Making Your Listing Shine: Preparing Your Property for Photography
If you're looking to sell your property, the quality of the photos taken makes a huge difference to how quickly you can sell your property. Homebuyers determine whether or not they would like to even take a look at a property by the photos posted online. Some will put an offer on the property before even looking at it in person if the photos are impressive enough.
So, how do you ensure your home is photo-ready to impress potential homebuyers? We have a few tricks up our sleeve that we're ready to share!
How to Prepare the Interior for a Photoshoot
First, make sure that all of the rooms are tidy and clutter-free. Stage your furniture with any decor, decorative pillows, and throw blankets. You want the buyer to be able to imagine themselves living in your home.
Here's an interior clean-up checklist:
Clean off countertops and hide away dirty dishes
Put laundry and laundry baskets away
Make all beds look nice and neat (no wrinkles!)
Hide any visible garbage cans or laundry baskets
Ensure there is no clutter or moving boxes visible
Clean mirrors, tubs, showers, and toilets
Hide electronics and cords
These tasks are the bare minimum to have done before your shoot. However, we suggest going above and beyond indoors and outdoors.
How to Prepare the Exterior for a Photoshoot
You likely may have not even thought about your exterior, but it is the first impression and introduction to what is inside the home. So, it is very important to get the exterior "dressed to impress."
Outdoor Checklist:
Mow the lawn, rake leaves, pull weeds, sweep up walkways and patios
Remove any dead plants or replace them if you can afford to
Straighten up water hoses and gardening tools
Clean up and straighten outdoor furniture
Power wash siding, patios, outdoor rugs, windows, etc.
Park cars away from the home and driveway
We have plenty of tips and ideas to best stage your home at NTP2 - just give us a call!
During the Photoshoot
Your photoshoot should be done while there is still daylight with the windows open allowing all the natural light to flow in. Ensure all lights are off as artificial lighting tends to skew the colors of the photos. Open your blinds to where you can see the exterior of the home and allow light in.
Unless your realtor requests it, photos will not be taken of storage spaces with your personal belongings inside so feel free to store away any last-minute items the day of your shoot.
Need Real Estate Photos?
We have a ton of experience with real estate photography and know all the tricks to ensure your property looks its best. Contact NTP2 today to get the quality of photos you need to sell your home!