Stephen Roake - SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS

Listing photography is a great tool for showing off the best features of your home. Bright and colorful shots of welcoming spaces encourage buyers to imagine themselves comfortable and living happily in your home. By focusing on the unique aspects of your home — like large rooms with great views or amazing architectural features — you can generate genuine interest. Stage your home to give the appearance of space and light in every photo without distorting reality.

MAXIMUM TARGETED EXPOSURE

When you hire an agent, they can place your listing on all major real estate portals, such as Zillow and Realtor.com. Buyers flock to these websites to find new listings. The agent can also place your home on their own dedicated website and their social media outlets. In the average month, Zillow alone captures 69% of traffic to real estate websites. When you choose an agent to sell your home, make sure they offer the maximum targeted exposure to potential buyers through the online marketplace. Check to see if they are current with all techniques for online marketing and can provide the advanced technical services to sell your home:

• Visual maps, such as Google Earth • Floor plans or 3-D floor plans • Video tours • Updates on buyer activity through the agency • Electronic documents • Agency mobile device app • Social media exposure • Virtual home staging (if your home is empty)

Selling a home quickly and for more money takes work. Ensure the home is properly staged and ready to sell. Take advantage of every tool to achieve results. Work with a real estate agent who not only knows the value of good photography, but who can also 56

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