Great photos of your home are one of the most powerful ways to attract buyers to your home. With nearly all home sales beginning with an online search, your photos need to grab attention, peak curiosity, and lead to a showing. Providing a professional photographer is part of my service, but you, the homeowner, need to tackle the prep work.
This "photo friendly" process can begin a month or two in advance with decluttering, painting, deep cleaning and storing away objects and furniture seldom used. If you spread the work out, it is less overwhelming and some people find a good "purge" therapeutic. Plus, you can have the added benefit of packing, labeling, and storing boxes for your upcoming move.
Let's start with whole house items and then break it down even further room by room.
WHOLE HOUSE
Declutter - Cluttered spaces not only make rooms appear smaller, but they can also deter potential buyers from being interested in your property. By decluttering, you create an open, airy atmosphere that invites buyers to envision themselves living in your home.
Begin by removing all personal items, such as family photos, personal collections, and knick-knacks. This will help buyers focus on the features of your home rather than your belongings.
Donate or sell unwanted items. Sort through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, or sell. Not only will this create more space in your home, but it will also help you avoid moving unnecessary items to your new property.
Lighting - Replace burned out light bulbs and make sure all light fixtures are clean. Your ceiling fans should be turned off during photos. Don't forget to clean the fan blades.
Paint - Touch up or repaint any surfaces that appear scuffed or dirty. You want your home to appear as turn-key as possible. If you have bold or bright colored walls, consider repainting those walls in a neutral palette so your potential buyer can use their imagination to create their perfect space.
ROOM BY ROOM
Kitchen and Dining
Bathrooms
Entry/Mudroom/Pets
Laundry
Bedrooms and Closets
Living Areas
Outdoors
On Picture Day
Now your home is not only ready for pictures but for the showings and open houses that are sure to follow. It is hard work to make a home photo ready but it is well worth the effort!
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