value of your home to potential buyers. As regulation continues to shape the future of drones and their legal use by civilians, you can still stay ahead of the crowd by hiring a licensed drone photographer or getting the license to fly one yourself. Why does drone photography give you an advantage over other sellers? • Provides a big picture view. You can give potential buyers a complete view of your property with an aerial photograph or video. This is something that most home owners never see for themselves no matter how many years they have been in their homes. The house, the yard, the distance from neighbors—this can be a valuable shot. • Shows the road home. If you choose to have the drone capture video footage, you can take the potential buyers on a ride up the street to your home and even pull up into the driveway and walk them to the front door. Whether doing it yourself or hiring an experienced professional, make sure to draw up a plan. Map out the route, plan the time of day, and be prepared to take multiple photographs or video shots to give yourself options. Do you want to benefit from the lighting effects of sunrise or sunset? Do you want to catch the school bus route? Do you want to include wildlife around your property, such as deer or birds? Planning the details will help your drone project move smoothly and provide a valuable finished product.
VIDEO WALK-THROUGH
Being able to take a walk-through of a potential future home without having to leave their own house is a buyer’s dream. You could use a drone or a camera, but either way, taking potential buyers on a walk through their future home might be the
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