Creating downtown Vegas hotel room photos is a lot of fun
for Rick at RCRdigital. Many of these
hotels have stayed true to their vintage heritage through property updates over
the years. The same styling you would expect in the post modern are visible
alongside modern amenities such as gyms, coffee bars, and flat screen TVs.
There is strong following to these older hotels and casinos in downtown Las
Vegas. While the attractions on the Las Vegas strip attract millions of visitors
a year, there are those that yearn for the classic days of Las Vegas.
Living History
While many of the drive-up hotels of years past have given
way to the super resorts, the El Cortez has stood strong. The El Cortez has stayed true to its
roots throughout its long history. Built in 1941 on the fabled Fremont Street
in Las Vegas, it was Vegas’ biggest resort at the time. The entire resort was
built for $245,000. The hotel was designed by Marion Hicks, an architect from
Los Angeles, and was styled in a distinct Spanish motif. The property has gone
through several renovations, additions and updates through its life, but has never
swayed from the original roots of being a pioneer in classic Las Vegas.
Commercial Hotel Photography
RCRdigital is a full service residential and commercial photography firm that assists real estate agents, property managers, and marketers with marketing their real estate listings and property offerings. Lead photographer, Rick Rowland, has 7 years of experience as a professional real estate photographer exclusively. RCRdigital offers a wide variety of services that serve both residential real estate and commercial real estate. Services include: 3D Matterport virtual tours, aerial photography, property websites, and graphic design services. Contact RCRdigital today for a free consultation.
Hotel companies need professional hotel room photos. Rick
answered the call when a marketer working with Caesars Entertainment called. Here
are some photos that he took of various room in Paris Las Vegas. This
marketing was very specific and needed photos for a niche audience, people with
disabilities. Rick jumped at the chance
to help out with this project. He learned that in the travel industry, even
though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
was passed decades ago, disabled patrons are often overlooked when it comes to
marketing. There are many types of disabilities and these disabilities need
specific accessibility features to accommodate different disabled persons.
Need for Detailed Information on ADA Rooms
Many who work in the hotel industry are not disabled. The
person who answers the phone at the reservation desk may not understand the subtle
differences between different ADA rooms. A roll shower with a lip at the
entrance may hinder some in a wheel chair, but not others. If the details of
the room are not available when the room is booked the person staying in the
room might not be able to access the shower during the stay, even though the
room meets ADA codes. It is beneficial for these people to have detailed
information about the rooms prior to booking.
There’s a Growing Market for the Disabled
The marketing company that Rick worked with to capture these photos of Paris Las Vegas is trying to fill the void between conventional marketing and marketing to disabled persons. Their goal is become the Trip Advisor for the disabled community. They will eventually collect data on every ADA hotel room in the USA and beyond to create an online hub where people with disabilities can refer to when booking a hotel room. They will see data alongside Rick’s beautiful photos to ensure they make the right choice when booking a room. RCRdigital and Rick are very excited to be part of this very important project.
Professional Real Estate Photos Help Agents Prosper
Experts predict that the real estate market is showing signs
of cooling off in the coming year. Hiring a professional real estate
photographer is a no-brainer for agents that want to prosper through the market
downturn. Professional photos will increase interest from buyers when displayed
alongside listings with DIY photos on listing sites such as Zillow. Real estate
listings with professional photos will also attract sellers. However, there’s
more to the presentation of a real estate listing than calling a professional
photographer. Listing presentation is key to a successful transaction. The home
must be in tip-top shape for the professional photos to be completely effective.
Ideally, the home should be ready the day before
picture day. This ensures that all the time that the real estate photographer
set aside to photograph the home is spent on taking photos. Being ready will mean
the photographer has more time to take more photos. The photographer will be
able to capture more angles and deliver higher quality photos.
If the home is not ready when the real estate photographer
arrives this could compromise the shoot. Professional real estate photos are
high resolution HDR photos that will detail everything within the frame of the
photograph. That rumpled bedspread on the king size bed in the gorgeous Master
Bedroom will be a distraction in the photos. The broken blinds in the living room
will scream “repairs needed!” in the listing. Yes, the photographer can angle
the camera away from debris or infractions, but this will make the space appear
to be smaller. In some instances, it will be obvious that something is amiss
within the photo and look like a “cover up”.
