Full Time Real Estate Photographer

It's been a while, but we're back! After a year+ long break during the 2020 pandemic, the Full Time Real Estate Photographer is back to kick off Season 2 with a re-introduction, our thoughts on the future of the podcast, and we answer 3 questions sent in from listeners of the show.  You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with Kit.co. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.co/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode features one of the founders of iGUIDE, and we discuss virtual tours, floorplans, and how important these things are to the future of the industry. Don't worry, it's not a 90-minute sales pitch, all of the executives at iGUIDE are firm believers in delivering as much value as possible, and this podcast was no exception. If you are interested in their system, check them out here: https://goiguide.com/ You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here - https://amzn.to/2NKysPF And in the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

In this episode, we have a couple more questions to answer from a couple of our esteemed subscribers. I also share a very special update at the very end of the episode about an interesting case with a disgruntled photography client who went out to take revenge. Before we get to the update we get to discuss marketing for your real estate photography business. What special actions can we take to maximize the impact of our marketing efforts? We also get into a very in-depth walkthrough on the business systems I am using with Zapier, G-suite, Calendly, and we also get into my CRM that I am currently using. If you have ever thought about automating some systems in your business, I share an overview of how it works in mine. Send in some questions if you want to get into more specifics. You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here - https://amzn.to/2NKysPF And in the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

We have some great questions to answer from a couple of followers of the podcast. We discuss working with staging companies, how to set up business relationships to you can get more photoshoots, and how to bring up the issue of staging with our clients. We also talk at length about adding video services to your real estate business, and I share some info on an amazing course that is the one and only video production training that you will ever need. You can find the Real Estate https://courses.fulltimefilmmaker.com/p/real-estate-video-pro?affcode=230196_zdvus0fw, and you can find the main course page that (if you buy) you will have lifetime access to all of the content including the real estate module, among so many others right here: https://courses.fulltimefilmmaker.com/?affcode=230196_zdvus0fw You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here - https://amzn.to/2NKysPF And in the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

Got some great questions to answer from a listener of the podcast. We had a little more to say about office presentations and public speaking skills. We talked about the specific issues when you are presenting to clients when you arent 100% confident in your mastery of the language. We even talked a little bit about Virtual staging.  You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here - https://amzn.to/2NKysPF And in the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

Got some great questions to answer from a listener of the podcast. We covered Office presentations, and what to do if you feel like you are striking out and not getting the number of presentations that you are looking for. We cover scheduling with Calendly, and how I set up my Calendly calendar. I also dived into the issue of competition. What do you do when you have other photographers or photography companies offering better deals or services? By the way, if you are interested in going to that PFRE Conference in Vegas, the registration page is here: https://pfre.regfox.com/pfre-conference-2019-usd You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here - https://amzn.to/2NKysPF   And in the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre   You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

I had the opportunity to get a real estate photography business owner on the phone to discuss the business. Dave is from Alaska, and he currently has 11 team members in his business, and they are doing about 200 photoshoots per month. Dave reached out to me with a question about hiring employees as contractors, and about coaching. We covered both of those topics and more.  Check out Dave's Instagram and business page right here: https://www.dmdrealestatephotography.com/ and his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/dmdrealestatephotography/ (You really should check it out, he has some great images). You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here - https://amzn.to/2NKysPF  And in the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre  You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode is a mashup of two listener questions. We cover hiring new staff. The types of employees I look for, and where I look for them. We also talk about the scheduling/booking solution that we are using, and go into detail of how we use it, and why.  You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book herehttps://amzn.to/2NKysPF  In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre  You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode is about how you can set up your business banking, your LLC, and even a few more recommendations for a business phone number, and address. It can seem daunting to set up a new business, but when you know which steps to take, it's not only achievable, it's easy. This eposide was answering a question sent in by https://www.instagram.com/jmacpro/, thanks Joey! You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com Sponsorships: off for this episode --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode is all about matterport in your business. I review some of the issues with using matterport in terms of the cost, and I share some tips that can help you not only mitigate expenses, but to also profit more in your business. You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

