PHOTOGRAPHER
Real Estate Photography Companies of all sizes are eligible for AREP Membership.
OUR MISSION
Photographers and photography companies are key partners in creating the visual media for the real estate industry. As such, the demands on the photographer to provide professional services is ever increasing.
AREP supports photography companies by providing guidance on licensing, professional certification/standards, business and photography education, and Home Owner, Agent & Broker education on the value of real estate photography.
CREATING A UNIFIED VOICE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE PROVIDERS
By bringing a diverse group of members together, the Association seeks to further establish the legitimacy of real estate photography as a true profession in a way that will benefit every level of the industry from established national companies to independent photographers.
COMMUNICATING THE VALUE OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The Association takes the lead in creating awareness and communicating the value of the photographer to Home Sellers, Agents, and Brokers.
PROVIDING TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
The Association provides leadership in training and certifying photographers in creating the highest quality media, increasing the standard of service across the industry, and developing their businesses.
DEVELOPING INDUSTRY LEADING LICENSING
The Association has taken the lead in developing licenses that photographers can use with their Agents. The license is free to all photographers. The Association also works with your local MLS to ensure you are aware of how your images are used. The Association provides licensing agreement with any 3rd party wanting to use real estate images. The Association represents the photographer and photography company in any issue arising with MLS’s and other 3rd parties using your images.
MEMBERSHIP
Our members are real estate photography companies and their photographers that service Agents and Brokers with photography, video, floor plans, 3D scans, drone services and other marketing material.
Companies may be a sole practitioner or employ hundreds of photographers either full, part time or contract. Members must show proof of business license and insurance.
AFFILIATE
MLS’s, Brokers, Vendors and Non-Profits are eligible for AREP Affiliate Memberships.
How Do I Join The Association?
Please contact us directly to discuss membership opportunities. Members must provide a business license and proof of insurance.