With the majority of buyers starting their search online, the photographs of a property are often the first thing to catch their eye and generate interest. That's why it's important to prepare a property before getting it photographed by a real estate photographer.
Preparing a property beforehand is about creating a clean and uncluttered space. This means removing personal items such as family pictures, memorabilia, and any other clutter that may distract from the property itself. This creates a neutral canvas that potential buyers can envision themselves living in. A good real estate photographer can make a property look its best and showcase its unique features, but even the best photographer can't make a property look clean and uncluttered if it isn’t.
The checklist below is a great place to start. It’s a guide for an ideal home cleanup. Though we don’t require every item on the list to be checked in order to photograph a home we highly recommend doing as many of them as possible. By decluttering, cleaning, and making sure everything is well-lit, the photographs will be more appealing to potential buyers and make a great first impression. Taking the time to prepare your property before the photographer arrives is a small investment you can make to help generate the most interest and even sell your property faster.
