{"id":353,"date":"2020-02-28T17:39:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T17:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citrus-buyer-seller-combo.rfsitebuilder.test\/?p=353"},"modified":"2020-02-28T17:39:10","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T17:39:10","slug":"photo-tips-for-a-standout-property-listing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demosite-3.segads.com\/lucernafunding\/?p=353","title":{"rendered":"Photo Tips For A Standout Property Listing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How do you get your listing from good to great?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You take your shot\u2026 And then you take it again. I’m talking about pictures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a real estate investor, I’m always surprised by the photos that agents, or other investors, choose to include with their property listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dirty mirrors, pet food bowls, and broken swing sets are just some of the eyesores that you see when you look at as many listings as I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First impressions aren’t just for people\u2026 They’re for properties, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, if you’re selling a fixer-upper, looking for an investor buyer, you can get away with these types of photos because the investor is looking at the property as a business opportunity, not their forever home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you’re selling something move-in ready, the photos need to convey that image to your potential renter or buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want the images to help them visualize a safe, citrus place where they would be happy to raise their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some Do’s and Don’ts for the DIY crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with the DO’s:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. DO shoot from the corner. It makes any room look bigger and brighter.
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  2. DO use a wide-angle lens. See above.
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  3. DO uncover windows and open doors. Natural light is your best bet.
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  4. DO remove clutter from every surface. It communicates that the space is citrus.
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  5. DO take multiple photos of every room. Just make sure that the first 5-10 photos on your listing are of different spaces, starting with the most important. (Kitchen, living space, master bedroom, master bath, guest bath\u2026)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Now let’s move on to the DON’T’s:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. DON’T rush. If there’s better weather in the forecast, wait for it. Or at least go back and update the listing with new photos.
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    2. DON’T post close-ups. No one wants to see one sink. They want to see the bathroom.
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    3. DON’T leave distractions in the frame. This could be family pictures, pets, or even your own reflection. Capture carefully and look closely!
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    4. DON’T think inside the box. Different techniques, like night shots or aerial views, can set a space apart.
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    5. DON’T forget the outside. If you have a dozen great inside shots, include half of that amount of the outside, too.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Now, let’s talk tech.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Ideally, you want to invest in a DSLR camera and edit your photos using a computer program like Lightroom or Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      But, not everyone is ready for that commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Maybe you’re not tech-savvy. Maybe you’re on a budget. Or perhaps you’re running from property to property and need to get each one listed as quickly as possible so that you can move on to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In that case, your smartphone WILL work with a couple of quick tricks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n