When you are selling a home, the pictures you use to list it are crucial. One way to accomplish this is with professional photography shots that highlight the features of the house. Below are a few tips on how to stage the area to ensure your photos look the best and market your home well.

How to Prepare Your Home for Real Estate Listing Pictures

1. Maintain the Landscaping

High-end curb appeal is crucial for drawing in potential buyers, so you should prepare your home’s exterior for a professional photography shoot. Mow the lawn, clear any leaves or fallen limbs, and plant flowers to provide a colorful aesthetic. If you have outdoor furniture, replace worn cushions with new, vibrant ones.

2. Remove Clutter

When interior spaces have excessive furniture and decorations, it can distract potential buyers and make the area seem smaller than it is. Before the photographer arrives, remove most of your decorations—especially family pictures—and take out any furniture that diminishes the openness of the home. You can move these items into your new home or storage until the sale is final.

3. Use Natural Lighting

Natural light looks fantastic on camera, so you should open the curtains and shades to let the sun inside. However, you should avoid a washed-out appearance that comes from harsh shadows, so monitor how the natural light filters into the home throughout the day. Choose a time where the interior has adequate lighting with minimal shadows, and have the photographer come out then.

4. Pick a Neutral Color Scheme

Vibrant colors and excessive contrasting may be your personal preference, but it can turn off potential buyers who prefer a muted aesthetic. Before taking pictures of the home, create a mellow color scheme while avoiding blandness. Repaint any brightly colored walls to gray or beige, then contrast it with picture frames and a rug for a color palette that looks excellent in photos.

5. Clean It Up

Start by vacuuming the carpet and then use a broom to fluff it and remove the lines from the vacuum. Then, clean and buff any hard surface floors to give it a glistening shine. Remove any stains that are on furniture, the walls, or ceiling, and keep all the countertops clean. All of these factors help to create a desirable appearance that makes the home more marketable.

 

Sell your home fast with a professional photography shoot from Dan Rowland Photography in Akron, OH. With more than 35 years of freelance photography experience, Dan has the skills to capture the beauty of your property. He’ll help you to professionally stage everything and get the best shots possible to sell your home quickly. Schedule an appointment by calling (330) 671-4382 or learn more about his services online.