Preparing Your Listing for Photography: A Comprehensive Checklist by SkyLight Tours
As a marketing consultant for SkyLight Tours, a real estate marketing company in the Pacific Northwest, I have had the opportunity to work with many agents in the area and help them showcase their listings in the best possible light. One of the most important steps in this process is preparing a property for photography. A well-prepared listing can make all the difference in attracting potential buyers and closing a sale.
To ensure that your listing is ready for photography, I recommend creating a comprehensive checklist. This will help you stay organized and ensure that nothing is overlooked. Here are a few key items that should be included on your checklist:
Clean and declutter: Before the photographer arrives, make sure that the space is spotless and free of clutter. This will help to create a sense of spaciousness and make the room appear larger.
Remove personal items: Remove any personal items such as family photos or artwork that may not be relevant to the sale of the property.
Stage the space: Consider how you can best stage the space to showcase its features and highlight its best assets. This could include arranging furniture in a way that creates a focal point or highlighting a particularly attractive feature of the room.
Lighting: Ensure that all lights are turned on, and that the room is well-lit. This will help to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, and make the space feel more welcoming.
Check for repairs: Check the space for any repairs that need to be made before the photographer arrives. This could include fixing a leaky faucet, or repainting a room.
Check the exterior: Make sure the exterior of the property is clean and well-maintained. This could include trimming bushes, mowing the lawn, and cleaning the windows.
Check the angles: Take a walk around the property and check for any angles that might not be ideal for photographs. These might include rooms that are poorly lit, or areas that have a lot of clutter.
By following these tips and creating a comprehensive checklist, you can ensure that your listing is ready for photography and that the photographs will be of the highest quality. At SkyLight Tours, we are dedicated to helping our clients showcase their listings in the best possible light, and a well-prepared listing is a key component of that process.