At HomeJab, we take pride in delivering high-quality real estate photography to our customers nationwide.
One of the key reasons for our success is our rigorous process for selecting, evaluating, and ranking the photographers on our platform.
Unlike other marketplaces that simply list photographers without vetting, we go the extra mile to ensure that only the best professionals represent our brand.
Here’s how we do it.
Step 1: Photographer Sign-Up and Equipment Check
The process starts the moment a photographer signs up on our platform. We first verify that they have the necessary professional-grade equipment.
A full-frame camera with the right real estate lens is essential for capturing high-quality images that meet industry standards. This ensures that every photographer working with us has the tools required to produce stunning visuals for our clients.
Step 2: Portfolio Review and Subjective Assessment
Having the right equipment is just the beginning. Each applicant must also submit sample photos of their real estate work. Our team carefully reviews these images, looking for consistency, composition, lighting, and overall quality.
While this step involves some subjectivity, our experience in real estate photography allows us to identify photographers who meet our high standards. If their work meets our criteria, they are onboarded onto the HomeJab platform.
Step 3: First Shoot Evaluation
A photographer’s first job is critical. We don’t just evaluate the quality of their images—we assess their professionalism, too. After completing their first shoot, we analyze several key factors:
- Did they arrive on time?
- Were the photos uploaded promptly?
- Did they follow customer instructions?
- Were there any customer complaints?
This holistic evaluation helps us ensure that our photographers are not only skilled but also reliable and professional.
Step 4: Ongoing Performance Scoring
At HomeJab, we believe in continuous improvement. Every photographer receives an ongoing score based on multiple factors, including:
- Customer feedback: Any complaints about quality, professionalism, or interaction with homeowners impact their score.
- Timeliness: Late arrivals and last-minute cancellations result in score deductions.
- Customer service: Photographers must be courteous and respectful while working inside someone’s home. Negative reports from customers affect their ranking.
Photographers who fail to meet our expectations risk removal from the platform, ensuring that only the best remain active.
Step 5: AI-Powered Image Scoring
To maintain objective and consistent quality control, we’ve partnered with Restb.ai, a leading computer vision company specializing in real estate imagery. Their AI model analyzes and scores every photo uploaded to our system.
Over hundreds of shoots, this automatic scoring provides a reliable, data-driven assessment of each photographer’s work. This technology helps us track long-term performance and maintain a high standard of excellence.
Step 6: Job Assignments Based on Performance
Photographers with the highest scores get priority in our scheduling system. This means that when a job is available, it is assigned to those who have consistently demonstrated top-quality work and excellent customer service.
This approach ensures that our clients receive the best possible experience, every time.
The HomeJab Difference
By combining subjective expertise, real customer feedback, and AI-driven analytics, we’ve created a system that truly identifies the best real estate photographers. When we say that HomeJab photographers are among the top in the industry, we mean it—both from our professional grading and from objective AI scoring.
Whether you’re a real estate agent looking for high-quality photography or a skilled photographer seeking to join a professional network, HomeJab is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry.
Interested in working with one of our top-rated photographers? Visit HomeJab.com today!
