CT Home Sellers – Photo Tips

By Deborah Laemmerhirt, CT, Ridgefield, Bethel,Kent,Brookfield, Newtown, Redding,Roxbury,Bridgewater, CT Specialist, Exquisitely Serving Sellers&Buyers (Previews - Coldwell Banker - CT) | January 17, 2014

CT Home Sellers - Photo Tips. Deborah Laemmerhirt 203-994-4297. www.HomesInConnecticutForSale.com

CT Home Sellers - Photo Tips. You've been working on your home. Cleaning, de-cluttering closets and cabinets. Moving extra furniture, packing away extras and shining wood, door knobs, mirrors and windows.

Once your home is in tip-top shape and sparkling clean, it's time to set the stage for some photographs.

Some tips:

Remove personalized items and unnecessary decor from rooms since you want photos to allow potential buyers to picture themselves living in the home,.

Show off your home's best features. Maybe it's how the sun shines on a bowl of fresh fruit on the breakfast table every morning, or how nice the fireplace glow looks from across the room. Remember to also include outdoor photos of the landscaping and yard.

Use the sun to your advantage. Have the house photographed on a bright day, so natural light fills every room. When rooms are brightly lit, they give off a more aesthetically pleasing feel and appear larger in pictures. Some photographers prefer inside photos to be takes on a bright day, not necessarily full sun. Most agree, exterior photo are best with the sun overhead and some clouds on the sky.

Be sure to have the photographer take multiple photos of each room, using different angles. Since most multiple listing service Web sites allow for more than 20 photos to be posted, it is best to give potential buyers a big selection of pictures. More photos usually lead to more requests for walk-throughs, putting you right where you want to be.

Wide Angle Photography. Ask for the photographer to use a wide angle lens. Take a look at the difference and you will never change back for home photos.

CT Home Sellers - Photo Tips. You need to hire a internet and photo savvy realtor to implement an internet aggressive marketing program. The Internet provides a golden opportunity to help market your house to its best advantage. That's where the buying public is these days, so use high-qualify pictures to position yourself for a faster sale. Some listing agents have worked on their photography skills and have invested in quality equipment. Others will hire a photographer. The great thing about an agent who works at their photography is that you will get a tremendous number of photos that are put out in a number of ways so your house gets see and sold. Interview for your agent carefully, this is an important business decision.