When you want to compete with today’s sellers in attracting as many potential buyers as possible for your Carillon Lakes homes for sale, producing quality photos for your listings is the way to go. More than 80 percent of home searches start online, and naturally, those listings with splendid photos get checked out more often. But let’s face it, not all of us are photography geniuses.
So to help you out, here are some of the best tips you can use to produce real estate photos that sell.
Before Taking Photos:
- Clean up
Certainly, you wouldn’t want your trash in the kitchen, grime in the bathroom, and stains on your carpet take the spotlight. So clean up, and do it really well. There’s no short cut here. Use the top to bottom, left to right method so you don’t miss a spot. Go over every room and see if you can bring the shine out of your home. A clean home will look terrific on photos.
- Create extra space
The loveliest homes found in http://www.LakelandFloridaLiving.com/ almost always have this feeling of bright and airy rooms, with lots and lots of space. Since you are selling your home and will soon be moving to a new place, might as well take this rare opportunity to itemize your belongings and see if anything can be sold, donated, or thrown away. Apart from making moving easier as you bring only the things you need to keep, this will also help you declutter to create more space in your current home.
- Consider staging
We all have heard of the magic of staging. It’s no secret that very few homes get photographed and listed as is, and then get sold fast. Home staging, in a sense, is a pleasant way to dress up your home to make it neutral and yet appealing to most number of buyers. So get in touch with a Carillon Lakes community real estate agent as soon as possible so you can get wonderful advice on what changes should be done before you take photos.
During Photoshoot:
- Use ample and proper lighting
Experts agree that using natural lighting is an effective way of getting splendid photos. Shoot at the time of day when sunlight isn’t too harsh, like early morning or before sundown. There are also elements you want to take note of when shooting the exterior of your home. For instance, shooting at dawn or dusk with all the lights turned on inside the home can give your photo a warm, and inviting feel. For shots during the day, try to balance the lighting you have. Use lamps, wall lights, and overhead lights as needed. The goal is for all parts of the home to receive equal lighting.
- Focus on the selling points
As a homeowner, I’m sure you are well acquainted with the best things about your homes for sale in Carillon Lakes community. Highlight these things when you take photos. Make them pop on the screen by experimenting on angles and lighting. It is a given that good tools will produce good photos, but even the best cameras won’t help if you don’t know what to focus on.
- Choose the best among many
Use different angles and take various shots of your home. Do not forget to focus on the exterior as much as the interior. The reason for taking as many photos as possible is for you to have plenty of options before you choose the best ones to post. Get the opinion of others, especially your agent on which photos make your home more interesting and inviting.
Your home for sale in Carillon Lakes can look fabulous on photos when you follow these tips. Powerful photos can have lasting effects on buyers and can instantly bring them at your doorstep, so never take this area of home selling lightly.
Call me, Petra Norris, at (863) 619-6918 or send me an email at petra@petranorris.com if you’re looking for a Lakeland Florida real estate agent with superior local knowledge, experience, professionalism, integrity, and personal service to help you sell or buy Carillon Lakes Community homes for sale.
Petra Norris, REALTOR®…
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