Monday, February 12, 2007

Good Photos Help a Home Sell Quickly

It has been said that a picture is worth 1,000 words, that is especially true when it comes to selling a home. As more buyers shop for properties online, high-quality photos are more important than ever. Good photos are particularly important for virtual tours, which provide a 360-degree view of a room. It is helpful to have these photos done professionally, this will ensure that the photos were taken in the right light and capture the area properly. If you do decide to take photos yourself, here are some tips for making the home look its best on camera.

-Insist on good photography equipment so the photos are sharp and colors aren’t washed out.
-Get rid of clutter in the home so the focus can be on the property, not the furniture and personal items.
-Don’t shoot at night. Natural daylight will make the home look brighter.
-Use flowers; they’ll add color to the photos.
-Wide-angle lens are good, unless they distort the view. Making an average living room look like a ballroom will only disappoint a potential buyer when she sees the real thing.

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