As the old adage goes “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Nowadays, that “thousand” is putting it mildly. Especially in real estate, where professional photography can make a vast difference in how quickly you sell your home.

Today, prospective buyers can take an “first-hand” look at your home without leaving the couch. And buyers tend to do their research these days, more now than ever before. With the ability to filter through sites with location, pricing, nearby crime, square footage, etc., folks can narrow down their search as they’d like — combing through photos; using that as their first true indicator of interest.

The first handful of photos are what piques a potential buyer’s interest, and prompts them to take action by contacting the respective real estate agent. That is the first reason why it is imperative to work with a real estate photographer before putting your home on the market. Metro Virtual Tours has an eye for the right viewpoints, the best lighting and we provide high-quality photos to capture the best features of your home.

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Homes that use a professional photographer, on average, sell $11,000 over market value and sell 52% faster than homes with average photos from a home owner or novice photographer. According to this National Association of Realtors (NAR) study, homes with one photo spent an average of 70 days on the market, but a home with 20+ photos spent 32 days (on average) on the market.

While there are an abundant amount of shows with valuable information out there, nothing can replace the excellence and direction of a professional real estate photographer. It’s often the first impression buyers have of your home before stepping foot onto the actual property. In fact, 89% of buyers who used the internet to aid their home search found the photos to be very useful.

At Metro Virtual Tours, we stay on top of the latest trends and continuously look for pioneering marketing techniques to help you sell your home quickly.