Eileen Kelsall, Real Estate Broker, REALTOR® - TIPS AND TRICKS TO SELLING YOUR VACANT HOME

Take strategic photos from angles really showing off your home. Following the above tips should make this easier because you won’t be trying to avoid capturing the grass or bushes in the photos.

DRONES

In the past, you would have needed to pay an expensive fee to a pilot for the use of a private plane or helicopter. Now, you can make it all happen more affordable with drones. Drones have a variety of uses. One of these is to show off the high 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 by an aerial photograph or video. This is something most home owners never see for themselves for as many years as they have been in their homes. The house, the yard, the distance from neighbors — this is 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 a professional, make sure to draw up a plan. Map out the route, plan the time of day, and

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