We’ve all seen them…real estate headshots plastered over park benches. Do they work? And why do real estate agents need professional headshots?
Real estate headshots have typically been taken by professional photographers, using classic outdoor or studio settings. Recently, however, there’s been a trend towards using modern technology to provide a more convenient, economical, and scalable solution for real estate agent headshots.

What makes a good real estate headshot?
A good real estate headshot should convey professionalism and dynamism. It should show the face of the real estate professional clearly and should capture their personality and confidence.
Additionally, when viewed from a distance, a good realtor headshot should be able to immediately grab the attention of potential customers and make them feel confident they can trust that person with one of the largest decisions of their lives.
Top uses for real estate headshots
Real estate headshots can be used for a variety of purposes. The most common use for real estate headshots is for business cards, websites, and other advertising materials like your classic bench ads. High resolution professional headshots are also necessary for printing signage and any publications like real estate magazines or newspaper articles.

Modern solutions for real estate headshots
Today, there are several modern solutions available for professional real estate headshots.
Modern digital solutions and artificial intelligence can now be used to produce professional real estate headshots quickly and affordably, and can be completed in a much shorter time frame than traditional photography.
For example, many real estate agencies use a remote headshot service, which can be completed in minutes and offers a range of background options and lighting choices.
At Snapbar, we’ve built the first truly automated virtual headshots solution - Studio - that’s ideal for any agencies with 50 or more agents or employees. Our platform can automatically edit and output all of the variations needed for each person, for every use case like email, business cards, high resolution ads, and websites.

Our favorite real estate headshot examples
Finally, we’d like to share our favorite examples of real estate headshots. These photos all exemplify the professional and dynamic qualities that make for great headshots, and are sure to grab the attention of potential customers. Also, some of them are just fun and entertaining.

