Using Borders to Illustrate Lot Splits: Helping Buyers See the Big Picture

In real estate, clarity is everything. Whether you're selling a single-family home, a vacant lot, or a property with development potential, one of the most effective ways to communicate value is through visual storytelling. At My Good Side Media, we specialize in photography and media services that don’t just showcase a property—they reveal its full potential.

One tool we use regularly to do this is custom borders on aerial photography. These overlays help highlight lot lines, splits, and parcel boundaries—crucial details that buyers often struggle to visualize from the listing description alone.

Let’s break down why this matters and how our approach gives your listing a serious competitive edge.

Why Borders Make a Big Difference in Real Estate Media

When a buyer scrolls through listings, they’re not just looking for pretty pictures—they’re looking for information. For properties where the value lies in the land—like development opportunities, large lots, or multi-parcel sales—traditional photography only tells part of the story.

That’s where borders come in.

By carefully researching parcel maps and local zoning records, we overlay accurate, professional-looking borders onto aerial images.

This allows buyers to:

• Understand the layout and boundaries of the property

• See where lot splits occur or where future splits could happen

• Visualize development opportunities, like space for ADUs, guest homes, or additional units

• Gain confidence that they know what they’re buying

We take the guesswork out of the equation. No need for buyers to dig through county GIS maps or decipher vague listing language. The visuals tell the story clearly, quickly, and professionally.

First Impressions Are Everything

Buyers spend an average of just a few seconds deciding whether to click into a listing—or move on. When you're marketing a property with unique features like a lot split, the first impression needs to do more than just look good—it needs to educate.

At My Good Side Media, we combine high-end real estate photography with smart visual tools like labeled aerial maps, property outlines, and directional callouts. This gives your listing a visual edge that translates to more clicks, more showings, and ultimately, more offers.

We’ve helped agents across California highlight:

• Two-on-a-lot properties

• Vacant land with subdivision potential

• TICs and multi-owner parcels

• Flag lots and unusual shapes

• ADU-ready homes with extra land

In each case, clear visual borders make a powerful first impression and provide buyers with the context they need to move forward.

Our Process: Visual Storytelling with Precision

Every border overlay we create is customized. We begin by reviewing your property’s parcel details, city planning documents, or survey maps—whatever is necessary to ensure accuracy.

Then, our editing team incorporates those borders into high-resolution drone photos, adding visual guides that are:

• Clean and easy to understand

• Color-coded, if needed, for multi-parcel listings

• Professionally styled to match the tone of your marketing

• Optimized for MLS, print, and social media

This kind of visual storytelling is especially useful in competitive or high-value markets, where buyers are making decisions quickly and remotely. A clear image showing property lines or lot divisions can mean the difference between a casual glance and a serious inquiry.

Photography That Works Harder for Your Listing

Great real estate photography does more than make a property look good—it builds trust. My Good Side Media has one goal: to help agents and sellers communicate the full value of a property at first glance.

By incorporating lot borders, aerial views, and smart labeling, we transform simple visuals into strategic selling tools. Whether your listing is a luxury estate or a bare parcel of land, our photography ensures buyers see the potential.

Let’s Help Buyers See the Whole Picture

If you're marketing a property with land value, lot splits, or potential for development, don't let the details get lost in the listing text. Let your visuals do the talking.

We’re here to make sure your listing doesn’t just stand out—it stands above.

📸 Ready to book a shoot or learn more about how we use borders to enhance real estate photography?

👉 Contact us today and let’s bring your listing into focus.