Studies show that more and more people begin their search for a Bryan-College Station home online. So, how you present your home to the public online can mean the difference between a smooth sale and a rocky road. They say a picture's worth a thousand words. But, in the case of a home sale, it can be worth so much more. If you can't afford to hire a professional to take photos of your home, here are a few guidelines to putting your house's best face forward.
Nice and clean. A photo will pick up on everything...and I do mean everything! Dirty marks on the walls, stains on the carpet, cobwebs in the corners and smudges on the windows have nowhere to hide in a still photograph. So, make sure to do a really good scrub of all areas of your Bryan-College Station home before you snap a picture.
Get rid of the clutter. Knick-knacks, piles of books and photos everywhere can make a room look small and cramped. This is not the look you should be going for. Pack up all the stuff you don't use on a daily basis and put as much of the rest out of sight as possible. Hide those electrical cords. Take everything off the counter tops to showcase how much workspace your kitchen has.
Natural light is the best. Using too strong of a light can wash out the photo. Open up the curtains and/or shutters to let as much natural light in as possible. Take your photographs at the peak of the day to let the most light in. If the room is still dark, try using filtered light to soften the photo.
Have the right equipment. Many people today own a camera of some sort. But they are not all made the same. A wide angle lens will help make the rooms in your Bryan-College Station home appear larger. Using a tripod will help you keep a steady hand when taking photos, as will a remote.
Don't forget the outside! Potential buyers want to see the inside AND the outside. If you limit your photos to only interior shots, you're limiting your audience. They may just move on to the next house instead.
Take lots of photographs. Don't skimp. It's better to have too many shots and have to narrow them down to a few choices than to not have enough. Take several photos of each room as well as the outside from different angles using different light. This will give you options when you choose which ones to use in your online listing.
In home sales, a picture's worth a thousand words. Your real estate agent can help you find a professional photographer if you need one. However, if it's not in the budget, using the tips above can help your Bryan-College Station home stand out from the crowd.
Stephanie Hansson, Living the Good Life in Bryan – College Station Real Estate
Originally posted on my Living the Good Life in Bryan-College Station real estate blog here: http://livinginbryancollegestation.com/pictures-worth-thousand-words/.
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