Why Professional Photography for your Airbnb Property Is a Must
We live in an increasingly visual society. People don’t always seem to have time these days to read the finer detail, so their first impression of something often come from a picture or a photograph. Sometimes only the merest glimpse of something catches their attention. Indeed, studies regularly show that people remember more of what they see, compared to what they read. How often do we show a friend or colleague a picture taken on an iPhone as a way of explaining something we’ve seen that amused or horrified us?
Now think about you’d present your airbnb property
We would all agree that professionally taken photographs look better than iPhone snaps. Of course they do. But sourcing a professional photographer, liaising with an agency, and booking a shoot is a bit of a hassle is it not? So long as guests can see the basics of your property that’s all that matters, right? Wrong. If holiday let management is going to work for you, professional photography is actually essential.
Make the most of your property with quality professional photography
Creating an Airbnb listing and taking some straightforward photos is the easy bit. Getting the absolute most from your property though? That takes a little more time and effort. A gallery full of dimly lit, blurry photos suggests no time or care has been taken with your listing. Guests are therefore entitled to think that your property might suffer from the same lack of attention.
Professional photos can tell an entire story in just moments. And with guests spending on average just five seconds considering a property listing, you’ll need to grab their attention as quickly as you can. There’s no better way to do this than by using professional photos. Here’s a few reasons why:
professional photography, suggests that both a professional and personal service is being offered – from housekeeping to check-in and communication
several excellent airbnb property photos will confirm beyond any doubt the details shown in your listing
you’ll be verifying claims you make in your listing, and viewed first and foremost as an honest host who is willing to show your property to prospective guests and let them make the decision on whether they agree with you
professional photography can draw potential guests right into your home and help them imagine themselves experiencing the perfect holiday there.
How does professional photography work?
Professional photography is an art and how a professional touch changes the way a person viewing photographs of your property connects. Photographers understand your goal of increasing your airbnb bookings and they can use their professional knowledge to set the stage and capture the feelings and images you want to convey. Professional photographers also have a knack for understanding what's important to highlight in a photo and:
by using high-end equipment, proper lighting and a jaundiced eye developed through years of experience, photographers can see and portray certain situations in their best light
using different lenses provides varying levels of sharpness, and expertise with lighting, glares and shadows
deploying camera angles and understanding how to frame a shot all play small, but important roles in creating the perfect photo
they’ll use their artistic license to capture a feeling or an experience and then communicate that visually to your prospective guests on your listing
Getting guests to book with you as an airbnb host
Remember that guests always have high expectations and are. after all. paying good money to stay at your property. By investing in professional photography, prospective guests automatically see you as a host and owner who cares about your home. They’ll naturally assume that you have taken good care of your property, have invested in durable, high quality appliances and furniture, and will make every effort to help them have an excellent stay. They too will behave in a way that respects this. As a result, using professional photography can change your reputation as an airbnb host. Not only that, but high-quality photos can give you a competitive advantage in capturing more of what is a very competitive market.
Elite can help you with professional photography
As part of our outstanding suite of airbnb property management services, we’ve professional photographers on hand to bring the best out of your property, whilst we create a memorable listing for you. It’s always a good idea to use at least a dozen photos to show your property in its best light. Everyone loves an interesting story, and telling one illustrated with professional photos will pique guests’ interest in your property all the more.
More Than Just Airbnb Management
We ensure that your property is maintained to the highest standard required for short-term letting, and with our professional holiday let management service, you’ll never have to worry about a thing, as we can do it all for you. Elite works very closely with you at all stages throughout the letting process. As well as helping you get started as a host, we’ll take the pressure off you, by undertaking the following services:
we’ll automate all of your guest communications and create an inviting welcome pack
we’ll clean and maintain your property to a very high standard for each guest
we can be there to welcome guests at all times of the day and night
we’ll suggest some finishing touches that will help you get five star customer reviews and more bookings in the future
Above all, we want you to feel happy that your airbnb property is in safe hands and is being managed properly. So, what are you waiting for? If you’ve got the property, we’ve got the Airbnb management expertise to get things started for you, allowing you to fully enjoy the financial benefits.