{"id":3570,"date":"2025-08-11T10:02:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgettbyzewski.com\/real-estate-blog\/?p=3570"},"modified":"2025-08-11T10:02:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:02:19","slug":"getting-listing-pictures-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgettbyzewski.com\/real-estate-blog\/2025\/08\/11\/getting-listing-pictures-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Listing Pictures Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you are selling your home, you want your listing pictures to get prospective buyers to your door. Here are some helpful tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgettbyzewski.com\/real-estate-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/250811pic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bridgettbyzewski.com\/real-estate-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/250811pic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bridgettbyzewski.com\/real-estate-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/250811pic-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bridgettbyzewski.com\/real-estate-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/250811pic-768x597.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See Your Home Through a Buyer\u2019s Eyes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few days or weeks before photo day, take a walk through your home as if you&#8217;re seeing it for the first time. Bring a clipboard and start at the curb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do the shrubs need trimming?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could the walkway use a power-wash?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would a fresh coat of paint on the front door boost curb appeal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s your first impression when you step inside?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers want to imagine themselves living there, so help them by depersonalizing the space:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store away family photos and kids\u2019 artwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove personal items that might distract from the home\u2019s features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get Ready for Photo Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still living in the home, your agent may provide a checklist to prep before the photographer arrives. Here are key steps to make your home photo-ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Park vehicles away from the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide trash bins and clear toys or pet waste from the yard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage outdoor areas with tables and chairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove covers from grills and hot tubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Declutter thoroughly\u2014focus on removing personal items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure all lights work and emit the same hue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open blinds to let in natural light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off TVs, monitors, and ceiling fans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straighten picture frames and tidy up surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty laundry machines and hide shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove calendars to avoid dating the listing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conceal power cords and cables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bathrooms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close the shower curtain unless showcasing the shower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If photographing the shower, remove all toiletries\u2014no razors, loofahs, or shampoo bottles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Goal: Captivate Buyers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your listing photos should stop buyers from scrolling and spark their imagination. A well-prepped home helps them picture their future there; and that\u2019s the first step toward a successful sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you are selling your home, you want your listing pictures to get prospective buyers to your door. Here are some helpful tips. See Your Home Through a Buyer\u2019s Eyes A few days or weeks before photo day, take a walk through your home as if you&#8217;re seeing it for the first time. 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