I deliver photographs numbered in the order I think works best for the listing. My aim is to make uploading easier for the Realtor and give buyers a logical way to move through the home.
The usual sequence starts outside, introduces the interior with a strong living room or kitchen image, then continues through the property.
Show the exterior first
I normally start with the front of the home. When aerial photographs are included, the exterior group can also show the front, backyard and wider setting before the viewer moves inside.
Those images introduce the building and its surroundings. For an acreage, they can also help connect the home to the land and other structures.
Make the first interior view count
When we move inside, I want that first image to be a strong one. It is often the living room or kitchen—a view that introduces the main living space and makes the viewer want to explore it.
From there, I arrange the photographs in a sequence that makes sense for that home. The layout determines the progression; I do not force every property into the same room order.
Avoid jumping between unrelated spaces
One thing I dislike in a listing gallery is an abrupt jump from the front exterior to a bathroom or basement, then back to the living room and kitchen.
The photographs may be good individually, but the order asks the viewer to keep working out where they are. A more logical progression makes the home easier to follow.
Use the numbered delivery as your starting point
The preparation is already done when I send the gallery. Start with the numbered files, then check the uploaded result. Different platforms may sort files differently, so preview the listing rather than assume the upload kept the intended order.
Check that the opening view is correct and that rooms stay grouped sensibly. If you need to select a shorter gallery, keep the same basic progression and retain the views that explain the property.
See my real estate photography services, or use the client help desk if you need help with your delivered media.
