5 Reasons Illawarra Real Estate Agents Should Be Using Drone Shots
Let’s be honest: selling property in Wollongong and the Illawarra is a visual game.
You’ve got the beaches, the escarpment, the lifestyle.
If you’re still relying on iPhone snaps and a wide-angle lens, you’re leaving money on the table
Here are five reasons you need to get your listings up in the air:
1. The Views Sell Themselves
Buyers don’t just want four walls; they want the balcony looking over Austinmer Beach or the backyard that backs onto the escarpment.
A drone shot shows that in one frame.
Ground photos can’t compete with a sunrise over the ocean or the way the mountains wrap around a property in Thirroul.
2. People Finally “Get” the Layout
Half the time I’m on site, the agent says, “You can’t really see how big the block is from the street.”
Exactly.
A bird’s-eye view shows the pool, the granny flat, the veggie patch, the double garage — all of it. Buyers stop guessing and start picturing their kids running around out back.
3. Luxury Buyers Expect It
If you’re listing a $2 million pad in Wombarra or a hobby farm out near Jamberoo, blurry backyard shots won’t cut it.
High-end buyers scroll past listings that look cheap.
A crisp drone reel screams “this place is special” before they even read the description.
4. Your Listing Stands Out Online
Open up realestate.com.au on any Saturday morning — it’s a sea of thumbnails.
The ones with the little drone icon?
They get the clicks.
I’ve had agents tell me their inquiry rate doubled the week they added aerial shots.
In a market where five agencies are chasing the same buyer, that’s gold.
5. Show Off the Lifestyle, Not Just the House
A two-minute drone flyover can stitch together the house, the beach path, the café strip in Bulli, even the train station for Sydney commuters. It’s not about square metres; it’s about Saturday mornings at the markets and walking the dog at sunset. That’s what people are buying.Time to Level UpLook, drone shots aren’t free, but neither is sitting on a listing for 90 days. If you’re serious about moving property faster (and for better prices), book a shoot. The ocean isn’t going to photograph itself.
Need a local drone pilot who knows the no-fly zones around Wollongong Airport? Drop me a line — happy to chat packages that suit your agency.