Full Time Real Estate Photographer
By Full Time Real Estate Photogra
Full Time Real Estate PhotographerApr 14, 2019
E39 - S02E01 Full Time Real Estate Photographer is back for Season 2! And we answer a few questions.
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
E38 - Interview - iGUIDE - Virtual tours, floorplans, and how photographers can make more money
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
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
E37 - Advertising and marketing your business, Systems we use to run our business, and a special update
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
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
E36 - Listener Questions - adding video to the business, working with staging companies, and more.
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
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
E35 - Listener Question - Language Barriers, Presentation Skills, and deciding on starting in RE photography
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
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
E34 - Listener Question - Office presentations - Scheduling software - and dealing with Competitors
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
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
E33 - Fulltime Real Estate Photographer Interview - Dave Davis
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
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
E32 - Hiring new staff, appointment booking and scheduling application
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 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
E31 - Banking, Taxes, and LLC. How to set up the business
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 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
E30 - Matterport - How to use it to make more money, and is it worth it?
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 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
E29 - Listener Question - The booking cycle, and the systems we use to run our photography business
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 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
E28 - Interview - Starting a Real Estate Photography business from scratch
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
E27 - What Gear to bring to a photoshoot?
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 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
E26 - Listener Question - I raised my prices, and my client's stopped calling me! What do I do?
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 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
E25 - The "I'll give you so much business" promise, and why it's always a lie
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 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
E24 - Listener Question - Camera, lighting, and starting your Real Estate Photography business
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 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
E23 - Photographer Trainee Interview - Madison
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 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
E22 - Hiring Staff
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 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
E21 - How will you know when to finally go full time?
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 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
E20 - Booking fees, and Getting PAID in Advance
This episode is all about how I implemented booking fees, minimum charges for photoshoots, and how it all works.
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
E19 - Real Estate Portfolio - how to make, share, and what to look for when updating your Real Estate portfolio shots
In this episode we are going over your real estate portfolio. It's important to have one, and they might not be as difficult to pull together as you might think. In addition to talking about what a portfolio is and how anyone can make one (even if you have never done a photoshoot before in your life), we also cover sharing it in print and online. I bring up the exact ways that I am doing it now to help me get new photoshoot clients every day. If you have no idea how to start building your portfolio, how many images to share, or which ones to even consider for adding in, I cover all that too.
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
E18 - Offices (Do I even need one?)
In this episode I talk about the importance of offices for real estate photographers. It's not always for the reasons that you may first think, but offices can be very useful in your business. I talk about setting up and working in a home office, finding commercial spaces, and even a SUPER SECRET technique that you can use to get a crazy deal on your own office space for very little to $0!
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
E17 - Video
This is all about adding real estate video to your business. I go over what I am using, how I am using it, and offer some advise on how you can do this too! In the episode I mention my instagram feed, which you can find here: @tomvargeletis
I also mention my youtube channel where I'm posting my real estate videos right here: Thomas Vargeletis
I hyperlinked the text there to take you to each respective space, if you are viewing this in a format where the hyperlinks are not working, simply typing my name in to each platform should get you there.
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
E16 - Client Interview - Keishla
I had the chance to sit down with a client of mine in her office and talk about how she found her real estate photographer, what her experience was with working with that photographer, and so much more about the real estate photography experience from a real estate agent's perspective!
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
E15 - Photographer Interview - Mauricio
Had the opportunity to talk with Mauricio, a new photographer getting his start in Real Estate. We talked about editing, gear, and a few tricks that will help Mauricio, and any new Real Estate Photographer work faster and make 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 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
E14 - How to price my services, and Should I buy Matterport? (Podcast listener question)
This episode is all about answering Justin Chew's question on pricing and on whether or not a Matterport camera is worth it.
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
E13 - Gear Management/Organization
Here we are talking about how we pack, tote, and manage all of the stuff that we need as real estate Photographers.
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
E12 - Client Interview - Matt Witte
In this episode I met with a long term client of mine, Matt Witte. We talk about the importance of professional real estate photography, how client experience plays into his opinion of the overall service and more! I also announce my newly published book, Full Time Real Estate Photographer
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
E11 - The BEST Camera's For Real Estate Photography?
Here we expand on the ideas from episode 1, and talk a bit about two camera and lens combinations that are great options for beginner real estate photographers, or even pro's who like to work on a budget. Got another update at the end of the episode! FTREP has a published book (available here: https://amzn.to/2rrWmmO) and we also have an updated email address for anyone wishing to reach out: Tom@ftrephoto.com (the old email is still up, but is forwarding to this new address).
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
FTREP - E10 - Client Interview - Kristin Weekley
Had a great opportunity to sit down with a client right after a photoshoot, we had a great discussion about how a real estate agent makes decisions about working with real estate photographers. Even how new photographers can get clients!
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
FTREP - E9 - Pro Tips
Got a list of pro tips here for any full time real estate photographer to keep in mind and use in their business. Throughout the many photoshoots that you do, you pick up on some interesting ideas that help make your life easer, and here are some that you can use without having to learn the hard way.
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
FTREP - E8 Getting Paid
This is all about how we get paid, when to send invoices, how to do it, what forms of payment to accept, why, and how letting invoices slide can get you in A LOT of trouble. Always happy to get some questions, comments, and feedback.
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
FTREP - E7 - Your Gear's Cycle of Life
Photographers need stuff, but nothing lasts forever. Learn about the process of running your business with gear in a way to prevent failures on the job, and keep your stuff up to date.
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
Full Time Real Estate Photographer - E6 - How to work with Tech Challenged Clients
Ever had a client who against all reason could not access files or use your photos? We cover many ways to deal with this, and a special technique for dealing with common questions without loosing valuable time in your day. Some clients will always have tech issues, but with these tools you will be able to prevent many issues and even develop your business practices to improve customer service for all.
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
Full Time Real Estate Photographer - E5 - Law of diminishing returns
Here is one of the most important laws when it comes to buying equipment and investing in your business. Learn how sending more money doesn't always give you a proportional increase in the return that you are getting. Added some housekeeping items at the end, we now have an email address set up if you would like to contact me directly. Listen to the end to get the email, and if you would like to send in a comment/question/hatemail, I look forward to reading your messages, and if they are appropriate I'll read them on future episodes (let me know what name to use when crediting you).
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
Full Time Real Estate Photographer - E4 - Websites
This episode is all about websites for your real estate photography business. How can you Make More Money, and spend less at the same time with a website? Listen to the podcast to find out!
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
Full Time Real Estate Photographer - E3 - Getting clients
If you are going to be a full time real estate photographer, you are going to need a system for getting new clients on a regular basis. This episode is all about doing that.
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