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Straightforward advice for Airbnb hosts, short-term rental investors and real estate agents, backed by real data on what great photos are worth.
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Showcase Your Amenities: The Colorado Airbnb Features That Earn More
AirDNA data shows hot tub homes earn 52% more per available night in winter. Here's which amenities move the needle and how to photograph them.
Read the articleWhy Drone Photos Belong in Every Colorado Listing
81% of buyers say listing photos are very useful, and drone photos show what ground shots can't: the lot, the views and the neighborhood. Here's how to use them.
Read the articleAre 3D Tours Worth It? What Zillow's Data Shows
Zillow reports listings with a 3D Home tour and interactive floor plan got 43% more page views and 49% more saves. Here's when a 3D tour pays off.
Read the articleWhy Every Listing Should Have a Floor Plan
57% of buyers say floor plans are very useful, yet many listings still skip them. Here's what a floor plan does that photos can't, and what it costs.
Read the articleYour Listing Photos Are the First Showing: What Buyer Data Says
46% of buyers start their search online, and 81% call listing photos very useful. Here's what that means for how you market every listing.
Read the articleDo Professional Photos Really Pay Off on Airbnb? What the Numbers Say
Airbnb's own data shows hosts with professional photos earn 21% more and get 19% more bookings. Here's what that means for a Colorado short-term rental.
Read the articleHow Many Photos Should Your Airbnb Listing Have? (And Which One Goes First)
Data from 359,722 US listings shows complete photo galleries earn far more per night. Here's how many photos to use, what to include and how to order them.
Read the articleHow to Prepare Your Short-Term Rental for a Photo Shoot
A host's checklist for getting a Colorado Airbnb or VRBO ready for professional photos, from staging the bedrooms to showing off the hot tub.
Read the articleWhy Professional Photos Help Homes Sell Faster and for More
Redfin found professionally photographed homes sold for $3,400 to $11,200 more and about three weeks faster. Here's why listing photos matter so much.
Read the articleBook Your Next Listing Shoot Today
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