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Blog Central: Dream Properties Passionate, energetic and extremely focused, Amber Werchon is one of Australia’s highest sales achievers. She has sold over $54 million dollars worth of property, was the youngest person to ever receive the REIQ Salesperson of the Year from 2005 to 2007, and has recently established her own agency, Amber Werchon Property.

Is a professional photographer worth it?

April 21 | Amber Werchon

When marketing your property there are many different options, methods and mediums on offer.

Depending on your budget and the price of the property, you may choose what is appropriate under the circumstances. Many vendors ask us if it is worth getting professional photographs done? The answer is a resounding YES.

Photographs are one of the most important marketing tools, and often have the most impact in a marketing campaign - this is what people look at first, and we all know 'first impressions count'. You may know a photographer, or even have done a photography course yourself, but we do recommend using the agent's regular photographers for the best results. There really is a difference.

So much time and effort, and often a substantial sum of money is spent marketing your property, and poor quality photos can detract from the product, ie: your home. In a competitive market, professional photography might just give you the 'edge' - it may catch the buyer's eye and lead to an inspection, and ultimately a sale.

Photography doesn't have to be expensive, and in fact, is one of the cheapest components of a marketing budget - so don't scrimp and save here, it is money well worth spending, and is a comparatively small outlay in the scheme of things - a property transaction.

Your agent will have different types of packages available, from budget to premium, and different options from day shoots to dusk shoots. The photographer will have the knowledge and skills to utilise the functions of the camera to achieve the optimum result.

Quality photos are a giant step towards effectively marketing your property, it is an essential part of the whole campaign. Without them you may struggle to attract buyers, which could ultimately lead to increased costs further down the track if the property doesn't sell quickly.

Photographers take pride in their work, and the majority of vendors are extremely pleased with the results.

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