It’s a good time to prepare your home for a fall sale. The trees are full. The lawns are green. It’s a soft and warm light. By October, you might miss out on any nice backdrop you can use to make your listing photos pop.
How to utilize the last of August before it’s too late.
Why Timing Matters for Listing Photos
Internet shoppers are fast scrollers online. The first image is the most crucial one which can either make or break the determination of whether or not they click on a listing. A well-kept home with a lush green lawn and full trees has a sense of caring and life. After leaves begin to fall, the same house may appear empty or uninteresting in photos.
When your photos are captured when all the foliage is still green, you add a season to them. These images may be used by Agents until September and October, after the yard has changed.
Start With Small Exterior Repairs
Photographs tend to highlight the little things that are wrong with a person rather than in person. Buyers focus on sidewalks, fences and platforms. Before approaching the house, take a look around for:
- Paint in need of maintenance, such as peeling paint on trim, shutters or front door.
- Unstable railings/wobbly steps.
- Poor pavement maintenance including cracked walkways or pavers.
- Soiled gutters or downspouts.
- Dull and chalky exterior paint.
It’s easier to do these things now while it’s still hot and dry than it will be when the weather gets cooler and wet in the fall.
Clean the Surfaces Buyers Notice First
The majority of the listing photos are of driveways, walkways or patios. Over the summer months dirt, algae and mildew accumulate and do not spare even well maintained houses. Cleanliness and shininess create a new and well-maintained environment.
In Florida, many sellers rely on Vero Beach professional pressure washing services to rejuvenate these areas prior to having photographs taken. A shiny driveway or patio can make a pretty picture even prettier without any additional photo editing.
Adjust the Landscaping for Photos, Not Just Curb Appeal
It isn’t landscaping for a listing photo and it isn’t landscaping for everyday life! Consider the image that will be captured by the camera.
Prune bushes to allow windows and entryways to be seen.
- Mow lawn a day or two prior to the shoot.
- Mulch flower beds to create contrast with new mulch.
- Turn garden hoses, toys or bins out of sight.
- Place a couple of potted plants for color near the entrance.
The details of these kinds add up to make a big difference in the overall look of the home when photographed.
Plan the Shoot Before the Season Shifts
After repairs, clean-up and landscaping, book your photographer soon! Late August has good natural light and plenty of greenery, but only until the fall weather begins to set in.
Because your listing will look best from the start, whichever month it’s available, it’s best to get your photos done now.
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