Why Professional Photography is Important When Selling Your Home.
Posted by Oakridge Real Estate on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at 2:08pm.
Let’s talk about why professional photography it is so important when selling your home. Studies have shown that 98% of home buyers judge whether or not to walk through a property by first seeing the listing photos online. When the majority of potential buyers are making choices on the online images, we want to set up your home to make a great first impression with professional photography and videography.
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Getting buyers in your door is the first step to selling your home. More interest generated means getting your home sold faster.
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Homes with professional photography sell quicker, regardless of the list price and can also result in a greater sale price.
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The first impression for buyers is crucial and professional photos are the first step to selling your home.
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Along with photography, video is an important component in marketing your home and exposing it to potential buyers.
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Our media specialists use their knowledge to capture the highlights of your home to attract more buyers
Here are a few examples to see the difference in camera phone photos and professional photography.
Tips for preparing your home for Professional Photography
You only get one chance to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Cleaning your home and creating a welcoming space will bring top dollar and help your home sell faster. Here is a list of tips to prepare your home for the professional photos. You can also use this checklist before showings.
Main living areas:
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Turn all lights on including lamps and overhead fixtures. Replace any burned out bulbs.
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Open up all curtains to bring in more natural light.
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Empty garbage cans or remove from kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
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Clear off coat racks and other distracting items.
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Ensure all kids and pet toys are picked up and not visible in the main living areas.
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Tuck in electrical cords wherever you can.
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Vacuum carpeted areas and clean all hard surface floors.
Kitchen
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Clean the stove and exhaust hood inside and out.
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De-clutter surfaces and clean well.
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Store away small appliances.
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If you have open shelving, organize all items.
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Remove items from the refrigerator door.
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Clear sink of dishes and hide any sponges or cleaning items
Bathrooms
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Clean the bathrooms well. Pay special attention to the vanity, sink, hardware, mirrors, toilets, and shower.
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Change or clean the shower curtain.
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Remove dirt or dust from sliding shower door tracks.
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Hang fresh towels.
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Clear counters of toiletries. Minimize in bath/showers.
Bedrooms
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Make beds. Add decorative pillows if you have them.
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Put away clothing and shoes.
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Clean under beds.
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Clear surfaces of clutter.
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Organize closet spaces.
Dining Room
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Straighten and push in all chairs.
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Clean off the table other than main center pieces.
- Setting the table for dinner shows well.
Outside
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Mow the yard and trim as needed. Water plants regularly during the growing season.
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Pick up sticks, leaves, or branches.
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Remove toys and other items not in use.
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Put bicycles away.
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Clean patio and straighten furniture.
- Move vehicles out of the driveway.
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Move trash pick up bins so they are not visible in photos
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If listing during the winter months, be sure to keep up on snow removal.
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Pick up pet waste if you own a dog.