Selling your home is a stressful process! In order to hit the ground running one of the first things you’ll need to do is get professional photos of your property. Often times, this comes before your home is even listed. As most home buyers are searching online for their next home, professional photographs have never played a more important role in getting top dollar for your property then ever before!
In order to get the absolute best real estae photos for your home, you can prepare your house for the photo shoot. Here are some great pointers to get you started.
Outside Area
Mow, rake and trim landscaping
Remove all clutter including hoses
Remove any pool/spa covers
Clean all driveways, entryways and patios
Remove any grill covers
Remove any pool toys/equipment
Living Room
Turn off TV and hide remotes
Remove all toys, fans and clutter
Remove any unnecessary furniture
Open blinds and window drapes
Turn off ceiling fans
Remove any “nik-naks”
Kitchen and Dining Area
Remove any dishes
Remove all small appliances (toasters..etc)
Remove any objects on the fridge (magnets…etc)
Remove all detergents, dish cloths..etc
Hide any bins and pet bowls
Minimize clutter (salt shakers…etc)
Bedrooms
Make all beds
Declutter toys, books, tissue boxes…etc
Turn on all lamps
Turn off ceiling fans
Open blinds and drapes
Remove/hide any personal items
Bathrooms
Clear counter tops of all toiletries
Close all toilet lids
Make sure glass and mirrors are clean
Remove shampoos and soaps from the shower
Remove any scales, toys…etc
Remove any floor matts
60 minutes before the photo shoot
Open all blinds in the house
Turn on all lights (including under counter lighting and lamps)
