The internet has revolutionized how business transactions are being carried out all over the world and sellers have many ways to promote their merchandise to their target audience. This concept has also been adopted by real estate agencies, and property photos are often included in their online listings.
These days, many buyers do their research online in search for properties and oftentimes, the photos of your property become the make or break factor in piquing their interest. As a property seller, you need to know that having quality listing photos increases the views on your property. The first impression speaks volumes about your property and can even motivate a prospective buyer to come for a viewing in person.
For starters, you should always ensure that you get your home cleaned first and make sure everything is neatly arranged before taking property photos. Here are other tips on how you can ensure your property captures the right attention through your listing photos:
Hire Professional Photographers
It’s a good practice to hire professional photographers to take quality photos since they have the skills to capture the best selling points of your property. Top notch photographers have mastered the art of capturing an object’s image from different angles to bring out that exquisite look. You can also talk to your realtor and see if he has someone (not necessarily a professional photographer) on his team who has experience in snapping quality listing photos.
Use the Natural Light
Let Mother Nature work for you as you take photos for a more natural look around your property. A sunny day will work best when you need to take interior photos. Ensure that you open the curtains wide to let in the light. Using the camera flash is not recommended since it creates glares that can look unattractive. Take photos of your outdoor features during an overcast sky to avoid shadows that may appear during a bright day.
Give an Accurate Representation of Your Property
You need to ensure that you take photos that give an actual representation of the size of your house to avoid misconceptions. For example, cameras with wide angle lenses are known to take objects out of proportion and display them bigger than they actually are. By avoiding such tricks, you save precious time for both yourself and the buyers – as the prospective buyers who come for the viewing after seeing your listing photos will have their expectations met.
Avoid Using Your Cell Phone Camera
Using a smartphone to take listing photos may not work out well since you want to achieve more detailed photos. There are smartphones that have high megapixels but in comparison, it would be better if you invest in a small camera with high-resolution capabilities, with at least 5 megapixels, to get quality pictures. You can also get a small tripod to mount your camera on for taking stable images.
All in all, if you follow the above recommendations, you will more likely than not end up with a good range of quality photos to use for your property listing. As always, you can also consult with your realtor to check if the pictures you are using are good enough to generate interest from prospective buyers.