Avoid Reasons for Buyers to Not Look at a Home
Professional real estate agents strive not to give buyers a
reason to not look at their listings.
Proper home preparation for photos and market only gives buyers reason to look at their home. Agents market
homes to attract as many buyers as possible to the home. It’s real estate 101—the
more interest in a home, the higher price that home will achieve when offers start
to roll in. Every agent knows this. However, looking through any listing site
and there are continually homes presented in subpar fashion. As the market
cools and inventories rise this means fewer buyers and more homes for sale.
Buyers will have choices and which homes will they choose first? Right, the
ones with professional photos and that are prepared for sale. Good agents
understand that they are not selling their clients’ old home, they are selling
the buyers new home.
Move-in Ready
Most buyers in today’s market are looking for move-in ready homes. Home buyers have busy lives and families to look after. They’re like everyone else and live on a budget. They don’t have the luxury of living in their current home while their new home is being renovated. Usually there is just a 4 to 6 week window between selling their home and buying a new one. They have a million things on their to-do list and fixing up a home isn’t on their list. If they see things in the photos such as a moldy shower, deep purple walls in a dining room, or a broken drawer in the kitchen they will keep scrolling. Other “keep scrolling” triggers may be a cluttered kitchen counter, a pile of dirty laundry in the Master Bedroom, or a cat tree in the living room. If the sellers don’t take the effort to remove or fix these for the photos, what else didn’t they bother to maintain while living there?
Coach the Homeowners
Homeowners know how to live in their homes and enjoy their
homes, but very few know how to sell
their homes. This is why they hire a professional real estate agent to sell
their home in hopes of getting top dollar. What they often don’t realize is
that it takes more effort to sell their home than only hiring a real estate
agent. The trusted real estate agent has the duty to be a partner in the home
selling process. The agent can market, network, show, and do everything else in
their power to sell the home, but if the home is not prepped it’s not going to
command the expected interest or price. Here are a couple of checklists for
real estate agents to help guide their clients through the home preparation
process. One list requires a budget and the other requires little to no budget.
Keep in mind that it’s the cosmetic items that will matter most in the photos. This
article is not addressing mechanical or structural issues that may arise during
inspection.
Cost Required Improvements
Neutralize the color scheme throughout the home
Paint walls and trim a neutral gray or subtle
beige
Have home professionally cleaned
Replace outdated flooring—If not needed, have
carpets professionally cleaned
Update kitchen
Update bathrooms
Replace windows—If not needed, have windows
professionally cleaned
Fix all sliding glass doors and screens
Fix all window screens
Rent a POD and declutter
Install professional landscaping for curb appeal
Paint exterior if needed
The preceding items will require an investment from the homeowner.
If the homeowner has the means to make some of these improvements a
professional real estate agent can guide them with advice on which improvements
will give the seller a return on their investment.
Low Cost or No Cost Improvements
Interiors
Have home professionally cleaned
If this isn’t in the budget then make sure home
is spic and span on photo day
Declutter, declutter, declutter
Utilize the garage and closets to empty home to
bare minimum
Photos will look much better if the viewer can
see from floor to wall to ceiling unobstructed in several areas of large spaces
and at least one area of small spaces
It is ideal to have nothing in front of sliding
glass doors
Make sure all window treatments are working
properly and can open
If not, remove them for the photos—Let the sunshine
in!
Make sure ALL lights are in working order and
replaced with bright white light bulbs
The secret to good photos is good lighting
Clean all windows and mirrors
Clear kitchen counters and vanities in bathrooms
Clear all magnets, notes, etc. from refrigerator
Clear entryway of shoes, door mats, jackets, etc.
