Like everything else in the new tech age, prospective home buyers use online resources to look for their perfect dream home. Top-quality photos and videos have become crucial elements of the home selling process.

Well-captured real estate photos can display every aspect of your home in the very best light. People browsing available homes are drawn to lively, engaging photos of homes interior, as well as exterior areas that are appealing and welcoming.

What else can you do?

Capitalize on its Curb Appeal

Your home’s exterior will be accountable for making  the first impression on prospective buyers. The outside photos used to present your home should maximize the curb appeal of your home in the sharpest and cleanest condition.

Exterior walls should look clean and fresh, the lawn should be free of any debris (i.e. toys, sports equipment, etc.). Remove all cars and bikes from the driveway and put away garden hoses to make it look far less cluttered.

Bring in the Light!

Take advantage of the natural light that finds itself inside your home — it adds an element of dimension to your photos. Timing the photos to capture the sunrise and/or sunset can enhance exterior views and dedicated interior lighting.

It’s vital to build in buffer time to give your photographer the flexibility to take the photos in the best possible conditions. Overcast days may help to reduce scraps with shadows, but a clean, blue cloudless sky still presents the best looking backdrop to display your home in its best light.

Remove Signs of Life

You’ll want to make the photos of your home look like you live there, but just not at that present moment. Avoid anything outside the basic furniture that might distract from the positive qualities of the home you are showcasing.

Place excess items out-of-view and remove any books, remotes, family photos, and/or any random clothes that always tend to peek out. Free your refrigerator from magnets, drawings, and honey-do lists. Make sure all framed photos and artwork is hung using a level and evenly spaced.

Hire a Professional!

Most people carry the best camera they have ever owned in their pocket (smartphone, people!). Modern tech advances have improved the quality of the cameras in cell phones dramatically in recent years. Features like zoom, focus, and portrait modes allow the average person the chance to take photos that can come close to professional quality.

Close, but not quite. Metro Virtual Tours has the experience in a wide variety of staging techniques for photos that get your house sold, and sold quick!