You may not need a new photo. You may just need a professional to finish the one you have.
Your headshot is the first impression you make on every potential client. Before they see your listings, they see your face. Before they read your credentials, they decide if you feel credible.
A polished headshot builds trust fast. A dated or amateur photo raises questions before you ever speak.
You may not need a full reshoot. You may just need a professional to finish what your camera started.
Listen: Professional Retouching for Real Estate Agents
Solaris Studios offers specialized retouching for real estate professionals nationwide. Upload your existing headshot. We refine it into a polished, modern portrait that sells competence before you ever shake a hand.
This isn’t “one-click beauty.” It’s professional Photoshop work guided by four decades of portrait experience—done with restraint so you still look like you.
What Is Real Estate Headshot Retouching?
Real estate headshot retouching is the professional refinement of your existing portrait. We take what you already have and elevate it to the standard clients expect from top-performing agents.
Typical improvements include skin tone refinement, under-eye cleanup, eye clarity, subtle teeth whitening, stray hair cleanup, wardrobe distractions, and background cleanup or replacement.
We keep it authentic. You’ll look like you on your best day—not like a different person entirely. If you want to see the Solaris philosophy behind “polished but real,” read about Collaborative Retouching.
Why Agents Need Professional Retouching
Your headshot lives everywhere: Zillow, Realtor.com, your brokerage site, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google business listings, yard signs, and business cards.
Every appearance is a tiny trust test. Professional retouching makes sure you pass it every time.
Outbound reference: The National Association of REALTORS® has client education resources here: NAR handouts for buyers and sellers.
How Our Retouching Service Works
Step 1: Upload Your Image
Order through our secure portal, upload your current headshot (highest resolution you have), and include any specific requests or concerns.
Step 2: Professional Retouching
We apply professional retouching techniques refined over decades. Skin stays natural. Eyes have life. The overall impression reads as clean, current, and confident.
Step 3: Review and Approve
We send a proof. One round of revisions is included.
Step 4: Receive Your Files
You’ll receive multiple formats: high-resolution for print, web-optimized for online profiles, and square for social platforms.
What Gets Retouched
- Skin smoothing and tone evening (natural, not plastic)
- Under-eye shadows and fine lines softened
- Teeth whitening (subtle and realistic)
- Eye clarity (brightness + sharpness)
- Stray hair cleanup
- Clothing adjustments (lint, wrinkles, distractions)
- Background cleanup or replacement
- Color correction and contrast enhancement
Who This Service Is For
- Agents with dated headshots who need a refresh
- New agents using a cropped photo from a family event
- Top producers maintaining a polished image
- Agents who changed their look (glasses, hair, etc.)
- Brokerages updating multiple agent photos
- Agents whose current photo was never quite right
Pricing
Real Estate Headshot Retouching: $125
Includes professional retouching, one round of revisions, and delivery in multiple formats. Volume discounts available for brokerages with 5+ agents.
FAQ
What if I do not have a high-resolution photo?
Send what you have. We’ll evaluate it honestly. Sometimes a phone photo works. Sometimes it doesn’t—and we’ll tell you before you spend money.
How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 48 hours. Rush service (24 hours) is available for an additional fee.
Can you make me look younger?
We can soften distractions and improve what the light is already doing. We don’t rebuild your face. You’ll still look like you—just refreshed.
Do you offer background replacement?
Yes. We can place you on a professional gray, white, or custom background. Background replacement is included.
Ready?
Your headshot is your handshake before you ever meet a client. Make it count.
Upload your current photo and we’ll refine it into a professional portrait that builds trust everywhere you show up.
