What Transmitter Images does

Transmitter Images is a privately held, founder-owned LLC providing real estate media production services in the Chicago metropolitan area. The firm delivers HDR photography, video, drone aerial media, Matterport and alternative-platform virtual tours, 2D floor plans, virtual staging, item removal/enhancement, and premium property websites. Its primary customer base is licensed real estate agents and brokers, with secondary demand from homeowners/sellers, contractors/developers, and interior designers. The company's name and brand are promoted as 'Chicago Real Estate Media + Branding,' with the stated mission of 'transmitting inspiration' through high-end visual content.

The product surface is organized around four tiered bundled packages, Essentials ($300), Standard Social ($425), Tour ($585), and Premium Social ($825), each combining a defined photo count, property website, and varying combinations of floor plans, Matterport virtual tours, social media reels, and drone imagery. Individual services can be purchased a la carte, with photo sets priced $165-$350+ based on square footage, video services $115-$295, floorplans $105-$155, drone stills/video $150-$195, virtual tours $200-$250, dusk/evening photos $25-$150, item removal $15-$45 per image, and virtual staging $38-$45 per image. Tech stack components specifically named include HDR multiple-exposure capture with crystal-clear-window and blue-sky enhancement, FAA Part 107 certified drone operations, Matterport for 3D walkthroughs and digital twins, Zillow 3D Tours with Interactive Floorplans as an alternative, and Ricoh 360 as a further option. Turnaround is 24 hours for photos and floor plans, and 24-48 hours for virtual staging.

Commercial mechanics are direct-to-consumer and per-transaction. Customers self-book via the transmitterimages.hd.pics/order portal or via email ([email protected]) and phone (630) 576-9472. Transmitter Images, LLC retains copyright on all images; the original client receives usage rights only for the duration a property is listed, and licensing for additional applications requires a written agreement. Payment is by credit card (subject to a non-refundable processing fee) or ACH/check, and the firm explicitly waives cancellation and rescheduling fees. Delivery is performed on-site at properties across the Chicagoland market, primarily by contracted photographers working under the Transmitter Images brand, while the founder oversees creative direction and final QA. Named enterprise clients include Compass, Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker, Redfin, eXp Realty, Evolve, VTS, Office, and Big Shoulders Realty.

Name

Transmitter Images

Legal name

Transmitter Images, LLC

Website

https://transmitterimages.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Transmitter Images is a Chicago-based, founder-owned real estate media company providing HDR photography, video, drone imagery, Matterport virtual tours, floor plans, virtual staging, and branding to real estate agents, brokerages, homeowners, contractors, and interior designers in the Chicagoland market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Media Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Photography & Still Production (Stills, Product, Lifestyle) (MPAAAMAI)

Keywords

• Real estate photography
• Drone aerial media
• Virtual property tours
• Floor plan services
• Real estate video

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Bundled Service Packages: Pre-configured service bundles combining photography, video, drone, virtual tours, and marketing assets. Packages range from $300 (Essentials) to $825 (Premium Social), targeting properties up to 3,500-5,000 sq ft depending on tier. Revenue is transaction-based per property shoot.
2. Individual Services: A la carte services including photo sets (size-based pricing from $165-$350+), video services ($115-$295), floorplans ($105-$155), drone photos/video ($150-$195), virtual tours ($125-$250), dusk/evening photos ($25-$150), and item removal/enhancement ($15-$45 per photo). Virtual staging at $38-$45 per image.
3. Licensing Royalties: Image licensing arrangements where Transmitter Images retains copyright while clients receive usage rights for the duration of property listing. Additional licensing available for various applications with written agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Transmitter Images is a full-service real estate media company providing on-site photography, video, drone/aerial media, virtual tours, floor plans, virtual staging, and branding assets for residential and commercial properties in the Chicago metropolitan area. Services are delivered as bundled packages or individual a la carte offerings, with rapid 24-hour turnaround on photo delivery and on-site property capture. The company serves real estate agents, brokerages, homeowners, contractors, developers, and interior designers with a one-stop media production workflow from capture through final delivery.

