How to Take Photos that Sell Houses

Real estate listings with photos are more likely to grab someone's attention than listings without photos. Using photos to sell your house is a great way for potential buyers to view the house and property without having to visit the house in person. The photos are a great marketing tool and can literally sell your house for you if they are taken well.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Camera

1. Prepare the property for the photo shoot. Mow your lawn and clean up debris. Clean the interior of the house including carpets, windows and walls. Take photos with the furniture still in your house. Potential buyers like to see how a room looks when it has furniture in it.
2. Take pictures of the outside of the house. Make sure you get a wide shot of the house and yard from the front and from the back. Take photos of good selling points such as garages, shops, porches or water features.
3. Capture the style of the kitchen in your photos. Be sure to include appliances and cabinets in these photos.
4. Photograph the main living areas such as the living room, den or family room. Include any special features in the photos, especially ceiling fans, fireplaces and windows.
5. Take photos of each bedroom along with their closets. Open the closet doors for walk in closets to try and capture their size in the photo.
6. Take photos of all the bathrooms. Include all the fixtures and cabinets in the pictures.

Tips & Warnings

• Take the photos of rooms from two of the four corners to get the full scope of the room.
• You should not use all the photos in your listing. Give them to the real estate agent or put them on a flyer to place in the information tube on your "For sale" sign.
• Don't take the outdoor photos when the sun is facing the house as the sun glares off of the windows.