Tuesday, February 7, 2012

16 TIPS ON PREPARING YOUR HOME TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED

We hire OBEO to do our photography on our new listings. They are professional and do a wonderful job putting a home's "best foot forward."  With all the online marketing that we do as real estate professionals, quality pictures are more important than ever.  OBEO recently put together a list of tips on preparing your home to be photographed for marketing.  Below you will find an exert from that article.

1. Have the lawn mowed, leaves raked, bushes trimmed.
2. When in season, flowers can add a gorgeous pop of color.
3. Remove all vehicles from the driveway and front of the house.
4. Make sure all garbage cans, hoses, garden tools etc. are put away.
5. If you will be doing any twilight photos, be sure to check all outdoor lights and change dim or broken bulbs.
6. Remove any “cute” yard decorations the owner may have put out.
7. Remove any “clutter” inside the home, and put away toys, clothing, dishes, towels, etc.
8. Make the beds.
9. The counter tops in the bathrooms and kitchen should be as clean and as empty as possible.
10. Make sure the kitchen sink is empty and all dishes are put away.
11. Hide the trash cans.
12. Hide personal photos.
13. Replace any light bulbs that are out.
14. Remove any decorations or magnets that are on the fridge.
15. Before the photographer arrives, turn on all lights and open all blinds in rooms to be photographed.
16. Put all the toilet seats and lids down.


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