Rental Property Photos (what to do and what not to do in 2025)

Midterm Rental ConsultingSep 30, 20252m 34s660 viewsScore 75
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intermediate
rental property photos
listing photography
staging tips
short-term rental marketing
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Summary

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Learn how to avoid common mistakes when taking professional photos for your rental property. This guide covers issues like cutting off elements, inappropriate staging, and poor lighting, offering actionable tips to ensure your listing stands out.

Key insights

  • Staging a dining table with coffee and an open laptop is often more representative of how renters use the space than formal settings with fancy glasses, especially in smaller rental units.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using fake or cloudy skies in exterior property photos can be less effective than rescheduling for a sunny day, even if it incurs a cancellation fee.

Tools & resources

  • Erin Spradlin's Midterm Rental Booksbook

    Access books by Erin Spradlin focused on midterm rentals for further guidance.

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