If using the space under a bed for storage be
sure that bedding reaches floor
Only place items on the floor behind bed in secondary
bedrooms, if they are not visible from door. Don’t place items on floor next to
bed in Master Bedroom
Utilize walk-in closet for storage. It’s ok if
walk-in closet is not photographed versus a cluttered Master Bedroom that looks
small and dingy in the photos
Remove all signs of pets—Pets can be a red flag
for buyers
Remove seasonal décor
Remove all family photos—Depersonalize the home.
Buyers want to feel as if they are in their home
Remove religious symbols
Exteriors
Remove vehicles from driveway
Close garage door all of the way
Remove garden hoses
Spruce up yard—Mow where needed, sweep and trim
Remove all debris—Toys, pet belongings, pet
waste, garden trimmings
Utilize small side yard if needed
Remove flags—Flags will be distracting and can
look blurry in HDR photos
Clean and tidy up outdoor living areas/furniture
Clean pool – remove leaves, toys and vacuum hose
Turn on waterfalls and fountains
To do all of the tasks mentioned above will take a lot of
hard work. Agents can ensure their clients that putting in the extra effort
will pay off. The home will look better than competing homes and this will
increase interest and showings. There are only so many buyers in any given
market at any given time. Smart agents want to cast a wide net to attract as
many buyers as possible. Savvy agents will also roll up their sleeves and pitch
in where needed to get home prepped for photos.
Vacant Homes
An agent that is selling a vacant home is not off the hook
when it comes to preparations for real estate photos. A vacant home is
generally clean and devoid of clutter, but there are a few tasks that should be
completed before photos.
Have home professionally cleaned
If not in budget then make sure home is broom
swept at the very least
Remove all window treatments and make sure
blinds are in working order
An experienced real estate photographer will shy
away from opening blinds because it is very common for these to fall off of
their mounts when attempting to open
If blinds are damaged or in poor shape remove
them
Be sure wood floors are dust free
Shoe prints may show in photos if floors are not
at least swept with a Swiffer
Do not try to enhance floors with a clear coat
or sheen—This will degrade photos and floors will look flawed and in need of
resurfacing
Replace carpets
If not in budget, then have them professionally
cleaned
Don’t fret over stains that cannot be removed—Experienced
real estate photographers will not remove these in the photos as this is a
misrepresentation of the home
If stains are present it is still best to have
them cleaned—The carpets will look better and this signals the buyers that home
sellers did what they could to prepare the home
Have windows cleaned
Windows will become the main focal point in an
empty room. It’s best to have them looking their best
Make sure all lights are working and change all
light bulbs to white lights
Non-working lights will create uneven lighting.
Old yellow light bulbs will make rooms look dingy and dirty. It is best to
replace all lights with bright white lights to make the photos pop
Complete minor repairs
Make sure missing trim, broken drawers, or
missing tiles are replaced. These items, albeit small, will give the impression
that a major renovation needs to be done in the photos
Remove odd furniture pieces
Place these in the garage
Remove debris left behind
If physically removing from property isn’t an
option try to place all left behind debris in side yard or garage. You want the
front and back yard empty, same as the interior
Fix or remove broken screens and shutters
Have pool cleaned the day before photos
If property has a pool, often times it is neglected
in a vacant home. Make sure it’s blue and sparkles on picture day
It’s Photo Day!
All the things above have been done as of the evening before
the scheduled real estate photo shoot. What needs to be done on photo day?
There’s still work. Prior to the professional real estate photographer arriving
these last-minute things need to be done. To best utilize the photographer’s time,
make sure she or he can start taking photos the minute they arrive.
