Typical Price Ranges
These ranges reflect commonly advertised rates for the Reno-Tahoe market. They are estimates, not guarantees - request a quote for exact pricing on your property.
Listing Photography
HDR interior and exterior photos that make listings stand out on the MLS, Zillow, and Redfin.
Drone & Aerial Photography
FAA Part 107 compliant aerial photos and video showing lot, views, and proximity to Lake Tahoe.
Twilight Photography
Dusk exterior shots with warm interior glow - the highest-click images on any listing.
Virtual Staging
Digitally furnish vacant rooms for a fraction of physical staging cost.
Video Walkthroughs
Cinematic walkthrough video and vertical reels for YouTube, Instagram, and the MLS.
Floor Plans & 3D Tours
Measured floor plans and immersive 3D tours that pre-qualify showings.
What Moves the Price Up or Down
- Property size: most photographers price by square footage brackets; a 4,000 sq ft home costs more than a 1,200 sq ft condo.
- Bundling: booking photos + drone + floor plan in one visit is almost always cheaper than booking separately.
- Location: Tahoe basin shoots may carry travel time, and winter access can affect scheduling.
- Turnaround: rush (same/next-day) delivery often carries a surcharge.
- Luxury tier: large estates and lakefront properties typically get premium packages with more images, twilight, and video.
Is It Worth It?
The National Association of REALTORS® reports photos are the most useful online feature for buyers, and a Redfin analysis found professionally photographed homes sold faster and for more money relative to list price. On a $500,000 listing, a few hundred dollars of photography is usually the highest-leverage marketing spend an agent makes.