If you want to attract a buyer, start by catching their eye. Before a buyer ever makes it to your front door, the first introduction they’ll have to your home will probably be the picture you’ve included with your advertising- on your internet listing or on a brochure. It pays — literally — to know how to photograph your home in its best light.
Before you take any pictures, make sure that your home is picture perfect. A little effort goes a long way, and this is the time to channel your inner Ansel Adams.
Stand in front of your home and take a visual assessment. How do the shades in the bedroom window look? Does it look nicer with the curtains in the living room drawn or open? If your flowers aren’t in bloom, it might be a good idea to move that planter off the porch and out of view. Mow the lawn, and trim any shrubs or trees. Remove any toys, sports equipment, or accessories from the yard- you might think your lawn gnome is adorable, but it could turn off a potential buyer. Wait for a sunny day before you pull out the camera. The best time of day to photograph your home will depend upon which direction it faces. You’ll want the sun behind you, shining on the front of your home.
If Your Home Faces...
WEST: Take photos in the evening, within two hours of sunset.
EAST: Take photos in the morning, within two hours of sunrise.
SOUTH: Take photos in the afternoon, when the sun is no longer directly overhead
NORTH: Watch for the time of day when the sun shines on your house. If your house doesn’t get any direct sunlight, try to snap the photo on a bright day when the sun moves behind a cloud.
A picture is worth a thousand words – and in this case, it may be worth thousands of dollars.
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