 On this episode I answer a couple questions that one of the FTREP podcast listeners sent in via instagram. It was a 2 part question about the business systems that we use, and an overview of the client booking cycle, from making the first appointment, to taking and delivering our photos. We also addressed contracts, and their use within a real estate photography business. If you would like to send in a question as well, I share my contact info at the end of the episode.  You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

 On this episode we got Logan Eliot on the phone. Logan called in from Nebraska to discuss how he got started in real estate photography, and how some of the ideas he learned from listening to this very podcast, reading the Full Time Real Estate Photographer book (https://amzn.to/2rrWmmO), and more. Logan started 8 months ago, and is already seeing regular weekly photoshoots after only 2 office presentations!  Here are the links mentioned in the podcast for further reading on copyrights over our images: https://law.justia.com/constitution/us/article-1/50-copyrights-and-patents.html https://thelawtog.com/copyright-laws-for-photographers/ https://thelawtog.com/copyright-laws-for-photographers/ Here is a link to see Logan's checklist and his printed portfolio he mentions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oI1ovM0vEuJd1EkqDoOGotX3-oJ3ejwH You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with Kit.co. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.co/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

 On this episode we got Logan Eliot on the phone. Logan called in from Nebraska to discuss how he got started in real estate photography, and how some of the ideas he learned from listening to this very podcast, reading the Full Time Real Estate Photographer book (https://amzn.to/2rrWmmO), and more. Logan started 8 months ago, and is already seeing regular weekly photoshoots after only 2 office presentations!  Here are the links mentioned in the podcast for further reading on copyrights over our images: https://law.justia.com/constitution/us/article-1/50-copyrights-and-patents.html https://thelawtog.com/copyright-laws-for-photographers/ https://thelawtog.com/copyright-laws-for-photographers/ Here is a link to see Logan's checklist and his printed portfolio he mentions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oI1ovM0vEuJd1EkqDoOGotX3-oJ3ejwH You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode is about all of the basic equipment you will need to get a real estate shoot done. We talk about the specific gear, how to use it, and so much more! You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode answer's Angel's question about a new issue that he has been dealing with. Angel raised his prices during a busy time of the year, and now he is finding that his old client's aren't calling back anymore. I answered Angel's question, and a little more.  You can check out Angel's work on instagram @the_aes.thete (#HeDoesAGreatJob). You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode is all about those awkward conversations we might have where some potential clients try to promise you that they will be bringing you so much new business, that you should give them a discount, or worse. You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

We got a few questions sent in by the great and powerful Michael Hirakami. I answer his questions about the camera he is using, whether he needs to upgrade, other gear that he could use, and even answering some questions about upgrading and investing in new gear. If you would like to send in your own question, check out the contact info at the end of the show notes. You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

I got to sit down with a brand new photographer trainee and talk about his experiences. Madison has had a lifelong passion for videography, and now he is working in my business as a Full Time Real Estate Photographer. We talked about how he got the job, how his training/learning is coming along, and more.  You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode is all about how bringing on employees can help you make quantum leaps in your photography business. We talk about growth oriented goals, the need to build a team in order to reach those goals, and the A->Z approach for growing your business by hiring staff. It can seem totally out of reach to many photographers, but there is a surprisingly simple way to bring on staff to help you go out and make even more money than ever before.  You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support

This episode is about the tipping point that many photographers reach. When you start as a hobby photographer, enthusiast, or maybe even if you are taking some part time work already, when it it time to make the leap to go full time? In some cases, you could even build up a thriving part time business, but if you are at a point where you haven't gone into business yet, this episode should give you some insight on making the switch.  You can find the Fulltime Real Estate Photographer book here In the interest of keeping my gear recommendation section a bit shorter, and sharing even more information than before, I have created a link with https://kit.com/ftre. You can follow this link to see the same gear that I am using, and if you follow those links to make a purchase online, I will get a commission. I recommend that you first see if you can get much of this gear used for a better deal, in which case I welcome you to use the Kit I have set up as more of a shopping list to reference. For the items that you plan on buying new online, using the affiliate links would be a great help toward supporting this podcast. You can find all gear recommendations here: https://kit.com/ftre You can find me on Instagram @tomvargeletis or email me directly at Tom@FTREPhoto.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realestatephoto/support