In today's world of online house searching (90% of homebuyers search online!) the pictures of your home provide the first impression to the potential buyers. And we all know that you only get one chance to make that first impression count!
The last thing you want is to have potential buyers skip over your house because your pictures don't show it well. So what can you do to make sure this doesn't happen?
Pictures taken with cell phones, inexpensive cameras, with bad lighting, etc. can turn buyers away before they even decide to walk through your front door. If your pictures don't show your house well, you won't have as many showings.
ASK your Realtor how they will get your pictures. There are really only two good answers to this - your Realtor has a professional grade camera and can take professional quality photos, or he or she uses a professional photographer to take pictures of your home.
Professional photographers use a variety of lenses, lighting, and skill to make sure that your house shows beautifully in pictures.
Some other tips to make your house photo ready:
- Clear kitchen counters and sink.
- Take everything off the fridge - that means off the top, sides, front, etc. - no pictures or magnets allowed in photos!
- Let as much natural light in as possible - and then let your photographer adjust as needed.
- Clean! Make sure the house sparkles before the pictures are taken.
- Put toilet lids down, remove dirty towels, and clear bathroom countertops.
- Vacuum the carpets.
- Make the beds.
We always accompany photographers to the house, and will work closely with them to move things around as needed to make your pictures beautiful.
Remember - The Maxian Culeton Team at HUNT Real Estate ERA is always available to answer any real estate related questions! We're only a phone call, text, or email away!
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