When presenting your home for sale it is vital that professional photography is undertaken to give you a competitive advantage. The following list contains useful tips to help present your property in readiness for photography and launch on to the market.
INSIDE
- Kitchen – Clear bench tops and sinks by putting away all dishes & cleaning equipment, tidy the pantry, place new liners in bins and remove fridge magnets
- Bathroom / Ensuite – Neatly display fresh towels & remove bath mats, remove toiletries from sink & bath areas
- Bedrooms – Make all beds immaculately, consider new doona covers and pillows that will brighten the room, remove any visible items from beneath beds and place all clothing & shoes neatly away
- Remove clutter and any surplus furniture to make rooms look spacious
- Hide electrical cables from view
- Make sure all light globes work, where possible use the same type of globe
- Clean around light switches and door handles
- Remove items from window sills
- Remove excess items on tabletops
- All rooms should be clean, tidy and fresh
- Professionally clean or replace carpets where required
- Consider a fresh coat of paint particularly in bedrooms or main living areas
OUTSIDE
- Ensure lawns are freshly mowed, weed any garden beds and consider adding rocks or mulch as required
- Store away garden tools, hoses & items that may make the yard look messy
- Clean / sweep patios, outdoor entertaining & BBQ areas
- Consider restaining timber decked areas
- Move bins out of view
- Take washing off the line
- Make sure all of your outdoor lighting is in working order
- Park vehicles in the garage or on the street
- If you have a pool, make sure it is clean & free of leaves
- Consider replacing fences where required
SUGGESTIONS
- Add a vase of flowers and fill your fruit bowl
- Healthy pot plants around outdoor entertaining areas
- Set your outside table with a bottle of wine and some glasses
- Check that all appliances are in good working order
- Prior to inspections set up an inviting aroma such as freshly brewed coffee, cake baking, incense or scented candles