Journal
What actually makes a listing sell.
Practical, specific notes on listing media, staging, and time on market — written for agents.
01Field noteBoost Your Short-Term Rental Income
Boost Your Short-Term Rental Income — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
9 min read
02Field noteMaster Virtual Staging: A Realtor's Essential Guide
Master Virtual Staging: A Realtor's Essential Guide — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
8 min read
03Field noteMaximize Your Listing Videos' Impact
Maximize Your Listing Videos' Impact — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
6 min read
04Field noteMastering the Art of Vacation Rental Photography
Mastering the Art of Vacation Rental Photography — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
5 min read
05Field noteMaximizing Your Listings' Appeal with Professional Photos
Maximizing Your Listings' Appeal with Professional Photos — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
10 min read
06Field noteMastering Real Estate Videos: A Guide for Agents
Mastering Real Estate Videos: A Guide for Agents — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
8 min read
07Field noteBoost Your Listings' Curb Appeal and Attract Top Buyers
A practical curb-appeal guide for real-estate agents: what to fix, how to photograph it, and how to sequence the exterior in a listing.
8 min read
08Field noteWhat Rental Photos Get Wrong That Listings Don't
What Rental Photos Get Wrong That Listings Don't — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
8 min read
09Buyer guideLighting That Fixes Dark Listing Photos
Lighting That Fixes Dark Listing Photos — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
8 min read
10Field noteWhy Relisting With New Photos Beats a Price Cut
Why Relisting With New Photos Beats a Price Cut — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
7 min read
11Field note7 Listing Photo Mistakes That Slow a Sale
7 Listing Photo Mistakes That Slow a Sale — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
8 min read
12Buyer guideCurb Appeal Buys That Show Up on Camera
Curb Appeal Buys That Show Up on Camera — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
8 min read
13Field noteMastering Airbnb and VRBO Photo Policies
Mastering Airbnb and VRBO Photo Policies — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
10 min read
14Buyer guideKitchen Upgrades That Pay Back in Listing Photos
Kitchen Upgrades That Pay Back in Listing Photos — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
9 min read
15Field noteDays on Market vs. Photo Quality: The Link
Days on Market vs. Photo Quality: The Link — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
8 min read
16Field noteVirtual Staging Done Right (and Honestly)
Virtual Staging Done Right (and Honestly) — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
8 min read
17Buyer guideStaging Furniture Worth Buying for Listings
Staging Furniture Worth Buying for Listings — a practical guide for real-estate agents from Roughdraft Studio.
9 min read