If you’re putting your
property on the market for sale or rent, there is one thing you can do to make
an immediate impact.
To maximise your chances of
securing the best possible deal, spend time preparing your property before it
is photographed for promotional purposes.
You wouldn’t turn up to an
important job interview wearing an old tracksuit and a stained vest (I hope).
The same rule applies when
you show off your property. You want to show your home in its most flattering
light and reveal its full potential.
This is because first
impressions matter. Think about when you are looking for a holiday and you find
the resort or hotel you like and then you want to see how the rooms look. If
they look nice and clean you’ll want to stay there.
In our digital age first
impressions are more influential than ever.
Before arranging viewings,
most people pore over property websites and rank their favourites.
They expect to see images of
every room and are suspicious if you omit photos of some spaces.
Before they’ve even stepped
inside a property, viewers have formed definite opinions about it.
A prospective property must
be clean, well presented and clutter-free. If it looks untidy and unkempt in
photos, people will assume that: It will be even grottier in real life and need
some serious bleaching and scrubbing. The owner is lax on maintenance, and all
sorts of unforeseen faults and repair work could be needed.
Here are some top tips to
prepare your property for a photo shoot.
Clear the clutter
People want to see the
property, not your personal items. That means no washing left out to dry (in
the house or on the line outside), no shoes in the hall or phone chargers in
sockets.
Every excess item left lying
around, including magazines, flyers, and remote controls build up to create an
unattractive look.
Let there be light
Open all curtains or blinds
to let as much light in as possible. If rooms have connecting doors, open them
to really show off the space.
Kitchen clear up
Clear all work surfaces and
tables of the reminders of domestic life.
Tea towels, cleaning
products, dishes, fridge magnets and pet food bowl all need to go.
One bowl that can stay
though is the fruit bowl – just make sure you fill it with fresh fruit.
Bathroom blitz
Declare war on mould and any
other unsightly stains. Move all shampoos, conditioners, soap items, towels,
and mats out of sight. Remove items off the back of doors.
People don’t need to see the
dressing gown your mother gave you for Christmas. Also, put your toilet lids
down, please.
In the bedrooms
Opt for neutral bed linen,
and avoid deep reds, purple or browns. If you still have a teddy, that’s okay but
put it away for now.
Slippers, personal
photographs, and exercise equipment should go too.
Children’s bedrooms
Pack clothes and toys away
and remove any items that feature your children’s names, along with photographs.
Living areas
Remove TV remotes, games
consoles and paperwork. Make sure the TV is switched off. In this room, you can
also add something fresh – a vase of colourful flowers looks great.
Front of house
Cut the grass and any
hedges/bushes. Remove weeds and bins and invest in a few pot plants to add
colour.
If you have a driveway,
don’t park your car on it for the photo shoot.
And if you’re on good terms
with your neighbours ask them (nicely) to move their vehicle too, as often
photographers have a wide-angle lens.
Gardens or courtyards
As with the front, get rid
of weeds, leaves and any junk that is lying around.
If you would like more
advice on how to prepare your property for sale or rent give me a call or drop
me a message.
I’m happy to help and
promise to keep you firmly in the picture
☎01777 237310 ☎ Messages to ☎07981 744003 ☎
geraldbowers@thegoodea.co.uk
The Good Estate Agent – North Nottinghamshire
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