How much MONEY can I make as a REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHER?

In this video I go over a few possibilities of income as a real estate photographer by calculating REAL numbers based off of REAL incomes.

[@Andredelapaz07]

how many realtors do I need to work with in order to have 1 job a day for the 5 days out of the week?

[@LoudlabsNYC]

Wow I love the income potential. I need to get out of my current business (breaking news videos) because the income is very limiting and im working 7 nights a week its ridiculous. Watched 3 of your videos so far great content.

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

Thank you Jonathan, it was great 👍🏼

[@uberassault6021]

Here’s what he doesn’t tell you…how difficult it is to get clients! I have a website, a portfolio (when I shot for a real estate photo company), an instagram and facebook page, sent over 2600 emails blasts, and spent over $1000 on google ads. So far I have only had 1 client in 6 months!!!

[@j_p_stratorus211]

Where do you live? I think a lot of it depends on how big the real estate market is in your area. I’ve seen RE photographers in big cities like LA and DFW do very well, likely because those cities are huge and heavily populated areas.

[@israeltor]

​@@j_p_stratorus211 he's exaggerating the numbers. Just think about what he is saying. Good agents have about 12 listings on average. 1 client would only give you 1 shoot per month. Essentially, to have a shoot every day, you'd need at least 264 client agents, give or take. That means you'd have to monopolize all the top producers in your area, and that's just for the 50,000 a year amount.

[@bigsoup868]

And this isnt even including video or add ons this is amazing

[@REPMC]

Yep! Lots of people don't realize the opportunity in certain industries.

[@gregallen1]

This is misleading, people need to understand he’s talking about SALES. You’ll take about 65 percent home. Take it from me I do about 8500 a month in sales and see 4700 a month

[@gregallen1]

He’s telling you this so you can sign up for his course. Number 2 more than half your competition is going to under cut you. Number 3, there are a shit ton of more RE photographs in the business now because of dip shits like this

[@mikestewart4733]

Hey Jonathan...nice video. How long are you estimating it takes to photograph a home and what are you anticipating for drive time between homes? In many larger markets like LA, Houston, Chicago, New York, etc the drive time will be a real impediment to getting to 4 homes a day.

[@REPMC]

Thanks Mike! I estimate this as a half hour between homes and 1 hour shooting the home (on average). Some homes will take longer and some homes will take less time. And yes you are 100% correct regarding driving times. I would also be charging more in those markets to offset such realities. Another important thing to do is to try and arrange your shoots so that you are not driving back and forth across town. My clients understand that after they book something online, I may call them to adjust the time based on my geography that day and they know to expect that.

[@sidehustlers336]

@@REPMC curious on one thing. Anybody get a real estate license as a full time real estate photographer primarily to get easier access to realtors? And actually have access to houses on your own time?

[@REPMC]

@@sidehustlers336 There are some benefits to having a real estate license like being able to access the MLS, but it’s definitely not necessary. I looked at getting my license and decided against it.

[@samuelhildebrandt9074]

Driving a motorbike will help you keep those drive times and keep fuel costs down

[@brandonlee1292]

Do you have a video showing how to get 2-4 shoots a business day all year round? That’s been my struggle - inconsistent work

[@REPMC]

I’ll add it next! I’ll be doing a video on how to get clients then I’ll do this one. 👍

[@melq1616]

Hi Jonathan, what lens do you recommend to start with for real estate/interiors? I’m thinking a 16-35. And is f4 enough? Thanks, and the video was very insightful and motivating

[@palebeachbum]

Thank you for the info and insight. I had no idea what real estate photographers charge for a job, but I'm surprised it's only a couple hundred bucks per home. How does that break down? I'm wonder what the pricing structure is like for the client. Per photo or per hour?

[@NaySeld]

That’s just a basic house like under 2,000 sq Ft. Imagine what they charge for bigger homes including video and 3d tours ect. Looking at $1,000 or more for a shoot

[@palebeachbum]

@@NaySeld not in my area. After watching this I researched RE photographers in my area. Depending on the photographer, $150-200 for just photos. Add drone pics and video, under $500. Seems like a lot of work for the money when you factor in travel expenses and editing time.

[@theatlasvision]

outsource the editing and boom@@palebeachbum

[@gnnadi1]

Do you offer mentoring, I just want a side hustle maybe 1-2 houses a week. Can you teach me how to do that. I am clueless.

[@REPMC]

Yes I can show you the way. Let me know how to reach you.

[@samdub]

Very insightful!

[@SirFency]

I would love this to be true. I would love to go shoot a couple houses a day and not be on call anymore. How do you get clients especially without a portfolio. I was thinking of working for a real estate photography company to get some experience.

[@REPMC]

Check out my other videos on how to get clients, and don’t work for someone else. Work for yourself. It’s by far the best way.

[@dragosbmw4375]

Excellent video. What cameras and lenses are best for home interior and exterior photography

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

By the way, do you still have course?

[@DeViceCrimsin_]

Why use a 4.33 multiplier? I don't understand

[@REPMC]

There’s an average of 4.33 weeks in a month. Learned this in finance. 👍

[@brucewilson9958]

I don’t know many people who have a completely full weekly schedule for 43 weeks

[@awillingvessel238]

How did you hit 207K in one year? Can you give me steps on how to build a business like yours?

[@MikeyLiveSimply]

Is there a way I can contact you to audit my new real estate photo business? Thanks for the great content

[@justinmichaelfilms]

I guess this works if you live in a city. I would need to be shooting every real estate opportunity and working with every realty company in my area to pull in even 2 jobs per day. lol

[@uberassault6021]

I live in LA and have only had 1 client!

[@siriobellazzecca4152]

Can i charge my matterport services by sq/ft ?

[@siriobellazzecca4152]

Im starting with a matterport camera and and a drone, you think is harder to sell a service like that without selling photograpy services?

[@Hoss_VegasTTV]

You’re making 700k a year and your shooters are making 45k a year?

[@REPMC]

No I don’t make 700k a year and my employees make around 50k base with bonuses and expenses paid. 👍

[@muhammada.ibrahim2329]

Hey Jonathan...i am junior real estate photographer, how much do you think i should for as an estimate?

[@thuggin3114]

The only problem is getting more than 1 shoot a week!

[@REPMC]

Pshhhh. Easy!

[@uberassault6021]

Try more than 1 shoot in 6 months in Los Angeles

[@SnakrGarage]

Taxes, dont forget taxes... Uncle Sam is watching you 🤣🤣