A picture is worth even more than a thousand words!
Do you ever sometimes wonder, when you click on images of the properties you preview online, "What was that agent thinking?" Sometimes I wonder if the seller and/or agent really wants to sell the house!
Now I certainly don't profess to be an expert photographer by any means, but marketing your client's property the best way possible should be your priority. Here are a few listing images I have recently come across and some tips for improvement:
Tip #1
Spend a minute to remove the personal items and shut the toilet seat and shower curtain. Since the bathroom is not an especially glamorous space, a small plant or flowers go a long way. Then, take a picture with a wider perspective, and one where the toilet does not take center stage!
Tip #2
First of all, remember to focus your shot! Sometimes an angled shot adds more interest to a building that lacks an exciting facade. Also, it's best to take advantage of photographing on a sunny day. For an even more dramatic effect, wait until late in the day towards sunset.
Tip #3
This one is a real head-scratcher...Did you forget to do something before taking this picture? Is it the couch you're trying to sell or the stuffed animals? (Sorry, had to go there!) You want to present a warm and inviting space. Declutter and depersonalize. You want a potential buyer to imagine herself living in that space and not focusing on the seller's personal items. Again, a wider shot that includes more of the room would be better.
Finally, before your listing goes live, run it by a colleague for an objective set of eyes to check out. You might be pleasantly surprised how far some constructive advice will help you to tweak a few details and ultimately sell!
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