Real Estate Headshot Ideas: 12 Looks for Every Market

The best real estate headshot is the one that matches your market and your personality. Here are twelve looks agents use, who they suit, and where each works best.

1. Classic studio gray

The safe, professional choice for MLS, rosters and print. See the Classic Studio style.

2. Bright white

Clean and modern, and often what brokerages ask for. Bright White.

3. Your brand color

A solid backdrop that matches your logo and graphics. Perfect for teams. Brand Color.

4. Modern office

Established and organized, for relocation and commercial specialists. Modern Brokerage.

5. Front porch at golden hour

Warm and welcoming for residential agents. Front Porch.

6. Luxury interior

An elegant home behind you for high-end listing agents. Luxury Listing.

7. Downtown streetscape

Energetic and current for condo and city agents. Downtown.

8. Tree-lined neighborhood

The trusted local expert look for suburban markets. Neighborhood.

9. Open house entryway

Looks like you're welcoming clients in. Great for event posts. Open House.

10. Outdoor greenery

Soft green background, friendly and approachable. Park Greenery.

11. Coastal deck

For beach, lake and vacation markets. Coastal.

12. Black and white

Timeless and editorial; stands out in a colorful feed. Black & White.

Mix two or three looks

Most agents get the most use from one plain-background photo for official profiles and one or two lifestyle looks for social media and marketing. Choosing a background? Read the best background for a real estate headshot.