I might be the time that the photographer arrives to take photos of your home for sale. It’s a bit unnerving, exposing your home to this extreme scrutiny, but it is necessary to sell. Well, it can be the catalyst to make it sell quickly too. Properly staged photos can highlight the beauty of your home and appeals to buyers.
In a National Association of Realtors blog they say, “More than 90% of home buyers search for homes online, and 85% of buyers say it’s the photos that are the most important factor in deciding which homes to view, according to research from the National Association of REALTORS®”
Prepare For The Photos
So how do you prepare for this all important photo shoot? There are a few ways to get your home digital photo-ready?
Begin by depersonalize the rooms. You do this removing the clutter, but removing family photos, collectables and personal objects present a lean look and enables a buyer to peek inside and visualize themselves living there. Needless to say, this also protects your privacy.
Your agent can help connect you to a professional photographer who knows how to optimize the layout of each room to present it in the most favorable light.
Speaking about light, open the shades, let in as much natural light making your home appear warmer and larger.
If you having problems, consider virtual staging, which works wonders for vacant listings. Along with this you might consider adding a 30 home tour and interactive floor plan to your listing.
According to another article that discusses the popularity of virtual home tours, National Association of Realtors, “Buyers said they most like virtual home showings because of the ability to view more homes, their convenience, and the ability to screen homes, the survey finds. But the downsides, they say, include difficulty viewing details, the inability to use nonvisual senses, and the inability to inspect potential problem areas.”
Exterior Spruce-up
Make the exterior shine, mow the yard, make sure flower beds are cleaned and so nice if they are in bloom!
A compelling description of features can also help make your home irresistible!
Marketing your home is probably the most important piece of the selling puzzle. The hard work and prep work bring it all together with the professional photographer in the end. Getting all prepared enables them to capture your home in the best possible light enabling a quicker sale. Are you ready?
If you are in Denver, contact Katchen Company today and speak with one of our specialists who can guide you seamlessly through this home selling process.
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