Want your listing to stand out on REALTOR.ca so the right buyers can't resist booking a showing? In this episode of the Rock n' Realty Podcast, I’m giving you a backstage pass to the world of real estate photography in Ontario with Jacob Markowiak, a professional real estate photographer with Pumpkin House Photography located in Orangeville, Ontario.

We break down what buyers notice first, what sellers should do to prep for photos, and what actually makes a home look irresistible online, without crossing into misleading marketing. We also talk about the most requested listing media right now, including video walkthroughs, drone and aerial footage, and how AI is changing real estate photos and listing videos, plus what buyers and sellers should keep in mind.

If you’re selling a property, this helps you understand how getting the right photography and video can help you get the most out of your home's marketing. If you’re buying, this helps you read listing photos smarter and shop with confidence.

Contact Jacob at Pumpkin House Photography:
jacob@pumpkinhousephoto.com
416-528-4853

Work with me: https://linktr.ee/teresagabriele_realtor
Teresa Gabriele, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Ronan Realty, Brokerage
2-119 Broadway, Orangeville ON
(519) 943-0860
teresagabriele@ronanrealty.com

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Pumpkin House Photography
04:15 The Impact of Presentation Media on Sales
07:48 Understanding the Role of Media in Real Estate
10:06 A Day in the Life During Peak Season
12:26 The Booking and Planning Process
13:44 What to expect: Booking to Delivery
14:58 Shooting Different Types of Properties
19:37 Meeting Timelines to List: When should we call?
20:16 Non-Negotiables for Shoot Day
21:18 Non-Negotiables on Shoot Day
22:31 Quick Fixes for Improving Shoots
24:46 Final Thoughts and Insights
24:54 Smaller Doesn't Always Equal Easy (Condo Shooting)
29:13 Most Popular Photo Packages