Product overview

Transmitter Images is a full-service real estate media company offering a portfolio of bundled photography packages and individual add-on services for residential and commercial properties in the Chicago area. The core offering consists of four tiered package products (Essentials, Standard Social, Tour, and Premium Social) priced from $300 to $825, each including photo counts, property websites, and various combinations of video, drone media, floor plans, and virtual tours. Individual services can be purchased separately including Photo Sets (HDR photography by square footage), Video (Instagram Reels and Cinematic), Floor Plans, Drone Photos/Video, Matterport Virtual Tours, Dusk/Evening Photos, Item Removal/Enhancement, and Virtual Staging. The company integrates with Matterport, Zillow 3D Tours, and Ricoh 360 Tours platforms to deliver virtual tour capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Social Package Top-tier bundled package offering up to 40 photos, a Premium Social Media Reel, Drone Photos & Video, and a complete marketing kit including a premium property website. Covers properties up to 5,000 sq ft at $825 per session.
• Tour Package Comprehensive package including up to 40 photos, floorplan, premium property website, and Matterport virtual tour. Covers properties up to 4,000 sq ft at $585 per session.
• Standard Social Package Mid-tier package with up to 30 photos, Standard Social Media Reel, Drone Photos, and premium property website. Covers properties up to 4,000 sq ft at $425 per session.
• Essentials Package Entry-level package offering up to 25 photos, floorplan, and premium property website. Covers properties up to 3,500 sq ft at $300 per session.
• Photo Sets (HDR Photography) HDR multiple exposure photography service with crystal-clear windows and blue-sky enhancement, delivered within 24 hours. Priced by square footage from $165 (up to 1,500 sf) to $350 (6,001-8,000 sf). Available a la carte or as part of packages.
• Video Services HDR 1080p+ video production with graphic overlays including property walkthroughs, cinematic highlight style videos, and dynamic Instagram Reels. Options include Standard IG Reel ($115), Cinematic 1-2 mins ($250), and Cinematic 2+ mins ($295).
• Floor Plans 2D floor plan generation service delivered in multiple high-resolution, vector-editable formats (with and without room dimensions) within 24 hours. Priced by square footage from $105 to $155.
• Drone Photos/Video Aerial photography and video services using FAA Part 107 certified pilots. Drone photos up to 10 images for $150; drone video for $195.
• Virtual Tours Matterport virtual walk-through experiences creating 3D digital twins of properties, with Zillow 3D Tours and Ricoh 360 Tours also available. Pricing from $200-$250 based on property size, with 6 months hosting included. Zillow 3D Tours start at $125.
• Dusk/Evening Photos Dusk-edited images at $25 per photo or scheduled evening shoots at $150 to dramatically showcase properties and views.
• Item Removal/Enhancement Photo editing services to remove unwanted items or enhance listing images. Minor edits at $15 per photo, major edits at $20 per photo, and landscaping edits at $45 per photo.
• Virtual Staging Technology-driven service to virtually furnish and stage properties with realistic furniture and decor. Turnaround time 24-48 hours. Pricing at $38 per image, or $45 per image when combined with item removal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour photo delivery turnaround
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HomeJab: HomeJab is a nationwide real estate photography and video platform offering on-demand media services to agents and brokers, directly comparable to Transmitter Images' bundled photo/video/drone/virtual tour offerings for residential listings.
• VHT Studios: VHT Studios is a long-established real estate media company providing photography, video, 3D tours, and floor plans to brokerages nationwide, directly comparable to Transmitter Images' full-service media production model.
• Spotless Media: Spotless Media is a real estate media company producing listing photography, video, drone, and virtual tours for real estate professionals, directly comparable to Transmitter Images' integrated product suite.
• Real Estate Media: Real Estate Media provides professional photography, videography, drone, and 3D tour services targeting real estate agents and brokers, directly comparable to Transmitter Images' service offerings and customer base.
• Real Estate Pros Photography: Real Estate Pros Photography is a regional real estate media provider offering photography, video, aerial, and virtual tours to agents, directly comparable to Transmitter Images' transaction-based bundled service model.
• Virtuance: Virtuance operates a network of professional real estate photographers delivering HDR listing photos, aerial, and video services to agents and brokerages, directly comparable to Transmitter Images' core photography and drone offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Zillow 3D Home: Zillow operates a 3D Home tour platform and broader real estate marketplace that competes for the visual marketing layer of listings, partially overlapping with Transmitter Images' virtual tour service.
• Compass (in-house media): Compass is a national real estate brokerage that operates an in-house media production team for agent listings, competing with Transmitter Images' services for major-agent clients but within a much broader brokerage platform.
• Redfin (in-house media): Redfin is a technology-focused real estate brokerage that produces in-house listing media for its agents, representing a broader incumbent competing in the same space as Transmitter Images' brokerage clients.

Others

• Matterport: Matterport is the 3D capture platform that Transmitter Images integrates with to deliver virtual tours; it is an enabling technology provider rather than a direct competitor, but its growing direct publisher relationships (e.g., Zillow) affect the ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transmitter-images

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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