House Selling Tips. Do you need pictures online to sell your house?
The old proverb that a picture is
worth a thousand words definitely applies to selling a house. These days
when potential buyers look for a new home, they often start with their
computer. By searching online, looking at pictures of various houses, they get
an idea of what is available. They use the pictures to identify the specifics
they like best about a house. The web search may also connect the buyer to the Realtor posting the most attractive pictures. From the real estate photos online many buyers
determine if they are going to view a house or not, many times the pictures
online will be use to eliminate homes.
This method of shopping for a new
home saves time, energy and money for all the parties involved. At least a house for sale should have minimum of 20
pictures online. The front picture of the house are generally taken from a long-view and show the front
of the house and its lot. This picture reveals the basic information about the
house and shows several things at once: the number and placement of the levels
of the house, the type of architecture, the roof layout and the overall
condition of the house. Additional layout information may also be gleaned from
the position of the front door, a driveway and possibly a garage. Looking at
this photograph, a buyer can see quickly whether is interested in this house.
Just one picture of a house,
however, is not enough. A buyer also wants to know what is inside the house.
When they are available, photos can provide a preliminary "walk
through" of the rooms of the house before actually visiting the house. They
can show the actual living areas and a general sense of the layout. These can
reveal approximate room sizes, hallways, window placements, stairways, dropped floors,
ceiling heights and other design features of the house. Looking at a photo, a
buyer might determine if the house is appropriate for children or persons with
disabilities. They can note if the decor is current or outdated and see the
condition of walls, ceilings and floors.
Some of the more important areas
in the house need photos to help the sale. In the kitchen, for instance,
pictures disclose the general condition and age of appliances, the amount of
cabinet space, sink sizes and overall working area. Buyers like to see pictures of
the bedrooms to get an idea of the size and shape and any unusual features.
Pictures of a large master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an in-suite
bathroom can often clinch a sale.
Shots of the back and side yard
areas should indicate to the buyer some idea of the size of the yard and any
extras, such as a pool, a patio, a bar-b-cue area or children's play area.
What do you think of this picture? This is the only picture provided for this property and the description stated it was completely renovated, but only one picture?
How about these pictures? Will buyer be excited to see this house?
The importance of pictures to sell a house cannot be overstated. Online photographs used in marketing are the starting point to draw clients. When used to define specific wants and needs of the buyer, they accelerate the shopping process. A seller should not underestimate the power of good pictures to market house and to get it sold fast.
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getting your house ready to sell
Keji & Associates of Fairfax Realty is a team of licensed agents
working daily to get homes sold for our clients in Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Fort Washington and other parts of the metro area. We delight our clients by
delivering world class service every step of the way and we strive to
create a win-win situation this is all part of our values and
beliefs.
Keji Ogunleye , Associate
Broker - Licensed in Maryland & Virginia, Fairfax Realty, Inc
301-613-2043, keji@metrohomesrealty.com