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Profitable Real Estate Photography Business In Calgary For Sale

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Asking Price:
$150,000 (CAD) Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
$150,000 (CAD)
Cash Flow:
$50K - $100K (CAD)

Serious inquiries only. NDA and proof of funds required before discussions.

Home based. No storefront required.

If you're looking for a career change and want something stable, this is a rare chance to step into a fully functioning, profitable business with immediate income. You need a strong eye for photography, at least basic knowledge of manual camera settings, solid communication skills, and confidence interacting with clients. Sales experience is important because the growth potential is significant.

What you’re getting

  • A business that has grown organically through word of mouth and Google for nine years.
  • A website that consistently ranks high on Google in a very competitive Calgary market.
  • A recurring revenue model. Unlike most photography businesses, you work with the same clients repeatedly.
  • A long list of current and past clients.
  • A systemized workflow you can follow from day one.
  • Access to trusted contractors.
  • Social media profiles and all past media assets.
  • About $60,000 in equipment needed to run the business.

Business lifestyle

  • Home based and flexible.
  • You set your schedule.
  • Typical work hours are weekdays around 9:30am to 5pm with some computer work in the morning and evening. This could be more or less depending on the time of year and workload.
  • Weekends off except for the occasional request.

Buyer requirements

  • Strong eye for composition.
  • Photography and / or Videography experience.
  • English as a first language due to client communication needs.
  • Ambition to grow. A strong sales / marketing background could scale this business quickly.
  • Must be able to provide proof of funds before NDA and discussions.

Extras included

  • Three full months of mentoring. You get nine years of lessons condensed into a short period. You learn what works, what doesn’t, where to invest, and what to avoid. Six months of structured mentoring and transition support is available for an additional fee, ideal for a less experienced buyer who wants a strong foundation.
  • Option to hire the current owner as a consultant or as an extra photographer during busy periods.
  • The owner is willing to sign a non compete.

Why it’s being sold
The owner does not have a strong sales background and does not want to scale. After nine years of running the business alone, burnout and a career change are driving the sale. The business grew through word of mouth and Google. It now needs someone with energy, ambition, and sales ability to push it forward. With the right person, growth can happen fast. The business is healthy and profitable. It’s ready for an owner who wants to build on what already works.

This is not a business that can be easily recreated in a saturated market. Building to this level from scratch would take years, significant money invested, lots of growing pains and a strong background in both photography and sales. This is your chance to skip the struggle and take over something that already works.

Serious buyers only. NDA and proof of funds required before discussions.

Property Information

Location:

Home based with mobile services.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

There is significant room to grow. The business has never had a dedicated salesperson, so most growth came from Google and referrals. Someone with sales skills can expand fast by building relationships with brokerages, builders, designers, and commercial clients.

There are several niches in Calgary. These include builders, renovators, property managers, short term rental hosts, and commercial spaces. Each niche needs consistent media services and can bring in recurring revenue.

The brand is built to be scalable. The workflows, contractors, and systems support higher volume. You can add photographers, offer new services, or expand into nearby cities. The business can also be run remotely if you have a photographer on the ground.

This is a strong foundation. The right owner can grow it into a larger media company or use it as the base for a franchise model.

Competition / Market:

This industry is competitive, but the business holds a strong position. Many photographers enter the market, yet most struggle to build recurring clients or rank well online and fail. This business ranks high on Google among dozens of local photographers. That advantage took years to build and is hard for new competitors to match.

The main challenge is the number of low cost photographers in the city. They compete on price and often lack consistency or professional standards. This business competes on quality, reliability, and communication, which is why clients stay long term.

Future competition will always exist, but the demand for real estate media continues to grow. Agents need fast turnaround, strong visual marketing, and dependable service. Someone with sales skills can capture more of that demand and secure brokerage level partnerships.

Reasons for selling:

The owner does not have a strong sales background and does not want to scale. After nine years of running the business alone, burnout and a career change are driving the sale. The business grew through word of mouth and Google. It now needs someone with energy, ambition, and sales ability to push it forward. With the right person, growth can happen fast. The business is healthy and profitable. It’s ready for an owner who wants to build on what already works.

Trading hours:
  • Home based and flexible.
  • You set your schedule.
  • Typical work hours are around 9:30am to 5pm with a few hours of editing in the morning and evening. This can be more or less depending on the time of year and job scope.
  • Weekends off except for the occasional request and editing.
Years established:
9 years

Other Information

Support & training:

The owner will provide three months of hands-on mentoring. You learn every workflow, system, and best practice developed over nine years. This includes shooting, editing, client management, scheduling, pricing, contractor management, and sales strategy.

Six months of structured mentoring and transition support is available for an additional fee, ideal for a less experienced buyer who wants a strong foundation.

You also get guidance on where to invest and what to avoid. The goal is to save you from the trial and error most new owners face. Ongoing consulting or overflow photography support is available if needed. The owner will also sign a non compete to give you full confidence moving forward.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$60,000 (CAD) - included in the asking price
Home based:
This business can be run from home