; ; Give it a bath. Shine the windows, hose down the house, and clean the gutters. Sweep the pathways and driveway. You don’t want pictures of cobwebs around your doorways or of water-stained windows. Take strategic photos from angles that really show 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’ve needed to pay a professional pilot or rent a helicopter to capture aerial footage of your home. Now, anyone can use drone technology to capture video and images from the sky. Drone photography and videography can take your listing to a whole new level — no pun intended. Because laws on civilian drone use are governed by state and/ or local laws, you may want to consider hiring a licensed drone photographer or getting a license to fly one yourself. Drone photography provides a big-picture view that most homeowners never even see for as many years as they live in their homes. The house, the yard, the distance from neighbors, the proximity to various parts of the community — this is truly a valuable shot. VIDEO WALKTHROUGH This is every home buyer’s dream — a virtual tour of a prospective home. This can cut hours in a buyer’s looking time and separate the wheat from the chaff regarding which home prospective buyers want to visit next.
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