 10
Zillow's ShowingTime+ releases Listing Media Services in 4 markets
Zillow said the photography scheduling and marketing service is the 'first of two next-generation listing marketing products'
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 18
BoxBrownie's new photography app to give agents a happy new year
'We are using a combination of Apple’s photo algorithms and our own. For every shot, the camera takes 45 to 70 photos which are condensed into 5 to 7 photos on the device,' the company said
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 27
Clean your house, photographers tell homesellers in new survey
The points raised will likely not surprise many, but until MLSs around the country stop publishing bedroom photos with clothes on the floor and pots in the sink, here is a reminder
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 22
Wednesday is when photographers snap the most listings. Here's why
A 4-year study by on-demand real estate photography company HomeJab found that 20% of all listing photo shoots are taken on 1 particular day of the week. Here's a pretty good reason why
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 16
Can 3D tours upend pro listing photos? Not likely
Although 3D tours certainly saw an uptick during the pandemic, using them on every listing isn’t practical or necessary — especially in a hot market. Here's why traditional listing photography, despite its flaws, will still be standard practice
by Anthony West Sep 9
Marketing content manager Aryeo raises $3.65M
The 2021 class member of NAR's REACH program started in real estate photography before graduating to the greater need of helping agents control their data and content
by Craig C. Rowe May 17
MLS confidential: 8 realities sellers need to know about their listing
Listing a property on the MLS — while representing it accurately and truthfully — can be a complex process, which is why agents need to do explain to sellers what is and isn't possible when setting up a listing. Here's how
by Cara Ameer Sep 29
Amid acquisition dustup, CoreLogic releases visual marketing services portal HomeVisit
Tested by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors & State-Wide MLS, the new portal will allow agents to streamline ordering of multiple marketing services
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 23
7 property marketing trends that need to die
Opinion
It's time to be accountable for our listing advertisements, and let go of subpar practices that make us all look bad
by Lyndsey Casagrande Feb 27
Attention real estate: Why has your photography not improved yet?
If you're not going to learn how to be a photographer, you should definitely hire a professional
by Teresa Boardman Feb 21
This app pays users to snap pics for the real estate industry
ProxyPics enables users to request photos from anywhere using a network of local photographers
by Craig C. Rowe May 29
This platform helps you find (and hire) the perfect real estate photographer
You only pay for the photographer and a $5 transaction fee
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11
Zillow testing 3-D tour capture app for iPhone
Agents will be able to display their virtual tours as part of their Zillow and Trulia listings
by Britt Chester Oct 5
Is real estate photography free?
Opinion
I've had people who've used my photos tell me that because they're on the internet, they should be fair use
by Teresa Boardman Mar 10