Real estate agent present
If the home is occupied it is best for the agent
to be present to make sure all items are complete. Agent should arrive at least
30 minutes prior to the shoot in order to complete any missed tasks
Homeowners are gone
Ideally it is best that only the agent and
photographer are present at the photo shoot. An agent can direct the
photographer to get the angles they feel is the best. Both photographer and
agent can exchange ideas on what looks best and what should probably be looked
over without interference from home owner. If homeowner insists on being
present it is best that only one homeowner is present. There should only be
three people in the home at a maximum during the photo shoot
Pets are removed from property
This is a good opportunity to clear the home of
both pets and occupants. Having pets in the home can be a distraction even if
they are contained. A barking dog behind a closed door can distract the
photographer. The photo shoot can be a dry run for showings and open houses for
homeowners to vacate for short periods of time
All Lights on all ceiling fans off
Window blinds open
Toilet seats down
Cell phones and chargers are put away—These are
the most commonly overlooked items
Televisions are off or paused on an appealing scene
No One Said it Was Easy
If it were easy then anyone could sell a home. This is why
real estate agents are needed. It is tried and true that the most successful agents
also have the best prepared homes. Market fluctuations happen all the time. Some
experts are predicting a slowing in most real estate markets across the
country. At the time of publishing this article, inventories are up, days on
market are increasing, and price reductions are becoming common across the
board. If there is a downturn, agents will have to do everything they can in
their power to make their real estate listings stand head and shoulders above
the crowd. This will mean having professional photos and well prepped homes on
all their real estate listings. Good listing presentations will attract both
buyers and sellers.
It’s not a perfect world and having a seller do all the
things above is not realistic in most cases. Successful agents will approach
their listings with a grading scale. If the home is 90% or above prepped that
is an A. 80% or above is a B and that’s enough to earn them a place on the
honor roll. Anything below a B is average and should not be accepted.
Today’s Featured Home
The home featured today is an example of a well-prepped home.
Normally we don’t like to post all the photos from a shoot, just the
highlights, but this home is an exception. We wanted our readers to see what a
well-prepped home can do for their listing.
This home at the time
of the photo shoot was occupied by 3 adults, 2 children and several pets
(homeowner was a veterinarian). Home was neutralized, decluttered,
depersonalized (not 100%, but acceptable) and free of pets at time of shoot.
There was a turtle and guinea pig in the children’s bedrooms, but ok in this
case. It is most notable that there were small children living in this home,
yet bedrooms and yard well neat and tidy.
We would also like to mention the real estate agent listing this home is a very successful agent in Las Vegas and has had Rick shoot several of his listings over the past year. He is present at every shoot and 95% of his homes look like this or are very close.
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Premium property photography on real estate listings is becoming a requirement in Clark County. The real estate market is more competitive now than ever before. Home sellers are demanding real estate agents have HDR real estate photography in their MLS listings. High quality realtor photos will attract more home sellers, as sellers look at old listings online. The market is expected to cool off and this will bring a lot of competition among real estate agents as listings become harder to obtain. Property photography is the first impression a realtor makes on potential home sellers.
Today’s Featured Home- A Split Level Home in South Las Vegas
This home is located in a quiet neighborhood in South Las Vegas. The home sits on a unique partial corner lot and has an RV pad. The exterior home is made of stucco and has been recently painted. The beautiful entryway is through double front doors. The entryway is on a landing in between the main floor and lower level. The entryway features an open staircase and powder room.
The Main Living Areas
The open staircase leads up the to the main living area. The living room is spacious and features a fireplace. The fireplace is framed with marble tiling and has an upper shelf. The top of the fireplace has four small windows for extra light. Next to then fireplace is a built-in enclave for a large screen TV. The living also has a ceiling fan with light. The large dining room has a stylish light fixture and is located next to the kitchen. The sliding glass doors in the dining provide access to the large balcony. The updated kitchen features new cabinets and fresh paint. The kitchen has marble counters with matching backsplashes. The living room and dining room has new carpeting. The kitchen has a new ceramic tile floor.
Master Bedroom and Bathroom
The master bedroom is large enough to accommodate a king-sized bed and bedroom furnishings. The master bedroom has a ceiling fan with a lamp. The master bedroom features an arched doorway to the master bath. The master bathroom has a dual sink vanity with granite countertop. The master bathroom features a walk-in shower with amenities such as, multiple water jets, rainfall shower head, bench, and glass door. The master bathroom also has a walk-in closet and separate toilet room.
Backyard Putting Green and Pool
The backyard has a putting green and covered patio. The pool is in a sunny spot and is kidney bean shaped. There are two entrances to the pool. The pool has a deep end and shallow end. The backyard also features mature trees and landscaping. The large covered patio can be used for BBQ grill and patio furniture.
