According to the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, those in the market to buy a second home are seeking out those amenities that support a healthy and active lifestyle.
In a recent study, nearly three-quarters of their survey recipients specifically cited recreational activities that Alaska is known the world over for providing:
Boating (9 percent)
Hunting and fishing (12 percent)
Winter recreation (16 percent)
Water sports like kayaking and white water rafting (37 percent)
If you are interested in reaching people looking for a second home, one of the smartest things you can do is target them with your photos by wowing them with exactly what they want: Alaska’s recreation.
Here are several techniques DMD Real Estate photography uses to capture those knockout recreation shots you need to draw those second home buyers into your listing galleries.
Capturing the Best of Alaskan Adventure
Never before have real estate agents been able to access the photo angles possible using a drone. This is great where second-home buyers are concerned because DMD’s experienced drone photographers know how to capture the most stunning images of all Alaska has to offer.
When you work with us on targeting second-home buyers with your gallery photos, we make sure to capture that great Alaskan adventure in your listing images. One of the most important things drone photos can do is to highlight your listing’s close proximity to the adventurous Alaskan outdoors.
Aerial shots demonstrating short distances to nearby waterways, designated hunting areas, and other recreational activities are often the ones that seal the deal on second home contracts.
You may not be aware of this, but shooting from just a few feet above the average person’s reach can be an absolute game-changer when it comes to your listing’s exterior photos.
Nestling Your Home Right into the Alaskan Wild
We can also demonstrate just how lush and nestled into the Alaskan wild a given property truly is. Back on the ground, a wide-angle lens can help. These panoramic photos flesh out a potential buyer’s outdoor living dreams. We work to show Alaskan second-homeowner hopefuls how every day spent in and around the property will feel like a retreat.
We showcase wide open spaces all the way up to a property’s forest edge. And we often even end up capturing some of the most amazing wildlife shots throughout the process as well!
Showcasing a Warm and Cozy Recreational Retreat
Speaking of making your listing feel like a proper retreat, there is one shot we recommend for every Alaska home listing. It’s that sweeping panoramic window view.
Even adventurers need a warm cozy home to retreat into at the end of their days, and there’s nothing like curling up in a well-staged living area in front of a fire overlooking the pristine Alaskan wilderness at dusk. These are the unparalleled images that make believers out of Alaskan dreamers!
Beyond that panoramic view, our images will emphasize the slower, more relaxed pace of life by helping viewers imagine front porch sitting and back porch lounging. The message: every day here is an adventure and a vacation.
The bottom line?
You have everything a second homebuyer could want at your fingertips. Nearly every listing in Alaska is within close proximity to the activities these potential buyers seek.
As the old adage goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” So your secret weapon is simply capturing the story they want to live with your photo galleries.
We can help. Let DMD Real Estate Photography work with you to write a visual story that potential second home buyers won’t be able to resist. Contact us today to help plan your best recreational shots!
