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Photographs Help Sell Homes

It’s important to capture your home in a series of flattering photographs since in real estate, the more photos of a listing, the quicker it will sell. At Real Living, we have the ability to post up to 80 photographs per listing. Our Realtors® know which types of pictures sell a home, and they work hard either on their own or in conjunction with a professional to follow these rules when it comes to listing photographs.

It’s important to capture your home in a series of flattering photographs since in real estate, the more photos of a listing, the quicker it will sell. At Real Living, we have the ability to post up to 80 photographs per listing. Our Realtors® know which types of pictures sell a home, and they work hard either on their own or in conjunction with a professional to follow these rules when it comes to listing photographs.

1. Unusual photo perspectives are for National Geographic. Listing photographs aren't showcasing the ability to capture a bird's eye view of a room. They're supposed to showcase the seller’s home. Using a tripod, opening the blinds and turning on the lights create an illusion of a larger room.


2. Realtors® understand that it’s important to keep family members and pets out of listing pictures. They are distracting to prospective buyers and hinder their impressions of the actual home.


3. If a seller has valuables, they shouldn’t be in listing photographs. Displaying expensive pieces of artwork or heirlooms can increase a breach of security in a seller’s home.


4. Rooms need to be clean and void of clutter when photographed. Ceiling fans, televisions and kitchen appliances should to be turned off to eliminate distraction.


5. Hoses, lawn maintenance tools like rakes and spades, as well as cars and bikes shouldn’t be in outdoor listing photographs. Realtors® try to take outdoor photographs on sunny days. Colors will appear more vibrant and the home may look more inviting.

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