I am a stager. That means that a big part of my job is visual. I need to see a home the way a buyer sees it. I am paid to create warm attractive environments that will create a positive emotional connection with the property.
That said, here comes the brutal truth. Most of what I see when I am checking out property on various Realtor's websites, is just plain awful. The pictures that are meant to attract a buyer's interest unfortunately may do just the opposite. Things like electrical cords draped over the front of a dresser. Baby toys scattered on the floor. Trash containers front and center in the kitchen! Even beds that appear unmade. The list could go on and on. These visuals send the message that the whole property is probably a mess and not well maintained. Bad idea.
So, put on your "buyer's hat" and look at the way your listings are presented to the world on the internet. This is afterall, where a vast majority of home buyer's begin their search. Look carfully at what you will be photographing. Pick up and even clean up if necessary! Once those photos are published, that first impression has been made. Done. over, never to happen again! On click and the buyer simply moves on to the next listing.
If you take you own picutres for use on the MLS, take many more than you think are enough. It's a digital camera right? Just click away from every angle! You won't waste any film! Turn on ALL the lights. Open all the drapes and blinds. Buyer's love light bright rooms. Get down low,, get up high!,, And be critical of your results! ANd please don't show me the used shampoo bottles on the tub rim!
Of course you can always call me ! : ))))
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