With more buyers shopping for homes on the Web, photos and
virtual tours are a must. There are many things you can do make your home shine
on camera.
Understand the camera’s perspective. The camera’s eye is
very different from the human eye. It magnifies clutter and poor furniture
arrangement. To make a home shine in a virtual tour or video presentation,
cater to the lens.
Make the home “Q-tip clean.” Because the camera magnifies
grime, each room must be spotless. Don’t forget floor coverings and walls; a
discolored spot on the rug might be overlooked by prospects during a regular
home showing, but that stain becomes a focal point for online viewers.
Snap pictures. This will give you an idea of what the home
will look like on camera. Closely examine the photos and list changes that
would improve each room’s appearance: opening blinds to let in natural light,
removing magnets from the refrigerator, or taking down distracting art.
Pare down furniture. Identify one or two pieces of furniture
that can be removed from each room to make the space appear larger.
Rearrange. Spotlight the flow of a space by creating a focal
point on the furthest wall from the doorway and arranging the other pieces of
furniture to make a triangle shape. The focal point may be a bed in a bedroom
or a china cabinet in a dining room.
Re-accessorize. Include a healthy plant in every room; the
camera loves green. Energize bland decor by placing a bright vase on a mantle
or draping an afghan over a couch.
Keep the home in shape. You want buyers who liked what they
saw online to encounter the same home in person.
For more information, to find out what your home is worth, list and sell your home and create a virtual home tour online, go to www.TerrySellsColoradoSprings.comwww.TerrySellsColoradoSprings.com, email Terry, or call Terry at 719-590-4796.
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