The Data Series

Why Listing Media Matters, Backed by Data

Photography, video, and drone imagery are not decoration - they are how buyers decide what to see, what to offer, and how fast to move. We publish the research so you can decide for yourself. Every figure links to its primary source.

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Do Professional Listing Photos Actually Pay Off? What the Data Says

Photography

Two of the largest datasets in real estate - NAR buyer research and a Redfin pricing study of 22 markets - reach the same conclusion about listing photos.

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Video Walkthroughs and 3D Tours: What Buyers Now Expect

Video & 3D Tours

Zillow found buyers pay more for listings with immersive media. NAR data shows how many buyers rely on video, tours, and floor plans before booking a showing.

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Aerial Photography Sells the Setting - and Federal Law Regulates Who Flies

Drone & Aerial

More than half of Realtors now use drone imagery, and the FAA fines unlicensed commercial operators up to $75,000 per violation. What that means for your listing.

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Does Virtual Staging Actually Work? What the Staging Data Shows

Virtual Staging

NAR's Profile of Home Staging found 83% of buyers' agents say staging helps buyers visualize a property as their future home - yet only about one in five sellers' agents stage every listing.

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What Professional Photos Are Worth for a Vacation Rental

Vacation Rentals

Airbnb reports that 85% of hosts recoup the cost of professional photography with a single night's stay, and that hosts with pro photos may earn up to 21% more. The data, from Airbnb itself.

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Floor Plans: The Listing Feature Buyers Keep Asking For

Floor Plans & 3D

Zillow found 79% of prospective buyers are more likely to view a listing that includes a floor plan they like, and more than half regret touring homes they would have skipped if they had seen the floor plan first.

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