If you want your property to sell for top dollar, it’s crucial that you make an unforgettable impression from the start. In the age of the internet, that means having a listing that catches the eye of potential buyers and stands out among the crowd. The key to doing that? Great photos to show off your property.
For the highest-quality, most attractive pictures of your home, your best bet is to hire a professional real estate photographer to capture its unique beauty. As the day of your photoshoot approaches, here are a few things you can do to ensure your property is ready for its close up.
1) Clean and declutter—thoroughly.
You want your house to put its best foot forward for your real estate photoshoot. That means you’ll have to go through room by room, deep cleaning and decluttering until everything is neat, tidy, and sparkling. Once it’s looking fresh and organized, remove your personal items to make it easier for buyers to picture your space as their home. This includes personal photos, magnets, children’s artwork, bathroom supplies, and all evidence of any pets.
2) Stage your space as best you can.
Truly effective real estate photos will sell not just your property to those who view them, but also the potential lifestyles that can be lived in it. Staging your house so that it has a universal appeal is the best way to highlight its potential to be someone’s home. You can do this by arranging your furniture in a functional layout, leaving out a few pieces of décor to create a homey look, and opening all curtains and blinds and turning on lights to make your space look bright and welcoming.
3) Brush up your curb appeal.
Exterior shots are often the first ones that potential buyers will see when browsing online listings. If you want to make a good first impression, your curb appeal needs to be up to par. Before your real estate photographer arrives, take the time to trim and tidy up your landscaping (a few colorful potted flowers couldn’t hurt either). Remove any outdoor clutter, such as landscaping tools, toys, garbage cans, yard decorations, and cars that could distract from the rest of the picture. Finally, if you have any porch or patio furniture, clean and straighten it up to highlight your property’s inviting outdoor living space.
For all your real estate photography needs in Raleigh and surrounding cities in North Carolina, Neil Boyd Photography has you covered. Our expertise extends to residential homes, commercial buildings, apartment complexes, hotels, restaurants, golf courses, and more. Whatever goals you have for your property, we’ll deliver the photos you need to make them happen.
Give us a call at 919-737-5609 today to get started with a free project quote!