First Impressions Matter
The first view that a person will get from any room is when they are standing in the doorway, so keep that perspective in mind when arranging furniture. You want to create a lasting impression from the moment that they walk in the room. Prospective buyers will spend more time viewing the room from the side where the door is located, so you want to create a lasting impression from that point of view.y do, how long they’ve been at it, and what got them to where they are.
Less Is More
A clean space is more appealing, so get rid of anything that is cluttering the room, and when you think you are done… continue working to get rid of a few more items in the room. If you include too many personal effects, such as photos and knickknacks, then it makes it more difficult for the buyer to imagine their own things in the room. Buyers want to see themselves living in your home.
Get Rid of the Grime
A quick wipe down to “clean” the house isn’t enough to get rid of the grime. Seems like common sense, but it’s surprising how much can show up in a photo. Make sure that the windows are spotless!
A Little Preparation Goes a Long Way
It is very important that you spend the time that is needed to make sure that your home is prepared so that the photographer has something to work with. A prepared home makes it much easier for the photographer to present the home with photos that will entice a prospective buyer to set up a showing.
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Curb appeal matters, because buyers want their new home to look good on both the outside and inside. The exterior of the home is one of the first things that a person will look at when they are viewing the listing, so it is important that you cleanup around the outside of the house to make it look good.
The front yard is the most important, but don’t neglect the back yard. It won’t look natural to have front yard photos of a beautifully manicured lawn and flower beds, with a back yard that is in disarray.
Exterior tasks should include:
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