Are you watermarking or branding your photos?

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David Barr (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty)

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

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One of my MLS providers puts a huge brand on the bottom right corner of every photo. You pay a professional photographer serious $$$ to get perfect shots, create a mood... then the MLS brand ruins the image.

Mar 16, 2016 03:05 AM

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Candace Bailey

LSI Life - Las Vegas, NV

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Yes, we brand our photos and it is worth the time.

Mar 23, 2016 04:46 AM

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

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I don't, and know I should.

Mar 17, 2016 04:44 AM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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No, if you would like to borrow one of my pics David, just ask and I will be happy to share.

The world is a much better place when we are not stingy over such things.

Mar 17, 2016 02:01 AM

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Bob Crane

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

My MLS won't let us, they do their own branding. For all other sites, I do significant watermarking including my logo and text saying to call me.

Mar 16, 2016 10:51 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Not at the present.

Mar 16, 2016 04:39 AM

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Marco Giancola

Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL

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NO

Mar 16, 2016 02:59 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

David, I am branding my photos. It takes time but it is well worth it.

Mar 16, 2016 02:03 AM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

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No but should

Mar 16, 2016 01:57 AM

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

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Only on rare occasions. Sounds like something I should do more of

Mar 16, 2016 01:51 AM

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Candice A. Donofrio

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I actually have been working on some reports this AM with logo watermark on my photos. I am going to your post and see what you can further enlighten me with.

Mar 16, 2016 01:40 AM

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

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yes I do and I even do it in the MLS photos. It does not have my firm name, or a phone number and you can't find it unless you blow the photo up. But it certainly makes it hard for those agents who steal them to say "that's not your photo" when I can blow it up and show them my tiny watermark

Mar 16, 2016 03:22 PM

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FN LN

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Only where appropriate.

Mar 16, 2016 02:46 PM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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No...but our MLS does and the photos we down load become the property f the MLS

Mar 16, 2016 03:30 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Yes

Mar 16, 2016 01:55 AM

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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team

Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA

Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

No I don't but perhaps I'll read your blog and start.

Mar 16, 2016 01:23 AM

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Diana L Faulkner

Romanoff Realty - Alamo Heights, TX

Alamo Heights Homes for Sale - Concierge Service

I have not yet begun watermarking my photos. Thank you for bringing the SEO benefit to my attention. I wasn't aware of that. I will pay a visit to your blog.

Mar 16, 2016 01:05 AM

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One of my MLS providers puts a huge brand on the bottom right corner of every photo. You pay a professional photographer serious $$$ to get perfect shots, create a mood... then the MLS brand ruins the image.
No, if you would like to borrow one of my pics David, just ask and I will be happy to share.

The world is a much better place when we are not stingy over such things.
My MLS won't let us, they do their own branding. For all other sites, I do significant watermarking including my logo and text saying to call me.
David, I am branding my photos. It takes time but it is well worth it.
Only on rare occasions. Sounds like something I should do more of
I actually have been working on some reports this AM with logo watermark on my photos. I am going to your post and see what you can further enlighten me with.
yes I do and I even do it in the MLS photos. It does not have my firm name, or a phone number and you can't find it unless you blow the photo up. But it certainly makes it hard for those agents who steal them to say "that's not your photo" when I can blow it up and show them my tiny watermark
No...but our MLS does and the photos we down load become the property f the MLS
I have not yet begun watermarking my photos. Thank you for bringing the SEO benefit to my attention. I wasn't aware of that. I will pay a visit to your blog.