Determining the things that buyers are looking for is always a moving target. What some cohorts want, others do not. What’s on trend one year is not the next, and that isn’t even taking into account events that change the way people look at or live in their homes. Bathroom finishes are a home consideration that people have been placing more emphasis over the past year, so what does the data say they are looking for?

Matterport tours are a great way to bring interactive media to your listing materials. They are not, however, only used on real estate listings. For what other things are they used?

According to data from the NAHB that was summarized in this article by NAR, lumber prices are beginning to come down from their pandemic-era highs. How far have they come down, and what effects will that have on new housing stock?

We strive to make your experience with use as easy as possible from the moment that you book your appointment. Sometimes schedules change or life just happens, so we also strive to make the process for rescheduling your appointment as easy as possible.

Our skilled team of photographers use a flash technique to make sure that your pictures come out bright and clear. However, the natural and artificial lighting in a home can play a big role despite this technique. What home lighting considerations are there when looking to optimize your listing photos?

The pandemic’s short and long-term effects have drastically influenced our current housing market. With more people than ever moving and limited inventory causing housing prices to rise, how are people getting larger homes while lowering their expenses? This article by NAR summarizes what the current research says.

Having a pool is a major selling feature for a home. With this guide from Realtor.com, you can make sure yours looks the best for your listing photos by accomplishing some small upgrades that don’t take much time or money.

Our photographers strive to provide great photos from every shoot, but there are often shots that are particularly eye catching. Take a look at some here.

As reported in this article by NAR, more buyers than ever are looking for homes that have features to make them at least partially independent. That means it is important to show off any of these features in your listing.

According to an article by Zillow, nearly half of homes sold in April were on the market for less than a week. They go a step further and report that over three-quarters sold in less than a month. Getting great listing media fast has never been more important.

We put together a convenient guide that you can give to sellers so that they know exactly how to get ready for their listing photography appointment.

Drone photography can be a huge asset to selling a home. It provides a unique perspective of the property, highlights nearby features, and helps buyers to visualize where the home sits in an area. Why wouldn’t you do it on every property?

Every listing is unique. We have crafted our packages to make sure that they deliver the most commonly-needed items to market the vast majority of homes, but sometimes agents need more flexibility. While we do offer a la carte services, we also frequently work with clients to deliver custom media beyond the scope of our normal offerings.

Every home has features that make it unique and desirable for buyers, but it can sometimes be a challenge to put those things into words for a listing description. Our highly-trained photographers work with our clients to make sure that their listings are captured in a way that will be compelling to buyers.

Many buyers are worried that we are in an ‘06-esque housing bubble and that now may not be the time to buy/sell. What’s actually happening?

We are excited to see what the spring and summer hold for all of our clients after such a busy fall and winter. Of course, with warming weather and an increase in new listings, we too are as busy as ever.

In order to make sure that our clients continue to have the smoothest process possible, there are some season-specific considerations that we believe real estate agents should note when booking a spring appointment.

American Real Estate Media has been busy! Thanks to our amazing clients, we had our best month ever this April. At last count, we completed and delivered 824 appointments across our family of regional providers.

When you are scheduling your listing photo session, it is important to let your clients know what they can do to make the most of the appointment.

One thing that can make a world of difference is to focus on boosting your listings curb appeal for exterior shots. Some simple yard cleanup or light landscaping work can be all that it takes to make a huge difference in your listing photos.

The real estate market is hot right now! Inventory is low, buyers seem to be everywhere, and our photographers have been incredibly busy.

We have recently had the opportunity to photograph some really great houses throughout our various markets. Take a look at this gallery for a handful of photos from some of our favorites.

In order to make sure that we are best serving our clients, American Real Estate Media makes sure that we pay attention to trends and data regarding the market.

A trend that is being commonly reported is that, despite the listing shortage, there is still increasing demand from buyers for homes with green or sustainably-minded features.