Preparing your home for photographs and videos
Camera Lights Action – Perfect presentation is a must in today’s crowded marketplace.
When potential buyers look around for the perfect home, they can make up their minds in seconds. That is why having the best photographs of your property is essential to us.
First impressions count, so preparing your home beforehand could lead to quicker, even higher sales!
Even though we can work our magic sometimes and edit your photos, please see below a list of ways you could give your home that extra wow factor and make it stand out from the crowd by making a few minor changes.
Outside :
● Move any vehicles from the outside of the property
● Remove any clutter from outside the property, such as bins and hoses
● Mow the lawn and tidy round the garden, including weeding and removing leaves
● Clean the windows
Inside :
● Moving furniture around may help to make a room look more spacious
● Make sure your home is well lit, and replace any light bulbs that have gone out
● Open all curtains and blinds
Kitchen:
● Clear all worktops and make sure there are no tea towels or chopping boards on show
● Move bins out of sight
● Clear away appliances
● Close all cupboards
● Hide all fridge magnets
● Clear the sink (no dirty dishes!)
● If you have pets, hide their food bowls and bed
Reception Rooms:
● Remove scruffy throws from sofas
● Arrange cushions to look bright and tidy
● Set dining room tables
● Any children’s toys or piles of magazines, DVDs etc. should be out of sight
Bedrooms:
● Make the bed and choose bedclothes that compliment the room
● Anything stored under the bed should be entirely out of sight
● All drawers and wardrobe doors should be shut
Bathrooms:
● Keep the toilet lid down
● Remove clutter like shower gels and toothbrushes
● Close the shower curtain
● Remove toilet paper from its holder
● Any towels should be neatly arranged and folded and chosen to compliment the room