Unprofessional photos can cost your online listing several thousand dollars in terms of referrals and price negotiations (when compared with competing properties).

Are you planning to sell your home? Nearly 80% of the buyers look for potential properties online and having an online listing is as important as making the listing attractive.  Your online listing creates an atmosphere of interest and attractive photos ensure that your listing will receive traffic. According to a research conducted by IMOTO- a firm specializing in professional real estate photography, online property listings with professional photos sold 50% faster that those without professional photos. In addition to it, nearly 39% of the properties received an offer nearly equal to the quoted listing amount.

If that does not cut the deal for you, online listings with professional photos receive 118% more views as compared to the ones without professional photos. In short, if you are planning to sell your house quickly and with a profitable margin, it is best to use professional photos for your listings. But, how do you find an expert real estate photographer for your property? Well, keep reading and you will be able to find a professional photographer for your house.

How to find an expert photographer for your property?

Not every photographer can click attractive photos for your property. Smart photographers understand the right angle for marketing and highlighting the plus points of any given property. Someone who has an experience in clicking photographs that convert into buyers is the kind of professional you need. Photos should be marketing oriented and help you sell the property fast.

Start by looking at the online portfolios of expert photographers. Choose a style that you would prefer for your house and ask for a quote. Make sure to ask about the equipments they plan to use and it is best if the professional has a full frame camera. In addition to it, the photographer should be tech-savvy and use feature-enhancing software for giving a professional yet attractive look to your property.

An experienced photographer will explain the best angles and tips for capturing attractive front shots of the house. An expert knows that a house requires more photos than required in MLS listings. These photos are suitable for syndicate sites such as Trulia, Realtor, and Zillow, as they help your listings stand out of the rest.

Some important areas to cover in the photo shoot of your house

A great front shot will help you attract buyers but without displaying the additional space in your house, it might not serve the purpose. One must identify critical spaces or store rooms that can attract potential buyers.

You can start with the exterior photos of your house. Make sure to do some background work like cleaning the front yard, trimming the hedge or grass, and clearing leaves from the rooftop. Keep in mind that your first MLS photo will be listed against your property and will be used by search engines. Be careful with the first shot and make sure to consult your Realtor® before using it.

Once you have an exterior shot, it is time to cover the key areas of your house.

·         Kitchen

·         Small utility areas such as laundry room or half-baths

·         Master bathroom

·         Master bedroom

·         Additional store rooms, custom book-shelves or mantles

Cover every area that shows the uniqueness of your house. Potential buyers with family would love an additional storage space or half-bath. Having professional photos is not enough and you need to make sure that your Realtor® understands the best techniques to use them.

Horizontal photos are perfect because online listings with horizontal photos are the most attractive ones. Use the photos thoughtfully and you can use unique photos for different syndicate sites. It might be a bit overwhelming for someone new to the Internet but it will certainly help you close the deal quickly with better offers.

Ready to click some awesome photos of your property! 

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 Provided courtesy of Yvette Belisle - Alaskan Spirit Realty