PREPARING FOR A PHOTO SHOOT

With the majority of home buyers starting their searches online, it’s essential your home stand out in the listing photos.

Consider the following to assure it looks bright, spacious, fresh and uncluttered:

BRIGHTEN

Before the photo shoot starts, create as much light as possible. Turn on all interior lights, open

drapes and blinds and light candles to create warm ambiance.

FRESHEN AND CLEAN

Re-paint surfaces that show stains, scuffs or damage. Thoroughly clean house, top to bottom.

DECLUTTER OUTSIDE

Hide empty planters, hoses, trash cans, games, balls, pet houses, etc. Close garage doors and remove cars from driveway and in front of home.

DE-PERSONALIZE

Put away magazines, toys, newspapers and family photographs. Hide evidence

of pets. Remove calendars, bulletin boards and anything that could date the

photos (ex. seasonal decorations). Clear photos and magnets from refrigerator door.

DECLUTTER INSIDE

To make home look spacious, decrease amount of furniture in each

room and carefully group what’s left. Clear kitchen and bathroom countertops; thin

number of objects on other surfaces. Trim books and knick-knacks. Reduce the contents of closets so they appear only half full.

ACCESSORIZE

Add pop to each room with fresh flowers, attractive vases, colorful afghans, new towels, etc. On broad countertops, display one small, attractive object (ex. unique espresso maker) to provide scale. Outside, replace dead plants and add bright-colored flowers in pots or planted in the ground.

“When You List Your Home For Sale With Janet Berry and Her Luxury Home Team, There Will Be a Team of Professional Photographers and Videographers to tell The Story of Your Home. The Tips Above Will Help That Process.”