Light, weather and when to shoot
Humid summer haze; spring and October are the exterior seasons. Harbour views are best in the morning. Winter is grey; interiors with lamps on carry it.
What sells here, and what buyers want to see
Federal Hill, Canton and Fells Point sell the rowhouse, the roof deck and the walk; Roland Park and Homeland sell the older house and the canopy; Towson, Lutherville and the northern county sell schools and lots; the shore sells the pier. Buyers ask about the roof, the basement and the parking pad.
The clips to make
- Interior reveal through the rowhouse; staircase climb to the roof deck and a view push to the harbour.
- County houses: front-door approach; slide down into the basement.
- Shore: backyard reveal to the pier.
Rules worth checking
Maryland's disclosure-or-disclaimer choice applies; lead paint covers most of the city's stock and Maryland has its own rental lead rules. Historic districts regulate rowhouse exteriors. Airspace near BWI and the harbour restricts drones over parts of the city.
Disclosure, drone and privacy rules change and differ by MLS and municipality; confirm the current version with your broker before you rely on anything here.
Questions
Is the roof deck the clip that sells a Canton rowhouse?
Usually — a climb to it and a push to the harbour view. It is the outdoor space and the view in one.
How do I show a county house's basement?
A slide down the stairs and a tracking walk across, with the dry corners and the systems in frame. Older stock makes it a question.
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