Quick Answer
How does K94 Production work with Chicago property managers?
Volume tier pricing for multi-unit buildings ($125-$150 per unit on 5+ unit bundles), monthly retainer options for ongoing turnover photography, tenant-friendly scheduling that respects 24-hour notice rules, and standardized delivery format that maps directly to property management software. Most Chicago property managers book monthly retainers covering 10-30 unit turnovers per month.
Property management photography has different requirements than listing photography. The pace is faster, the per-unit budget is lower, and the operational workflow needs to integrate with the property manager's existing systems. K94 Production works with Chicago-area property managers handling 50+ units up through 1,000+ unit portfolios. Below is the practical structure of the service.
If you are a property manager, leasing director, or owner-operator sourcing photography for rental units, this is the structure that works.
Volume tier pricing for multi-unit buildings
Per-unit pricing drops from retail $175 to $125-$150 per unit on bundles of 5+ units shot in the same building or coordinated visit. The cost reflects efficiency — equipment setup amortized across units, single travel, single building familiarization. K94 has shot 30-unit buildings in a single day at this tier.
Monthly retainer for turnover photography
Property managers with steady turnover (typically 10-30 units per month) book monthly retainers. Retainer covers a fixed number of unit shoots per month at locked-in per-unit pricing, plus priority scheduling and 48-hour delivery. The retainer model works because monthly turnover photography volume is predictable enough to commit to.
Tenant-friendly scheduling
Tenant-occupied units require 24-hour written notice under Illinois landlord-tenant law. K94 coordinates with property managers to schedule shoots during the proper notice window, work around tenant availability, and respect quiet-enjoyment expectations. We do not enter occupied units without confirmed authorization.
Turnover photography (vacant between tenants)
The most common property management photo need: shoot newly vacant units between tenant turnover, deliver photos within 24-48 hours for re-listing. K94 schedules turnover shoots tightly with the property manager's leasing calendar — typically the day after the unit cleans complete and before the new listing posts.
Standardized delivery format
K94 delivers in the format property management software expects — standardized file naming (Building_UnitNumber_RoomType_SequenceNumber), consistent crop ratios, MLS-ready JPEGs plus web-optimized versions, optional XML/CSV manifest mapping photos to specific units. Drops directly into AppFolio, Buildium, Yardi, Rent Manager, and similar systems.
Building exterior photography
For multi-unit buildings, one-time exterior photography serves the entire portfolio. K94 captures front facade, side and rear elevations, common areas (lobby, gym, rooftop, parking), and drone aerial of the building in context. These exterior photos remain useful across years of unit-turnover photography.
HOA-friendly approach for condo associations
K94 also works with condo associations and HOAs on building common-area photography for marketing and refinancing documentation. Single visit per year typically suffices for non-leasing entities. Pricing similar to retail tier since the volume is lower.
K94 Production Pricing
Starter
$175
25 HDR Photos - 48h Delivery - MLS Ready
Pro
$300
40 HDR Photos - Listing Video - Social Content
Elite
$500
60 Photos - Cinematic Video - Drone - 3D Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the smallest property management contract you take?
We start at 5 units per month minimum on the retainer tier. Below that, per-unit retail pricing applies.
Can I have the same photographer assigned to my portfolio?
Yes. K94 assigns a consistent lead photographer to retainer clients so the visual style stays consistent across your unit galleries.
How fast is delivery on turnover photography?
24-48 hours standard on retainer; 24 hours on standalone bookings. Same-day rush available at +$50.
Do you photograph commercial multi-tenant buildings?
Yes — separate workflow under our commercial real estate photography service line.
Work with K94 Production
Listings, agent content, drone, twilight - all from one team in Chicagoland.
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