and the destruction that animals can cause. It’s best not to bring any attention to your furry children. Add some “pop.” Invest in some simple, colorful home accessories. It can be as simple as new couch pillows, a throw rug, or an inexpensive print. Add a healthy greenplant or a vase of colorful flowers strategically placed in each room for the photo shoot. Light it up. Avoid dark or washed out pictures. If you don’t have a lot of natural light, add some additional LED lamps in the corners or off-camera to add the brightness you need. Hire a professional stager. If decorating is not your forte, you can hire a professional stager who can optimize your space by rearranging furniture and adding decorative accessories to improve eye appeal. While interviewing stagers for the job, be sure to ask about their rates per room. You may decide to only photograph certain rooms in the house, but understand that the more pictures, the better. Hire a professional photographer. Although you can take great pictures on your own without an expensive camera, professional pictures can give you an advantage over other sellers by increasing the perceived value of your home. EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS Potential buyers want to see pictures of both the interior and exterior of online listings or property websites. In order to optimize eye appeal, create excitement, and turn virtual viewers into physical tourists, it is important to follow these important steps before snapping a single photo: Cut the grass. Give your lawn a clean, close cut and manicure the edges of sidewalks and driveways. Obliterate stubborn weeds along pathways, the house, and around trees. Repair, seed, or use groundcover to detract from bald patches in the yard. You can also use a commercial turf dye aerosol paint colorant to cover dead spots caused by pet urine. Trim the hedges. If there is one thing that makes a home look like
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