Goodlook Featured on Redfin: What Sellers Should Know Before a Drone Shoot

Redfin recently asked us to weigh in on how home sellers should get ready for a drone shoot, and Redfin's article on drone photography regulations is now live on their blog.

Our answer was short. Sellers don't need to call the airport, the FAA, or anyone else. Airspace checks and Part 107 certification are the pilot's job, and a licensed pilot with insurance handles that before the drone leaves the case. A seller in Johnston County shouldn't have to know where the nearest airport sits relative to their cul-de-sac.

What sellers do own is the yard. A garden hose coiled by the spigot looks tidy from the street. From 200 feet up, it's a green line across the lawn. The same goes for trash cans on the side of the house, pool equipment, kids' toys, and the third car in the driveway. Mow the day before, put the cans in the garage, clear the driveway, and straighten the patio furniture. That covers most of it.

Timing matters too. If a property sits in restricted airspace, authorization can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, so the drone shoot belongs on the pre-listing schedule next to the inspection and the deep clean, not in the week the listing goes live.

The full article covers airspace classes, Part 107, insurance, and yard prep, with input from drone pilots around the country. We were named a local expert on Redfin, a subsidiary of Rocket. Read the full article here: Navigating Drone Photography Regulations for Your Home Shoot

Listing soon? Our 55-point checklist covers the inside of the house, and you can book your shoot at goodlooknc.com/order.