Most of us have shopped online for a new home, rental or even hotel. Often times the first 3 images can be a deciding factor if we continue to explore that property or move onto the next.
In a survey by the National Association of Realtors, homebuyers rated photos as the feature they use most when searching for a home on the web.
Below is what a profession picture looks like:
Compared to:
Here are 5 tips that will help ensure you have the best possible photos:
1. Clean- Make sure your house is clean before you shoot pictures. Dirty dishes and laundry can often be distracting.
2. Stage your Home- Make sure your home is free of personal items and family pictures. A potential buyer needs to be able to picture themselves living there.
3. Use as mush natural lighting as possible- Open the curtains and turn on the lights! This will make your home look bright and open.
4. Take a ton of pictures- This way you have a large number to choose from when marketing.
5. Consider a using a professional- You would be surprised at the difference a nice camera and some slight editing can make. Remember... photos are often the deciding factor on if someone considers buying your home!
If you have any more questions please feel free to reach out!
* This post was written by Savanna Yaegle, Director of Marketing for The Signature Group Team.
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