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Real Estate Photographer (Independent Contractor – 1099)
Location: Florida Panhandle (Pensacola surrounding areas)
Ziprent is seeking reliable, experienced Real Estate Photographers with strong editing skills to support our growing rental market.
Assignments will begin on an as-needed basis but will increase as our presence in the area expands.
Service Area Requirements
- Must be willing to service Pensacola and surrounding areas
- Minimum 50-mile travel radius required (preference for those open to longer distances)
About This Role
As a fully remote property management company, our field appointments include tasks beyond standard real estate photography. Please apply only if you are comfortable handling the full scope of field responsibilities.
Each listing appointment includes:
- Fully edited listing photos
- Lockbox pick-up and installation
- Key management and key testing
- Completing an initial property walkthrough and submitting a condition report
Appointments typically take around 2 hours, but can vary depending on property size.
Responsibilities
- Independent Contractor (1099) position
- Respond promptly to new assignment requests via email
- Required 24 hour turnaround time
- Be available for multiple shoots per month
- Deliver 15–25 professionally edited, high-quality interior/exterior photos
- Pick up and install smart lockboxes (within ~35 miles of home or assignment location)
- Replace lockbox batteries (provided by Ziprent)
- Install electronic and classic lockboxes, document installation, and test all keys
- Complete an initial property walkthrough and submit a full condition report (approx. 1 hour; varies by property)
- Capture 3D Zillow Tours Floorplans (requires compatible 360 camera)
- Submit invoices and accept payment via ACH
- Compensation typically ranges $225–$325 per appointment (for properties 1,000–1,500 sq ft)
Required
- Real estate photography portfolio
- Professional photography equipment, including a 360 camera compatible with Zillow
- Advanced photo editing skills
- High-quality wide-angle lens
- Valid driver’s license
- Flexible schedule
- Willingness to travel 35–50 miles
- Excellent communication skills
- Updated mobile device capable of taking clear images for walkthrough reports
Good to Have
- Knowledge of FHA and housing compliance (CO detectors, smoke alarms, heating/AC)
- Strong attention to detail
- Tech-savvy abilities
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Clean background
- Professional demeanor
- Real estate photography and editing experience
- Strong written communication skills
How to Apply
Please email your portfolio and/or website to photographers@ziprent.com with the following:
- Full name
- City of residence
- General weekly availability (Monday-Sunday 8am-6pm)
- Service areas (all counties you are willing to service)
No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 4 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Please list all counties you are willing to service.
- Please confirm your general weekly availability (Monday–Sunday, 8 AM–6 PM).
- Please confirm you have reviewed the full scope of tasks and understand that lockbox pick-ups within your service area are required as part of the role.
- Please confirm that you have a 360 camera compatible with Zillow for 3D tours and floorplans.
- Please describe your real estate photography shooting techniques and provide links to your portfolio or website.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $100