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How to prepare your house for Estate Agent photography
19/11/09 17:12
When selling your house it is important that it is looking its best.
You may find the following guidelines helpful.
GENERAL
Fine weather is essential for good outside shots, the vagaries of the English weather means that it is not always possible to keep to strict appointments, its often a telephone call to say that I am on my way.
If you are unable to be present it is helpful to have somebody to open up and allow access to the property. It is quite likely that the photographer will have to make several visits at different times of day to capture your property at its best.
Sunshine can be scarce and the photographer may have to work quickly as he will often have several houses to photograph if the weather is good.
Quite often interiors will be taken on a duller day, this can actually make the photographers job easier.
Flexibility is the key to success.
EXTERIORS
The Lawn - Freshly cut if possible, but within 3 days prior to being photographed is fine.
Tidy up and prepare - Cars, Horse boxes, caravans, trailers, skips, swings and trampolines etc . Move out of site as they will restrict angles that the photographer can use.
Swimming pools, stables and patio areas should also be tidy and prepared. If summer, cushions and good quality garden furniture can be put out. Avoid plastic chairs etc.
Essential repairs such as missing slates, painted windows and fresh gravel on the drive will all help in ensuring your property will look its best.
Curtains and blinds - May look good from inside but check from outside too, uneven or drawn curtains spell disaster.
Windows should be closed.
INTERIORS
It is not necessary to 'spring clean', however a good Hoover around, tidy up and declutter is essential. A bowl of fruit in the kitchen and some flowers will also help. Usually only the principle rooms will be photographed including the kitchen.
Fireplaces - Balls of old newspaper often photograph better when lit than normal firewood.
You may find the following guidelines helpful.
GENERAL
Fine weather is essential for good outside shots, the vagaries of the English weather means that it is not always possible to keep to strict appointments, its often a telephone call to say that I am on my way.
If you are unable to be present it is helpful to have somebody to open up and allow access to the property. It is quite likely that the photographer will have to make several visits at different times of day to capture your property at its best.
Sunshine can be scarce and the photographer may have to work quickly as he will often have several houses to photograph if the weather is good.
Quite often interiors will be taken on a duller day, this can actually make the photographers job easier.
Flexibility is the key to success.
EXTERIORS
The Lawn - Freshly cut if possible, but within 3 days prior to being photographed is fine.
Tidy up and prepare - Cars, Horse boxes, caravans, trailers, skips, swings and trampolines etc . Move out of site as they will restrict angles that the photographer can use.
Swimming pools, stables and patio areas should also be tidy and prepared. If summer, cushions and good quality garden furniture can be put out. Avoid plastic chairs etc.
Essential repairs such as missing slates, painted windows and fresh gravel on the drive will all help in ensuring your property will look its best.
Curtains and blinds - May look good from inside but check from outside too, uneven or drawn curtains spell disaster.
Windows should be closed.
INTERIORS
It is not necessary to 'spring clean', however a good Hoover around, tidy up and declutter is essential. A bowl of fruit in the kitchen and some flowers will also help. Usually only the principle rooms will be photographed including the kitchen.
Fireplaces - Balls of old newspaper often photograph better when lit than normal firewood.
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