Also called: Property Photographer
Photographs homes for sale, often adding drone shots and 3D virtual tours.
They might shoot four houses a day, bracketing exposures so windows aren't blown out. Many also fly drones and create Matterport 3D tours. Quick turnaround keeps agents happy.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. No degree; FAA Part 107 drone license for aerial work.
Ways in: Self-taught, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Photography.
Growing about average. Tied to housing market activity.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI editing, virtual staging and automated 3D tour cameras speed the work and lower prices; someone still shoots the house.
Age 18+. One way to start: Offer real estate agents ground-level listing photos; drone shots need an FAA license
Classes: Photography, Business, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4021.
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