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When youโre looking to sell your home, real estate photographers can be one of the first people to check out your house for potential buyers. And with good reason โ a good photographer can make any house look amazing. Theyโll also be the first to know if their photos donโt turn out as well as theyโd hoped, or if there are structural issues with the house that could jeopardize its sale. Other than the exterior, a real estate photographer will probably spend the most time checking out your home from within. This is why itโs important to have your place in tip-top shape before they arrive. Here are some handy tips on how you can prepare your home for potential buyers:
Itโs important to have a clean home that is well-lit. If your home has a lot of dark corners and low-light, it might not look its best on camera.
This is one of the most important tips of all. The last thing you want is for real estate photos to be taken, and then to have the potential buyer walk in and see dirty surfaces or clutter. Youโll want to make sure your home looks spotless and pristine before the photographer arrives. This means vacuuming and sweeping, cleaning out drawers and dusting off window sills, wiping down furniture, etc. It also means that you donโt have anything up on walls that you donโt want them to end up with in their photos โ especially if it could be visible after some digital editing. Cleaning will help eliminate any distractions from the photographerโs view when theyโre taking photos, so make sure you do it!
Many buyers may be drawn to your home not just because it looks nice, but because it has the latest appliances and bathroom towels. But if your white goods are a few years old and you donโt have any used towels on hand, these items will be lost in the sea of new items on display. Itโs worth investing a little time into keeping everything as pristine as possible so that your place is ready for a photo shoot.
Itโs not uncommon for the white walls of most peopleโs homes to be covered in black marks. This happens when you donโt clean your walls and furniture regularly, so itโs important that you keep up with this task on a daily basis. You should also be wary of any blind spots around your home โ these are areas where light canโt reach and make your house look darker than it is. Make sure your blind spot is well-lit, but also consider adding more lighting if needed.
Photo shoots can take hours, so itโs important to make sure your home is as comfortable and prepared as possible. This includes checking out the location and lighting and making sure you have enough natural light to work with. Other than the exterior, photographers will probably spend the most time in your home from within. To find out what type of light the photographer likes, check out their website or ask them when youโre first reaching out about scheduling a shoot. You could also ask for recommendations for locations that are good for photography or try asking around on social media for photographers who specialize in real estate photography.
- Have your home professionally cleaned - Wash the outside of your house and keep the lawn mowed - Make sure your home is void of clutter and you have everything in its place.