Property Photography
RCRdigital is the premiere property photography provider in the Las Vegas Valley. RCRdigital offers a same day delivery* of their real estate photos. Other real estate photography services provided by RCRdigital are as follows: Matterport tours, real estate drone photography, and services such as virtual tours and brochure design. There is a convenient reservation page online for real estate agents to reserve a photo shoot. Here is more information on 3D Matterport tours.
*Same Day Photo Deliver Guarantee
A proof of the finished photos will be delivered within twelve hours of photo shoot. An invoice from PayPal will be sent to the listing agent at the same time the proofs are delivered. If the photos on the proof sheet are approved by the client they are instructed to pay the invoice. PayPal will send RCRdigital a confirmation that invoice has been paid in full. They will send the client the download links for the photos.
The real estate market in the Las Vegas Valley is becoming more competitive as the market heats up. Having quality real estate photos is important to make real estate listings stand out. Homeowners will expect that professional real estate photography is used in the marketing of their homes. Realtor photos are scrutinized online by demanding home sellers. Home owners will view photos from past listings. A realtor that has high quality real estate photos on every listing will make them stand out to potential home sellers.
Today’s Featured Home- Central Las Vegas Home
This home is located in a gated community in central Las Vegas. The front exterior of the home features professional landscaping and small patio area. The home is on a large corner lot. The landscaping is low maintenance. The entryway to the home is through a custom solid wood front door that has two glass panels. The glass panels have steel inlaid rods for additional security. The entryway has a stylish hanging light feature. The entryway has marble tiling. The marble tiling is found throughout the living areas.
Formal Living Room and Dining Room
The formal living room is located just inside the entryway. The formal living room is elegant and features large front facing windows. The living room is large enough to accommodate small to medium sized get-togethers. The formal dining room is attached to the living room. The formal dining room is large enough to easily fit an eight-seat dining table. The dining room has enough room for a large China hutch as well. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen.
Large Updated Kitchen and Breakfast Nook
The large kitchen is updated with upgraded appliances and modern tilework. The countertops are marble. The custom cabinetry provides a lot of storage. The kitchen features an oversized center island. The center island has seating on two sides and has storage cabinets. The center island is topped with a marble countertop. The breakfast nook is located in a jutted enclave. The breakfast nook features multiple windows that overlook rear patio area.
Spacious Family Room
The spacious family room features a fireplace. The fireplace is surrounded by beautiful stonework. The family room has vaulted ceilings and stylish ceiling fan. The space is centrally located and has access to the kitchen, breakfast nook and entryway. The family room is decorated in modern décor.
Gorgeous Master Suite
The master bedroom is a large retreat and features a sliding glass door that has access to rear patio. The bedroom has beautiful wood laminate flooring. There are two walk-in closets. The master bathroom has a large corner vanity with two sinks. The vanity has a granite countertop and wood cabinetry. The master bathroom features an oversized walk-in shower with rainfall shower head. The walk-in shower has a bench and beautiful tilework, as well.
Covered Patios and Low Maintenance Backyard
The rear of home has a large covered patio, smaller covered patio and low maintenance backyard. The large covered patio can be used for large gatherings. The small covered patio can be used for BBQ grill and other outdoor cooking appliances. The large backyard is covered with patio blocks. The backyard features professional landscaping with mature palm trees.
Real Estate Photos
RCRdigital is a real estate photography business in Las Vegas, Nevada. RCRdigital provides real estate photos for MLS listings through Clark County, Nevada. Real estate photography services that RCRdigital provides are: property photography, real estate drone photography, 3D real estate photography, and single property listing websites. Real estate photography is delivered the same day as the shoot twelve hours*. Contact RCRdigital today for more information.
*Same Day Photo Deliver Guarantee
A proof of the finished photos will be delivered within twelve hours of photo shoot. An invoice from PayPal will be sent to the listing agent at the same time the proofs are delivered. If the photos on the proof sheet are approved by the client they are instructed to pay the invoice. PayPal will send RCRdigital a confirmation that invoice has been paid in full. They will send the client the download links for the photos.
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