CT Home Sellers – Photos are KEY

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 - Photos are KEY! Deborah Laemmerhirt 203-994-4297, www.HomesInConnectucutForSale.com

CT Home Sellers - Photos are KEY! According to the National Association of Realtors about 85% of all home buyers start their search on the Internet. Think about it - if you are moving when your home sellers how have you been looking? This popular trend illustrates the importance of uploading photos that really pop when trying to attract potential buyers through the Web. They have to be great quality but also represent the home in the best way possible. Often buyers will pass up a home when they cannot get a good sense of the home. If there are no kitchen photos, for example it may be assumed that there is something wrong there!

While the facts and figures provided are important, the biggest draw will often come from attention-getting pictures of the home. After beginning the listing process, having the agent come out to photograph the home is usually one of the first steps toward a sale.

Of course, photos that look natural work best, but that doesn't mean you can't dress them up a bit. Lighting is important, as well as having photos taken with a number of different angles. Additionally, wide angle photography helps display rooms and homes with a more in person perspective.

What are the home buyers looking for? Home buyers want a residence that meets their spatial needs and other specifications, but they also want to find a home that they can picture themselves living in. Simple things can be done to give your house a more ambient look. You can create this vision using properly staged photos.

Getting ready for the photos: Organize, Clean and Repair

CT Home Sellers - Photos are KEY! When considering how to display your home through photos, think about interested buyers. Whether the likely buyers are retirees or first-time homebuyers, your photos should reflect your target audience in each room of the house. Ask your real estate agent who they think would be looking at your home.

Begin by doing a little organizing. Remove objects, like toys, photos and newspapers, that can make an area look cluttered. Next, a thorough cleaning is in order. Shelves must be dusted, coffee tables should shine, and mirrors need to be free of streaks. Believe it or not, potential buyers notice the smallest things in photographs, like the number of dishes in the sink. Be mindful of how others will perceive the home.

If any home repairs are needed, take care of them before having photographs taken. There is nothing less appealing than posting "work in progress" photos. Also, consider removing outdated wallpaper or other features that might make the home appear old. Even simple repairs can transform bathrooms and kitchens into real head turners.

CT Home Sellers - Photos are KEY! Now get your agent in and Get Your Home SOLD!