House Sales Photography: 6 Top Tips

House Sales Photography: 6 Top Tips

One of the most important aspects of putting a house on the market is ensuring that you’re showcasing it at its best. Here are six top photography tips to help.

Making the decision to sell your house is a big one but, of course, once you’ve decided that this is the right course of action, you want to do all you can to facilitate a quick sale so you can move onto the next chapter of your life.

One of the most important aspects of putting a house on the market at the very beginning of the process is making sure that you’re showcasing it at its best… and this means making sure that you take professional photos of each room at different angles so you can entice people into making a viewing.

Before you get the camera out, there are a few steps you need to take first to get the house photo-ready, including:

Decluttering

If your house is a mess with stuff everywhere, even David Bailey wouldn’t be able to photograph it at its best. Aim to declutter as much as you can, creating a sense of space so that your living rooms can speak for themselves. 

Decluttering and getting rid of excess belongings at the start of the process will also help save you time ahead of moving day when it comes.

Cleaning

Give your living spaces a thorough clean from top to bottom before the photos are taken so that everything really pops on film. Consider hiding small appliances and other objects so that your surfaces look clear and the rooms look light, airy and fresh.

Maximising natural light

Your photographer will be able to help you with lighting if required, but letting natural light flood into the house will ensure that the photos look at their best. Consider washing the windows before the photo shoot to help the light come in.

Using props

While you want to declutter, you don’t want your home to be completely devoid of personality. You can bring the photos to life with props like fresh flowers, decorative pillows, stylish table settings, throws and cushions, artwork and so on.

Checking the lighting systems

Making the house look homely is key and if you have any faulty or broken lightbulbs or ceiling spotlights, have these fixed before photography day arrives. 

It may be necessary for the photographer to turn the lights on, so it’s important that they all work. And if you have any bare bulbs, either remove these completely or invest in a lampshade to make it look less harsh.

Tidying up outside

It’s easy to neglect the exterior of the house in favour of the interior, but don’t forget that this is what people will see first and the initial impressions will count for a lot. 

To prep for the photoshoot, take your cars off the driveway (if applicable), keep the bins out of shot, clear away any mess and debris, give the drive a clean, mow the lawn and clean the windows, frames and front door.

With just a little bit of effort here and there, your home will soon be ready for its close up… and you’ll be relocating before you know it!