First off, let us begin with a drone flythrough video done by our team at DMD Real Estate Photography:
Real estate campaigns have really gone far when it comes to showcasing homes with the use of drone photography, as you can see above. But not all styles apply to all homes; there are times when an aerial view is the best way to show potential buyers the lifestyle, features, and the convenience of a home.
To avoid mistakes and benefit from best decisions, hire a professional who is fully licensed and is covered by insurance, in case of third-party damage that might occur.
After that is covered, the next thing to keep in mind is to prepare the house for the drone photoshoot. Remember, while the drone can be used on the ground level like the video above, it is also best to show the property from above. So, what’s needed to be prepared is not always the obvious, like in traditional photoshoots.
If you’re looking to use drone photography to showcase your listing, here are 5 things you need to consider to get the most value out of your photos and videos:
1. Get rid of all the clutter in the yard, and we’re not just talking about fallen leaves and twigs if ever it’s a ranch house in Wasilla. This includes toys, hoses in the garden, bikes perhaps, and garbage bins. Remove the excess stuff to showcase what is important, the beauty of the garden, the lawn, or the porch. With the space being significantly cleared out of things, it will give the perception that it is bigger and much more spacious than it actually is.
2. If you have a large deck or you are near a lake, like many properties in Anchorage, make sure that it is clean. Same goes for driveway and the yard. Do these days before the drone shoots, at least a day or two, so that it will be dry when the day comes (if water is used to clean the surfaces). It would be hard for the photographer if they arrive and you’re still cleaning up. Get everything done early so that the shoot runs smoothly.
3. Just as how you imagine drone photos look like, the roof will be a significant part of the showcase. Make sure that it is cleaned up as well as the gutters. You don’t want buyers to think that the property is damaged and dirty with a leaf-covered roof and cluttered gutters. Arrange to have professional cleaning services clear it out to impress your potential buyers.
4. Make sure that everyone in the vicinity is aware of the day and time of the drone photoshoot. It is important that your neighbors know what is going on, else you might catch a sunbathing neighbor or kids that are hanging around in amazement of what they’re looking at. Keep everyone informed of what is happening and when it is happening so that you’ll have great photos and a peaceful neighborhood.
5. Keep an open communication with your photographer nearing the day. One thing to make sure is clear weather during the shoot. An overcast might not necessarily be a bad thing, in fact it may be advantageous to some properties. But rain would be a big no-no. It will always help to check the weather and always check with the people you are working with. Also, conversations will help you both plan out the activities to be done and ensure that everything goes right.
A prepared client will always be good business for service providers because they will be able to do their job well. And that means, great results. Although drone photography is already a good way to go for real estate campaigns, preparedness is still a must for both parties. Let us know at DMD Real Estate Photography if you have any questions and check out our services if you’re eyeing for the best results.