Yes, I hire a Pro every time and it may or may not "sell" the property but it does earn me new listings.  I have one photographer who specializes in Architectural Photography and the other provides drone shots and floorplan video tours.

Yes

I love those Bad MLS photo websites!

No, I just take lots of shots and pick the best from what I have.

No.  My photos are really good and my camera is awesome! 

I never do unless the seller demands it.  My problem is turn around.  Usually my sellers want to rock and roll with the listing and I can't wait a week to get the photos back.  I have a pretty fancy camera and it takes nice photos.  In our market, the listings go so fast, there just isn't time for nice brochures and professional photos.

 I do professional photography as a pass-through expense to my client so if they want it I will provide it at cost .....

Yes, I always hire a professional.  Not all of my agents do though.

it was the condition of each of those properties...."the eye buys" and after looking at those homes, the checkbook closes....everything sells but for the right price!!

Wayne & Jean - YES! We have a professional photographer take pictures no matter what price range the home is in.  It makes a HUGE difference in marketing online. Honestly I can't believe most agents haven't figure this out yet.  As we all know there are so many bad, really bad MLS photos out there on any given day. I haven't had any home not sell, thankfully.

I hire a professional photographer for my sale listings.  I photograph my lease listings myself. 

There are dynamics that help or hinder sales no doubt about that. In the end, supply & demand may just have the final say

No, I do not hire a professional photographer for ALL my listings.

And some would call me stupid.

Others know better.

Yes,  we recommend that professional photography is used each and every time.  A

Typically yes. Haven't had any issues with a listing selling for quite some time. Last issue was price

No, not all my listings. I do have a high end camera for the ones I do myself and sometimes when I hire a pro I'm happy sometimes I'm not.  Not on my listings but I have seen some listings with photos that the agent did not do their cleint any favors by allowing/choosing poor (or even horrible) photos.

Yes except for lease listings.

Absolutely. EVERY time.

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl - yes I do - and I see the difference it makes.

I hae $2000+ in camera gear and I know how to use it.  I more than pay for my fear by taking my own photo's

I have an SLR with a wide angle and do pretty good photos Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl.

If it is a million dollar house that needs a floor plan or they request it I get the professionals. 

I do not hire photographers.  I have a SLR camera that is amazing. 

We mostly take our own photos as Nestor is quite good at photography. We take hundreds of photos and then edit them to look great. 

We do hire a drone photographer for aerial shots. 

We have not had a problem selling a home due to photos. 

I've seen some pretty bad photo's on the MLS; there is no excuse. One does not need a professional photographer to take decent shots. For multi-million-dollar properties, the sellers might expect it.

We do our own, since I was trained as a RE photographer. In regard to those photos you posted; definitely all good reasons why people with more money than sense should spend it wisely and hire pros to do the job

If the seller believes that the pictures in the MLS ae the problem, suggest that we drop the price $50,000 and leave the same old dull dreary pictures.  I will bet a lower price will change things more than new pictures.

That is where the agent makes it or break it. 
No, I am the professional photograher and my photos are free to my clients.

Taking crystal clear photos.

Hopefully someone will turn this agent in for stealing photos from her mls. Not only is it unethical but it is illegal.

Remember, you can't fix stupid!

Wayne and Jean - I do think that professional photos make a difference, especially as the home values increase.

I've used professional photography for years!

I take shots for rents or properties that look just bad... otherwise I love my photographer. He has great lenses and yummy soft-wear:) 

I think that professional photography is crucial.

There is no excuse for poor photographs.

Always have from day 1... helps sell the property, helps sell me as an agent to the home seller, and I've been the second agent in on more than one listing, where all I did was provide professional photos to get a home sold.

No I do not for all listings and no it wasn't - I take fair photos however for very high end listings yes, I hire a professional photographer

I do my own pictures. I'm not a bad photographer. I'm not even sure if we have a professional real estate photographer in my area. 

Nope and I take great photos

I do not but feel I deliver professional photos to my sellers. They are always impressed. Bad photos hurt the selling process.

Under 300,000 no over yes.

Yes, we do have a fellow realtor/photographer do our home pictures, though if she is out of town, Roger will do multiple pictures and only post the best ones, which we both go over first Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl.  Photos that show a home to it's best advantage, both inside and outside are huge! 

Yes, my agency requires all photos be done by one of their recommended professional photographers. I think it definitely is an important part, if not the most important part, of marketing.

Not common in Erie unless upper price range especially lake front.