Drones changes the way real estate agents present homes

Bronxville, NY When a real estate agency wanted to show the scale of an estate, it would require hiring a helicopter for the photographer to take pictures high above the streets. Now all that’s changed, courtesy of drones. “For us, drone photography has become an invaluable tool for showing off an expansive home’s scope and proportions, as well as its larger setting,” said Joe Houlihan, managing partner of Houlihan & O’Malley Real Estate Services in Bronxville. “It also has the potential to show how close the homes are to the local shops, train station, and schools – a major selling point in desirable communities such as Bronxville. Drones are not only cheaper to fly than helicopters, they’re also more flexible. They can fly at heights as low as 80 ft., and as high as 200 to 300 ft.”