Is Your Home Ready?

Getting Ready for the Photographer

Your agent has hired a professional real estate photographer and this is one of the best things that your agent can do to make your real estate listing shine. But, before the photographer arrives, there are a few things that you should do to prepare your home.

First Impressions Matter

The first view that a person will get from the room is when they are standing in the doorway, so keep that perspective in mind when you are arranging the furniture. You want to create a lasting impression from the moment that they walk in the room, and they will likely spend more time viewing the room from the side where the door is located.

From a photo standpoint, the real estate photographer will take photos from the doorway area, and they will also make use of the windows and natural light in the room. So you want to consider the way the furniture is placed as it corresponds with the windows and doorways. It is good to capture the windows in the photos because people like to see the natural light that comes into the room.

If there are built-in features in the room, such as a fireplace or decorative pillars, the photographer will take the photos from an angle to include those features. So, you can arrange your furniture to be complimentary of the built-in decor.

Less is More

It is always best to clear the clutter out of every room because a clean space is more appealing. Get rid of anything that is cluttering the room, and when you think you are done... continue working to get rid of a few more items in the room.

The goal is to create a stylish, generic room in which the buyer can picture themselves living in. If you include too many personal effects, such as photos and knickknacks, then it makes it more difficult for the buyer to imagine their own things in the room. So, get rid of the distractions and eliminate any clutter that may be present.