A Realtor’s job has never been easy, but with the advanced use of the Internet and social media as sales tools, it’s even more complicated, making it harder and more time-consuming to stand out. Plus, you now have to contend with homebuyers’ and sellers’ new, higher expectations of the realty process thanks to multiple cable television networks dedicated to selling houses, decorating houses and remodeling houses. Photographer Amy Osness has been in your shoes and can add that “something extra” to your real estate sales marketing plan.

Before she started her photography business, Amy had a career as a real estate agent. So she understands firsthand what’s involved – like how you must work at all hours of the day and night, that you cannot ever ignore your cell phone, that you’ll face frustration from clients on a daily basis.

While working as an agent, Amy realized that her photography expertise could fill a need for other real estate agents. “I was going in and out of these beautiful homes and I began to love the architecture and designs of the houses,” she explains. “I saw that I was much happier taking photos of the houses than I was of selling them. I decided to go into photography full time, combining my skills in photography with my real estate knowledge to offer a unique service to the Real Estate business in my surrounding area.”

“I understand what it takes to sell a home what the buyers are looking for,” Amy says. “And I know that it’s not only important to use quality photos in listings, but because so much Real Estate marketing is done online, it’s also important to have a fast turnaround. That’s why I have a 48-hour guaranteed delivery on Real Estate photos.”

Her main message to Real Estate agents concerning the use of professional photographers is really quite simple:

“As a Realtor, you can no longer take pictures of a house you want to sell – either inside or out – with your cell phone and expect to compete with others in the market,” Amy states. “Obviously when you decide to hire a professional real estate photographer, I want you to hire me,” she smiles, “But even if you hire someone else, I want to get this point across to you … photos taken by a professional real estate photographers are a must.”

View Amy’s gallery to see examples of her real estate photography and to look at her pricing. Contact her to discuss your particular needs and to schedule a photo shoot. Amy also applies her same sense of style to family portraits and landscape and wildlife photos. She currently lives in Leeds, Utah with her husband and a son who is attending college.