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A Stage to Sell Tip from SmartShot Photo If you’ve ever walked into a home and something just felt… off, you couldn’t quite put your finger on it, but it didn’t feel clean or “put together”, chances are, you were looking at a caulking problem. Not consciously, of course. No one walks into a...
Gary had a new listing and a bold idea: drone shots.
He didn’t have a drone. Or a license. Or, frankly, a plan.
But his neighbor’s 15-year-old nephew “was super good at flying one,” so naturally, Gary handed over the keys to the sky. Moments later, the drone was embedded in a neighbor’s window, a squirrel had a near-death experience, and Gary discovered that “just winging it” isn’t an FAA-approved flight plan.
Spoiler alert: The fines for using an unlicensed drone pilot? Up to $11,000. Per flight.
Learn what Gary should’ve done—and how SmartShot Photo can help you avoid a crash landing of your own.
There’s a common misconception in home design that elegance has to be formal, or that upscale equals uninviting. But step inside this thoughtfully designed model home and you’ll quickly see that sophistication doesn’t have to come at the expense of warmth. This home is a masterclass in balance,...
Gary was feeling confident—dangerously confident. Armed with nothing but a smartphone and sheer willpower, he set out to take listing photos himself. What followed included mirror selfies, ominous bathroom lighting, and a kitchen shot that looked like it came from a horror movie.
The listing sat for weeks… until SmartShot Photo came to the rescue.
Sure, Gary’s story is fictional. But the mistakes? They happen on MLS listings across the country every single day.
A Stage to Sell Tip from SmartShot Photo There are two types of people in this world: those who clean their blinds regularly, and those who pretend they don't exist. If you're in the second group, you're not alone, and you're not wrong. Blinds are awkward, finicky, and exactly zero percent fun to...