Having that perfect photo boosts your chances to getting a sale on your listing. Putting time and money into your photos is very important because if you don’t, your photos could prevent the home from selling quickly.
Consider these photography tips to help your listing attract the attention it deserves.
1. The Full House Shot
You’re selling a home, so it’s mandatory that you take a photo of the full front view of your listing. Make sure the whole house is in the shot, and never let cars or other objects block your line of sight. Make sure you tidy up the lawn or remove unnecessary things before taking that shot.
Buyers often decide quickly, (like in a matter of minutes or seconds) whether they’re interested in what you’re selling or flip to another listi
2. Bird’s-Eye View
Taking a photo from above is a great way to show off a large property or a waterfront location. Crop the photo close enough so the home is visible without having to draw an arrow or a box around it.
As a general rule of thumb, stick with traditional lenses for listing photos, and make small spaces appear bigger with camera angles or design tricks.
3. Selling Points
You may think it’s best to skip the bathroom when taking listing photos, but if yours was recently updated, show it off! Bathrooms are among the first spaces to be upgraded in newly owned homes, and research shows that blue bathrooms sell for more than expected.
4. Lifestyle Photos
The goal is to put your home’s best foot forward. That means staging each room to sell shoppers on the lifestyle your home offers. Create cozy vignettes in each photo so it’s easier for shoppers to envision themselves living there.
5. Show Off The View
If the view is one of your home’s selling points, you’ll definitely want to show it off. It’s best if you can capture it with a part of the house in the shot, like the deck or porch. That way, buyers can picture themselves there.
6. Architectural Details
Archways, beams and other architectural quirks may be hard to photograph, but they give your home character. Try to capture a few of the architectural details if you can.
You may also want to consider making a few small improvements, like updating the bathroom, before listing your home.
7. Night Shot
While it’s easy to assume daytime shots are ideal, a nighttime exterior shot can create the right amount of contrast to make your photos stand out. The key is to leave your home’s interior and exterior lights on while you take the photo.
First impressions lasts — always use stunning listing photos to catch your customer’s attention and grab that sale!