Most of mine are taken by a professional photograher.

I recognize my own weaknesses and appreciate that the public will too!   Always have used an Architectural Photographer -  this simple investment in my business not only helps to sell luxury properites, but also brings me new listings!

In today's real estate world -Photos are the primary source of buyer inquires !!!

I use pro Nikon Equiment and have many agents begging me to sell my services to them. 

I have $2000 worth of camera gear and have taken classes on how to use it.

More than paid for itself

Anthony Acosta You are right, listing pictures should be professionals.

Yes, some are, but it is an advantage for those of us who like present our clients with quality and class. 

Also, if one hired a discounted broker, what else they expect to get? 

I mostly take my own pictures.  Most people think they are pretty good.

Anthony,

We recommend professional photography, and someone who is really knowledgeable in real estate and architecture.  A

Having good photos can make the difference between a home sitting on the market and being sold in a few days. I do have to admit that my new iphone has an excellent camera but I only use it to help me remember features about a home.

Only for super high end properties, or hard to shoot ones due to lighting.  I acutally have a high definition camera on my phone, so those come out far better than my actual camera.  I also have a couple decades of practice at this and "an eye for it."  No complaints about photos in the 30 years my broker has been doing this or the 15 years I've been taking photos for him!

I stink at taking good pictures.  Amanda is better at it than I am, but we both think hiring a photographer makes a difference in both presentation and professionalism.  

Here is an example of our photographer's work. 

If it is a home about 200000 I use a professional.

the agents I market for take their own photos with good quality cameras.... and I get nice clear, crisp photos....

I have seen some people take excellent photos with their phone. 

Sometimes it is a Google map image so the agent will not pay $200 penalty.

As for me I am a virtual tour photographer. There is no charge.

There is no good excuse for poor quality photographs when marketing real estate. This is one of the considerations when selecting a listing agent.

Absolutely even rentals

Yes, however based on list price I may not use the professional. I take most of my own photos.  I agree, many MLS photos are just shameful.

Anthony,
Except for sold “as is” properties we always use an excellent professional photographer. We also have a drone photographer.

I want my Agents to hire a professional.  I have issues with cheap or lazy Agents.

No, but I try to take my own quality photos, and I use a camera, not a phone.

Yes, we use a professional photographer for listings. A local company that also shares and uploads video. 

In some cases I do use a pro, in others I use my Nikon DSLR with upgraded wide angel lens. iPhones are better than most point and shot cameras so use a pro or a great camera.

I have a good camera and take my own photos.  This is pretty common in my area.

It depends on the listing location and price range.  Regardless it will be a good picture!

Most of the time, yes

I do use a professional for our listings.

Always took my own photos as do most agents in Erie, but our market is not big city.

we have a professional camera for our photos, but do hire out high end listings to be professionally shot

Always. I want to give my sellers every advantage possible and have found that professional photos really help.

We bought a professional camera and learned how to use it properly for our marketing.  

Sometimes.

Generally we use a professional photographer. Sometimes we use our own camera. We never use our phones!

I do hire a professional photographer for 99% of my listings.  I want to showcase a new listing with the best photos I can.  

    Only on high-end or luxury houses.   I will not spend several hundred dollars to photograph a 99K townhouse.

     Having said that:  I would never use a smartphone to take listing photos. I have an Olympus for the low-end houses.

depends on the property.  There's a price point where I hire, but for others I have a great full frame camera and have taken enough classes that they look nice.

Yes, I think it looks unproffesional when a phone, or low quality picture is used!

Yes, I do, and they are so ridiculously inexpensive...