How to get your home ready to be photographed

Around 98% of all home sales start online today. This happens through property portals such as Boliga and Boligsiden, among others, where you can see photos, floor plans and relevant information about the home. The photos are especially important, as they are usually the first thing people see. So it is from the photos that most people form an impression of whether the home is of interest to them. When you are about to sell your home, it is therefore a good idea to make it as presentable and inviting as possible before the photos are taken. Read this guide and find out how to get your home ready for professional photos.

Tidy up

For your home to look inviting and presentable, it is of course important to tidy up before the photos are taken. That means toys off the floor, clothes in the laundry basket, the washing-up done, and so on. By tidying up, you remove any distracting elements and make it easier for potential buyers to imagine making a home in your property.

Clean

Once you have tidied up, it pays to give the home a clean. