When buyers are looking at properties online or in estate agent’s particulars, they make their minds up in seconds. That’s why having the very best photographs of your home is so important. Get the photos right and it could mean higher offers and a quicker sale.
The easiest way to get the very best photographs is help the professional photographer with these simple steps to prepare you home that really show your property at its best.
Exterior
Move any vehicles from the outside of the property
Remove any clutter from outside the property such as bins and hoses
Mow the lawn
Clean the windows
Reception Rooms
Remove scruffy throws from sofas
Arrange cushions to look smart and tidy
Set dining room tables
Remove rugs, especially where you have wooden or tiled floors
Any children’s toys or piles of magazines, DVDs etc should be out of sight
Moving furniture around to help make a room look more spacious
Make sure your home is well lit, and replace any light bulbs that have gone out
Open all curtains and blinds
Fresh flowers help to breathe life into a property
Bedrooms
Make the bed and choose bed clothes that compliment the room
Anything stored under the bed should be completely out of sight
All drawers and wardrobe doors should be shut
Kitchen
Clear all worktops and make sure there are no towels or chopping boards on show
Move bins out of sight
Clear away appliances
Close all cupboards
Hide all fridge magnets
Clear the sink (no dirty dishes!)
If you have pets, hide their food bowls and beds
A full, fresh fruit bowl can add a flash of colour
Bathroom
Keep the toilet lid down
Remove clutter like shower gels and tooth brushes
Close the shower curtain
Remove toilet paper from its holder
Any towels should be neatly arranged and folded, and chosen to compliment the room
I normally photograph every room, the front exterior and the rear exterior and aim to deliver at least finished 20 images.
