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87% -- buyers ranking photos most useful for Home buyers searching online (2026)

2026  · National Association of Realtors

87% of buyers ranked photos as the most useful feature when searching for a home online.

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87%
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2026
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Home buyers searching online
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National Association of Realtors Primary Tier C
https://www.skywallphotography.com/the-role-property-photography-plays-in-selling-your-home/ ↗
Confidence: 48/100 Vintage: 2026 Channel: Deep Crawl
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The Role Property Photography Plays In Selling Your Home
The Role Property Photography Plays In Selling Your Home Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Quick Answer: Properties with professional photography receive on average 61% more online views and sell up to 32% faster than listings with amateur photos. Investing between £150-£300 in expert property photogra…
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Home buyers searching online: 87% buyers ranking photos most useful. Source: National Association of Realtors (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/nar-photos-most-useful-feature
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