Light, weather and when to shoot
Grey and wet from October to May — even light inside, dull outside; shoot exteriors on the first dry day. Summer is dry, clear and the exterior season. Turn on every lamp; Portland interiors are lit from within.
What sells here, and what buyers want to see
Irvington, Laurelhurst, Sellwood and Alberta sell the block, the porch and the craftsman details; Lake Oswego and West Linn sell the lake, the schools and the lots; the westside suburbs sell newer construction and the commute. Buyers want the basement, the garage and the covered outdoor room.
The clips to make
- Front-door approach up to the porch on a tree-lined block.
- Staircase climb and tilt up for craftsman details; the older home guide condition clips.
- Backyard reveal to the covered deck.
Rules worth checking
Oregon's seller's property disclosure statement applies. Historic districts regulate exteriors in several close-in neighbourhoods. Airspace near PDX and Hillsboro restricts drones over parts of the metro; a façade glide from across the street is the ground-level substitute.
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
Should I show the basement in a bungalow?
Yes — Portland basements are often finished or finishable and buyers ask. A slide down and a short tracking pass across it is enough.
Is a neighbourhood clip worth it?
In Portland the block is the sale. Ten seconds of the street and the corner shop before the house.
Read next
- Real Estate Video in Oregon: Portland, Bend, the Coast and the ValleyListing video for Oregon agents: Portland's neighbourhoods and suburbs, Bend's high-desert growth, the coast, the Willamette Valley's farms and wine country, grey and dry seasons, and the state's disclosure statement.
- Real Estate Video in the Pacific Northwest: Grey Light, Green ViewsListing video for Seattle, Portland and PNW agents: shooting in overcast light, showing trees, water and mountain views, covered outdoor spaces, and the tech buyer who researches everything online.
- Listing Video for an Older Home: Character, Condition and Not Hiding EitherHow to video a historic or older home: showing original features with the right moves, being straightforward about condition, the systems buyers ask about, and where inspection facts belong.