I share with many of my closest clients that Real Estate was among the first services that I offered when I launched my business 5 years ago this month. The first listing that I photographed had a offer put in and was accepted within 3 days of going live. The part about that is uncommon is that the offer came from a out of state family that didn't see the house in person only by pictures. Ever since that day I have been doing business with some of those same individuals today. Many realtors will prep their homeowner to get their home ready for the listing photo session but I have noticed there are many areas of the home that are overlooked. That is why I put together my Top 5 Tips to get your home ready for real estate listing photos. Now before I share that it goes without saying that your realtor will prep you for the basics to get your home ready like cleaning, organizing, decluttering, etc.

5.) Check Light Fixtures-Many times fan light fixtures, bathroom vanities and recessed kitchen lights are missed. Make sure that the bulbs are all working and that they are all the same intensity and color temperature.

4.) Cluttered Areas- I share with so many that there is a difference between organized and unorganized areas. Avoid leaving rubber mate totes and cardboard boxes in the home. Use the garage as a place to store those items until after the shoot.

3.)Pet Items- Make sure to stow the pet items like bowls, toys and litter boxes away for the photoshoot.

2.)Driveway and Sidewalk being cleaned- Having the driveway and sidewalk cleaned beforehand is a very fast and small investment to make to give your property a facelift.

1.)Bathrooms and Kitchen - Remove personal items like toothbrushes, soap bottles and kitchen cleaning items. Decorative soap dishes can stay in the area but labeled soap bottles, toothpaste and toothbrushes can be stored until after.

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ERIC'S TOP 5 TIPS TO PREP FOR REAL ESTATE LISTING PHOTOGRAPHY

5.) Check Light Fixtures-Many times fan light fixtures, bathroom vanities and recessed kitchen lights are missed. Make sure that the bulbs are all working and that they are all the same intensity and color temperature.

4.) Cluttered Areas- I share with so many that there is a difference between organized and unorganized areas. Avoid leaving rubber mate totes and cardboard boxes in the home. Use the garage as a place to store those items until after the shoot.

3.)Pet Items- Make sure to stow the pet items like bowls, toys and litter boxes away for the photoshoot.

2.)Driveway and Sidewalk being cleaned- Having the driveway and sidewalk cleaned beforehand is a very fast and small investment to make to give your property a facelift.

1.)Bathrooms and Kitchen - Remove personal items like toothbrushes, soap bottles and kitchen cleaning items. Decorative soap dishes can stay in the area but labeled soap bottles, toothpaste and toothbrushes can be stored until after.