How to prepare your Northern Rivers property for real estate photography
Nothing drives more potential buyers to an open house than high quality property photography that knows how to sell the dream. And with the dynamic landscape of the current Northern Rivers property market, it’s never been more important to capture your home at its best, while leveraging a local Northern Rivers real estate photographer’s eye for all of the unique elements that potential buyers are looking for in our region.
Whether you’re a private seller seeking to highlight the unique value of your home or a real estate agent determined to showcase the potential of your property listings, here are my top tips for preparing your property in the Northern Rivers for professional real estate photography and a successful sales campaign:
Clean, declutter and create a sense of space at your Northern Rivers property
As well as thoroughly cleaning all areas of the home (inside and out), it’s important to pay attention to everyday clutter that will detract from a buyer’s first impression and how they envision themselves in your home. Remove everything from TV remotes, shoes, toys, bins, magnets on fridges, pet bowls, toiletries and even personal items like books. The more space you can create for a potential buyer to envision the home filled with their own personal life via photography, the more potential buyers you’ll have coming to look at the property.
Curb appeal for real estate photography
Ensure no cars are parked in your driveway or directly in front of the home, so that your photographer can easily capture any exterior shots as well as aerial photography of the property. Landscaping should be a top priority, as well as removing any additional outdoor furniture, hoses or sports equipment that distracts the potential buyer’s gaze. That said, if there are outdoor fixtures or landscaping elements that lend itself to the Northern Rivers lifestyle, like an outdoor shower or porch seating, then be sure to prime these features of your property for close up photography.
Remove all personal items but maintain warm touches
While it’s important to remove any personal photos or personal items that hold no significance to a potential buyer, we still want the home to feel warm and full of life. By adding fresh flowers, potted plants, fresh fruit, plumped up cushions, dining table settings and opening blinds for natural light, you can ensure your home will photograph in a way that continues to feel lived in and inviting.
Showcase the desired Northern Rivers lifestyle
Whether you are in close proximity to the beach, or your home boasts the kind of sustainable and eco-conscious features that many are seeking in Northern Rivers properties, be sure to prepare these areas specifically and let your photographer know of these key selling features ahead of time so that they can be featured to their full potential.
Ready to photograph your Northern Rivers property and create a lasting first impression that sees potential buyers knocking on your door?
As a professional property and real estate photographer here in the Northern Rivers, I’d love to help you showcase your property in the way that it deserves. Explore my portfolio here and get in touch to organise a quote.