Working with Estate Agents
Business & Marketing | 7 min read
Estate agents are the bread and butter of most property photography businesses. Building strong relationships with agents leads to consistent, reliable work.
Many agents want a fixed monthly fee or a per-property rate with a volume discount. Common arrangements:
I recommend starting with per-property pricing and moving to retainers once you've established trust and consistent volume.
Key Takeaways
- Visit agencies in person with your portfolio, don't just email
- Reliability and turnaround speed matter more to agents than artistic flair
- Offer volume discounts to secure regular work
- Deliver on time every time, it's the foundation of the relationship
- Start with per-property pricing and move to retainers as trust builds