How important are those pictures?

Studies show anywhere from 74% to as high as 80% of home buyers have ALREADY looked at your home on the internet. The buyers use the internet to search for homes, and often determine from the interior photos on the websites which properties they choose to drive by to determine if they like the home from the outside.

An agent that keeps up on all the internet availabilities is very important! Does you agent provide virtual tours? Are they taking video tours of your home? Do they crop out undesirables like the garbage can and sidewalks? Does your agent get multiple photos at every angle?

For exterior shots be sure that the family dog is not the star! Put away bicycles, broken lawn decorations, and childrens toys. Take sunny, unshaded photos. Add in pots of colorful flowers such as red geraniums. Be sure the lawn is mowed and the weeds are trimmed. Remove vehicles from photos as well!

For interior shots, Open all the shades and blinds, use the flash every time, remove stacks of magazines, clear unruly bookshelves, wash handles on the light colored cabinets, and add floral arrangements for extra color. (Reduce, reduce, reduce all items in every photo! Don't be insulted if your agent moves items from the room just for a photo and then puts them back! He/She knows what they are doing!)

Don't run the risk of being passed over online, find an agent who knows how to shed your home in the very best light!