Working with Realtors: Dos and Don'ts

Have a backbone: Be confident and know your self-worth when working with Realtors to avoid being taken advantage of.
Set boundaries: Establish clear boundaries to avoid being walked over by Realtors.

Don't take on a job without a deposit: Ensure a deposit is paid before starting a job to avoid not getting paid.
Know your Realtor: Build a relationship with your Realtor to understand their needs and expectations.
Be clear about communication and expectations: Establish clear communication and expectations about deliverables, timelines, and working style.

Don't take on too many jobs: Be realistic about your workload and avoid overcommitting to maintain a good profit margin.
Focus on quality over quantity: Prioritize quality over quantity to maintain a good reputation and profit margin.

Know your audience: Understand your target audience and tailor your approach to their needs and preferences.
Constantly network and show off your work: Continuously network and showcase your work to attract new clients and opportunities.
Embrace sales: Recognize the value you bring to Realtors and embrace sales as a necessary part of your business.

Build a contract that works for you: Create a contract that protects your interests and sets clear expectations for clients.
Use a 50% deposit upfront: Require a 50% deposit upfront to secure bookings and ensure payment.
Automate the process: Use tools like Square to automate the booking and payment process.
Set clear expectations: Establish clear expectations for deliverables, timelines, and working style.
Include a weather provision: Account for weather-related issues that may impact job completion.
Set boundaries for client requests: Establish clear guidelines for client requests and changes to avoid scope creep.

Set a review period: Establish a review period for clients to provide feedback and request changes.
Charge for additional edits: Charge clients for additional edits or changes beyond the initial review period.
Use a revision clause: Include a revision clause in your contract to protect your interests and set clear expectations.

Set reasonable delivery expectations: Establish realistic delivery timelines and communicate them clearly to clients.
Offer upsells: Provide opportunities for clients to purchase additional services or products, such as prints.
Automate the delivery process: Use tools to automate the delivery process and reduce administrative tasks.

Don't provide raw photos and videos: Only provide edited photos and videos to clients to protect your intellectual property.
Charge for raw files: Charge clients a premium for access to raw photos and videos.

Always require a deposit before starting a job to ensure payment
Build a relationship with your Realtor to understand their needs and expectations
Clearly communicate expectations about deliverables, timelines, and working style

Be realistic about your workload and avoid overcommitting
Prioritize quality over quantity to maintain a good reputation and profit margin

Understand your target audience and tailor your approach to their needs and preferences
Continuously network and showcase your work to attract new clients and opportunities
Recognize the value you bring to Realtors and embrace sales as a necessary part of your business

Create a contract that protects your interests and sets clear expectations for clients
Require a 50% deposit upfront to secure bookings and ensure payment
Use tools like Square to automate the booking and payment process
Establish clear expectations for deliverables, timelines, and working style
Account for weather-related issues that may impact job completion
Set boundaries for client requests to avoid scope creep

Establish a review period for clients to provide feedback and request changes
Charge clients for additional edits or changes beyond the initial review period
Include a revision clause in your contract to protect your interests and set clear expectations

Establish realistic delivery timelines and communicate them clearly to clients
Provide opportunities for clients to purchase additional services or products, such as prints
Use tools to automate the delivery process and reduce administrative tasks