Have you ever seen a property and thought, the photos look bad but I’ll view just in case? No? Great. How many times has a property been sold to you in the pictures, and then your viewing reveals hidden scuff marks and damage to the property? Exactly. Your property photoshoot is going to be your key marketing weapon when selling your home, as they could be seen by thousands of potential buyers online. You could imagine that you have received a message from an interior design influencer who is going to feature your property on their Instagram page. How would you present your home, given that it’s going to be viewed by a huge audience and you want to impress? See our blogs for tips on how to get your property market ready!
A good spring clean is a great way to start setting the stage for your property’s photoshoot. Any tables or surfaces that you have in your property should be free from clutter, some sellers like to set up certain areas with fresh flowers for example which can be a great touch.
When it comes to the kitchen, it should be spotless, and other than electrical appliances there should be nothing left out on the worktops. Your bathroom should be gleaming and free from any personal toiletries to avoid cluttering the space.
In an ideal world, the front external photo will not be the main marketing picture. Regardless, it is still important to try and remove any cars from the driveway. Dustbins and children’s toys should also be removed, alongside a good trim of any hedges and perhaps a quick jet wash of the path. Viewings and pictures are all about aesthetics!
You should aim to have the photo shoot on a nice clear sunny day with a beautiful blue sky. Although given the British weather, unfortunately, this is not always possible. Don’t worry too much as a good professional photographer will be able to insert a beautiful blue sky as a backdrop on any external photos to make your property pop. For your internal photos, it is important to have as much natural light as possible, and fully opening blinds and curtains for all rooms will help with this. If you have a room that is particularly dark then adding a lamp or two can help to brighten the room and add warmth.
The importance of fantastic photographs cannot be overstated when it comes to selling your property. This is the one thing that you need to spend time and effort getting right. By making sure that your property is presented in the best way possible it will help the photographer capture the best of your property.
Take a look at our blog – 5 Top Tips To Get Your Property Market Ready – for more tips on how to prepare your property for your photoshoot.
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