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Picture Taking Tips
In this era of the computer, people are going to get their first glimpse of
your home over the internet. That means that they are going to decide if
they want to go all the way to see your home based on the pictures YOU provide.
This is a list of tips gleaned from realtors, home stagers, common sense
and my observations.
1. Get rid of the clutter. Folks looking for a new home have to be able
to visualize themselves, as well as their belongings in your home, and if
it is full of your stuff, they can't see themselves in it. The bottom line
is get rid of stuff for your pictures. Subconsciously, others see too much
stuff as a too small home with little space for their belongings
2. Clean up the place. What you perceive as homey, others see as clutter and
junk. When in doubt, refer to #1 above.
3. Make sure the following things are NOT visible in the pictures: pet bowls,
pet beds and chew toys; humidifiers or de-humidifiers, garbage cans, portable
fans, toilet bowls with the lid up.
4. Decide what is special about your home and be sure to include a picture of
it (like a hot tub or a spectacular view).
5. If you are on an airpark, and you have a hangar, then a picture of the hangar
is a good idea, unless it is full of junk. Then make it an outside picture.
Remember, if people are looking at homes on an airpark, then they probably
want a hangar!
6. Get a good picture of the outside of the home, on a sunny day.
7. When taking interior pictures, turn on ALL of the lights.
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