fantastic, top-quality pictures. Here are some tips to help get the ball rolling: Hire a Photographer: First, I urge you to hire a professional photographer. While many sellers want to save money and take their own pictures, you should strongly consider letting a pro do the job for you. Sure, you can probably take decent pictures on your own, whether you have a traditional camera or have learned how to use a smartphone’s camera feature. But professional photographers can “see” your home from different angles and perspectives that you might not, and are trained to present the object of their photography in the best possible light (literally). They can advise you on how to stage your home to maximize appeal; if your budget allows, you can even hire a stager to rearrange your furniture or bring in rented pieces and accessories. Interior Pictures: Focus on the inside of your home first. Start by getting rid of clutter, putting away laundry, and setting aside outdated furniture. Then, remove personal belongings and take down family photos. • Shelter pets: If you have pets, you’ll need to do more than just hide them from pictures; you need to find somewhere to shelter them, as well as remove any evidence of them. • Accessorize: A few home accessories with colors that “pop” will go a long way. For example, bright sofa pillows, a healthy green plant, or a vase of colorful flowers can be strategically placed in each room. • Brighten: Are your pictures too dark or washed out? Is there not enough natural light coming from the windows? Add some light fixtures or lamps to lighten things up. Bright LED lamps in the corners or off-camera can give
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