Exterior Photos
When preparing to photograph the exterior of your home, your yard should be tidy. If there’s snow, shovel your walkway and driveway. Make sure large piles of leaves and yard waste are left out of the picture. Your driveway should be cleared of cars, garbage bins and any other yard tools. Hoses and sprinklers should be removed as well. Groom flowerbeds, bushes and trees so they don’t overtake the front of the house. Patios and walkways should be swept and well maintained.
Living Spaces
Inside your home, make sure all lights are turned on and all blinds are open to achieve the maximum amount of light in each room. This helps capture the color of the walls, furniture and depth of the room. Staging your room in a way that displays very little furniture helps the room appear larger to a potential buyer. Finally, if you have valuables, don’t include them in the photograph. Displaying expensive pieces of artwork or heirlooms can increase the risk of robbery or a breach in security.
Kitchens
When photographing the kitchen, ceiling fans, televisions and kitchen appliances should be turned off because they pose a major distraction in the photo. Anything stuck to the refrigerator should be removed including magnets, pictures and fliers. De-cluttering countertops creates the illusion of larger workspaces, so make sure to remove toasters, seasonings, breadbaskets, etc.
Bathrooms
All toiletries and cosmetics should be stored in cupboards or closets out of sight. Make sure the bath and shower have been scrubbed clean of all mildew and soap scum. Clean towels should be neatly placed on racks and all products should be taken out of the shower.
Most importantly, family, friends and pets should stay out of these photographs. You are trying to showcase your home, not your relations, so keep them out of the picture.
Contact me directly, as your agent I’m happy to assist with this task and make your home shine.
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