A professional deposit/retainer invoice for real estate photographers and proptech service providers to collect a non-refundable booking payment of 25–50% of total contract value.
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The Deposit / Retainer Invoice is a billing document used by real estate photographers, 3D tour creators, and reality-capture professionals to collect a non-refundable booking payment — typically 25–50% of the total contract value — before a scheduled shoot. It identifies both parties, ties the invoice to a specific property address and shoot date, defines forfeiture conditions, states accepted payment methods, and credits the deposit against the client's final balance.
The Deposit / Retainer Invoice is appropriate whenever a photographer or proptech service provider needs to secure a shoot date before performing any work. Use it when booking a residential listing shoot, a Matterport or 3D tour capture session, aerial drone photography, or any multi-service real estate media package where holding calendar time carries a real cost if the client cancels or reschedules at short notice.
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This Invoice is issued by your business to the named Client and tied directly to a specific property address and scheduled shoot date. No booking is considered confirmed until the deposit is received — making this the essential first document in your client workflow.
The template captures your **total estimated contract value**, the **deposit amount** (typically 25–50%), and a hard **payment due date**. If the Client misses that date, the reserved time slot is automatically released — no awkward follow-up conversations required.
> *Example: Total contract value $800 · Deposit 50% · Amount due $400 · Due by [PAYMENT DUE DATE]*
This is the heart of the form. Key protections include:
The deposit collected here is credited in full toward the Client's final invoice — provided the engagement proceeds and no forfeiture event occurs. The remaining balance is clearly documented so there are no surprises at delivery.
Unpaid invoices past the due date accrue a monthly late fee at your specified rate, and you retain the right to cancel the booking after 5 days of non-payment — protecting your calendar without requiring a separate collections policy.
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