OnlineIt's where buyers start
The majority of home buyers start their search online, so it is important to make the first impression count! Follow these tips to prepare your home for the best real estate photos possible.
- Make The First Impression Count -
The majority of home buyers start their search online, so it is important to make the first impression count! Follow these tips to prepare your home for the best real estate photos possible.
- Tips for all areas in the home -
- Online “curb appeal” and a relaxing oasis -
Online “curb appeal” - the front exterior is usually the first photo buyers see
The back yard should be an oasis to relax
- Sometimes the focal point, the kitchen deserves attention to detail -
- Allow buyers to imagine a nice family meal -
- The space to enjoy conversation and spend quality time with family -
- Rest for you and guests -
A good nights rest recharges the body and mind
Don’t forget about guest bedrooms
- To be spa-like, the bathroom must be clear of all personal items -
- Pets are loving, but their presence should be minimized -
- Staging helps provide top dollar and a quick sale -
Selling your home is like selling a product - it must be marketed correctly to reach a specific buyer. Although your furnishings and decor are great for your lifestyle, it’s important to optimize your home for the future buyer.
All of the tips suggested in the previous sections were approved by professional home stagers from the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) - Dallas Chapter.
A professional home stager can provide you with a consultation to help you prepare your home for sale and make sure your home shows at its best online through the photographs.
To find a RESA professional stager in your area, visit their website:
- Expectation During the Photo Shoot -
The house should be shoot-ready when I arrive
Hi I’m Lance Selgo, owner and photographer of Unique Exposure Photography. I look forward to taking photos of your home!
I want the photos of your home to be the best they can be. This requires teamwork and cooperation that will result in an outstanding online presence when your home goes LIVE on the market.
Although I would love to help you style/design your home, I unfortunately do not have the skill set required to do so. When I arrive to take photos of your property, I ask that all staging and cleaning be done prior to my arrival. To efficiently maintain my busy schedule and deliver the level of service my clients expect, I can not spend unnecessary time at the home waiting for it to be cleaned, dusted, de-cluttered, etc.
Please review the previous sections for tips on preparing your home for real estate photography, and note that I am not responsible and will not partake in any of the following duties while photographing your home:
In addition to taking photos of properties, I teach a photography segment twice a year at Collin County Community College and I operate Tips for Real Estate Photography where I share the ins-and-outs of running a real estate photography business from client acquisition, to photo processing and photo delivery. You can connect with me via the social media networks below.