Today we’d like to introduce you to Aron Bartlow.
Aron, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I started ABA Media out of a simple observation: a lot of real estate listings weren’t doing justice to the properties they represented. Homes that could’ve sold quickly were sitting stagnant because the visual content wasn’t compelling enough.
In the early days, I was shooting properties myself — working with a Sony camera, a drone, and a basic editing workflow. What set us apart was speed and precision. I realized agents didn’t just need beautiful images, they needed them fast, reliably, and optimized for platforms like MLS, Zillow, and social media.
From there, we invested in better gear, outsourced editing overseas for 6-12 hour turnarounds, and built a systemized booking and delivery pipeline. Social media — especially Instagram Reels — became a major acquisition channel for us, driving over 40K followers and consistent inbound leads.
Today, ABA Media provides high-quality photo, video, drone, and media packages for realtors, with a focus on homes between $300K–$900K. We prioritize fast turnaround, clear communication, and content that helps listings sell faster.
We’re currently scaling by adding VAs for outreach, leveraging Slack for team management, and refining our systems to maintain speed without sacrificing quality as we expand into new territories.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely not. Like any service business, especially in real estate media, it’s a game of speed, client expectation management, and operational stress.
Early on, the biggest struggle was balancing high-volume demand with limited resources. I was handling every shoot, every edit, client calls, bookings, and social media myself. Cash flow was inconsistent — some months booming, others dead.
Outsourcing editing overseas solved a major bottleneck but introduced new problems: quality control issues, miscommunications, and missed deadlines. It forced me to build tighter systems, SOPs, and hire people who could manage operational chaos.
Another challenge was pricing. Raising rates lost clients, but keeping them too low burned out the business. I had to learn how to position ABA Media as a premium, fast-turnaround service worth the higher ticket.
Even now, scaling isn’t easy — training new shooters, integrating VAs for outreach, and keeping service quality airtight takes constant attention.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
ABA Media is a real estate media company built for speed, precision, and content that helps homes sell faster. We specialize in high-quality real estate photography, videography, aerial drone content, and fast-turnaround editing — with media delivered within 24 hours.
What sets us apart isn’t just how good the content looks, it’s how quickly and consistently we deliver it. We’ve built a streamlined, tech-driven workflow that lets us shoot, edit, and deliver professional media faster than most providers in the market.
We’re known for our signature editing style: bright, clean interiors with crisp white walls and perfect blue skies — ideal for listing platforms like Zillow, MLS, and Redfin, and optimized for Instagram and Reels.
What we’re most proud of brand-wise is the reputation we’ve built for speed and reliability. Realtors trust that when they book with ABA Media, they’ll get content that makes their listing stand out — and it’ll be in their inbox the next day. No excuses, no surprises.
We’re currently expanding our service lineup, adding brand reels for agents, lifestyle content, and social media packages designed to help realtors grow their personal brands alongside their listings.
For everyone reading, know this: ABA Media isn’t here to be the cheapest option — we’re here to be the fastest, most reliable, and most consistent partner for real estate agents who actually care about selling homes faster and looking sharp while doing it.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
Biking with my dad. Those were the moments where nothing else mattered — no deadlines, no responsibilities, just the open road and time spent together.
It taught me early on about freedom, focus, and the importance of having people in your corner. I still think about those rides anytime I need to clear my head or reset.
Pricing:
- Standard Real Estate Photo Package: Starting at $350 Includes interior, exterior, and aerial drone photos with 24-hour delivery.
- Photo + Video Package: Starting at $500 Includes full photo package + 60-90 second property highlight video.
- Aerial Drone-Only Package: Starting at $200 Includes 8-12 exterior aerial shots.
- Realtor Brand Reel (Social Media): Starting at $475 30-second Instagram Reel format, shot and edited for agent personal marketing.
- Reshoot Policy: 1 reshoot included if expectations not met, no additional charge.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1abamedia/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99184191/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@1ABAmedia
Image Credits
ABA Media
