A consistent shot list makes every real estate shoot faster, makes sure you never miss a room, and gives agents the photos they expect. Use this list as a starting point and adapt it to each property and package.
In this guide: before you start, exterior, interior room by room, details, twilight and drone, and delivery order.
Before you start
- Check the package: how many photos, and any floor plan, drone, video or twilight extras.
- Walk through the property first to plan your route and spot the best angles.
- Turn on all lights, open blinds, turn off fans and TVs, and hide clutter, bins and personal photos.
- Note the property's best features, and ask the agent if there's anything they especially want.
Exterior
- Front of the house, straight on, and from both front corners.
- Curb view including the street and landscaping.
- Backyard, patio or deck, pool, garden and any outbuildings.
- Rear of the house from the far corner of the yard.
- View from the property, if it's a selling point.
Interior, room by room
- Entry: the first view as you walk in.
- Living and family rooms: two angles each, from corners, showing flow to other rooms.
- Kitchen: a wide shot, a second angle showing the island or dining area, and appliances.
- Dining room: one or two angles.
- Primary bedroom: two angles, plus the walk-in closet if notable.
- Primary bathroom: vanity, shower or tub.
- Other bedrooms and bathrooms: one or two shots each.
- Bonus spaces: office, basement, laundry, garage, gym, theater.
Details
- Features that sell: fireplace, built-ins, new appliances, hardwood floors, high ceilings, views from windows.
- Keep details to a few strong shots; they support the wide shots rather than replace them.
Twilight, drone and extras
- Twilight: front exterior about 15 to 30 minutes after sunset, with every light on.
- Drone: the property in its setting, the lot lines, nearby amenities and views. Follow local drone rules.
- Floor plan: measure as you go, or plan time at the end.
Deliver in walkthrough order
Agents upload photos in order, so deliver them that way: front exterior first, then entry, living areas, kitchen, dining, bedrooms, bathrooms, bonus spaces and outdoor areas, with twilight and drone at the end.
- In RebookMedia, upload photos to Photos & Videos, and floor plans to Floor Plans.
- Drag photos into walkthrough order before you deliver.
- Deliver within the time you promised; next-day delivery is what agents love most.
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