Nathan Maas
Real Estate Media Specialist · Licensed Agent · Google Certified Photographer
Summary
Licensed real estate agent and Google Certified Trusted Photographer with 14+ years of professional production experience. Co-created a 60+ episode documentary series (IMDb) and directed 21 documentaries for RadicalMedia (NYC) in 2025. Produces listing photography, cinematic video walkthroughs, 360° virtual tours, and drone/aerial content — then uses that same expertise to write listing narratives, run digital marketing campaigns, and advise on pricing strategy. This isn't a photographer who knows real estate — it's a licensed agent who happens to be a professional producer. That combination is rare.
Core Skills
Real Estate Photography: Listing photography · architectural interiors · exterior/curb appeal · twilight shots · HDR compositing · photo styling & staging direction
Real Estate Video: Cinematic walkthroughs · agent intro videos · neighborhood/lifestyle pieces · social-first clips · drone/aerial (Part 107 eligible)
Virtual Tours & 3D: 360° panoramic photography · virtual tour production · interactive floor plans
Real Estate Operations: Licensed agent · CMAs · MLS platforms · pricing strategy · listing narratives · client advisory · staging consultation
Marketing: Digital campaigns · social media · SEO · brand strategy · content marketing · Shopify · email marketing
Experience
Real Estate Agent & Visual Specialist — eXp Realty
Mar 2022 – Present
Sioux Falls, SD · SFAAR MLS
- Full-service residential representation — uniquely handle both the transaction and all visual marketing in-house
- Produce professional listing photography, cinematic video walkthroughs, and 360° virtual tours for every property
- Develop narrative-driven listing strategies that combine visual storytelling with CMA-driven pricing analytics
- Advise clients on staging, photo styling, and presentation to maximize listing appeal
- Run targeted digital marketing campaigns across social media, MLS, and syndication platforms
- Built automated property scanning tools (Python) to identify investment opportunities across multiple markets
Founder & Creative Producer — Nathan Maas Media
2012 – Present
- Google Certified Trusted Photographer (Midwest) — specialize in architectural interiors, commercial, and lifestyle photography
- 14+ years operating independent photo/video production business serving commercial, real estate, and private clients
- 360° photography, panoramic imaging, and virtual tour production
- Produce social media video content for local businesses including Dakota Craft Links (2025–Present)
- Co-created Micro Film Series — 60+ episode documentary series, 6 seasons (IMDb: tt13519776)
Network & Agency Production — CBS · MTV · RadicalMedia · Gordon Ramsay
2014 – 2019
- RadicalMedia (NYC): Directed/produced/edited 21 documentaries in 2025. Story Manager for branded content (2015)
- MTV Teen Mom 2 (Assistant Camera), CBS NCAA (A2 Audio), Gordon Ramsay's One Potato Two Potato (Production Crew)
- Lawrence & Schiller — freelance video for one of the Midwest's largest advertising agencies
Co-Founder & Author — Zeke & Nate Bake
2023 – Present
- Published cookbook with food photography. Live NBC KARE-11 appearance. Shopify e-commerce + multi-platform content.
What Makes This Different
Most real estate photographers don't understand the transaction. Most agents can't shoot. This profile combines:
Licensed Agent who understands what sells a property — pricing, staging, buyer psychology, market timing
+ Professional Producer with 14 years, 6 IMDb credits, and network-level production experience
+ Tech Builder who creates automated marketing tools, property scanners, and data-driven listing strategies
Education, Licenses & Credentials
M.A. Social Justice, Loyola University Chicago · B.S. Psychology & Sociology, SDSU
Real Estate License — South Dakota (Active) · Real Estate License — California (Inactive)
Google Certified Trusted Photographer · Drone/Aerial Part 107 Eligible · Published Author · AmeriCorps VISTA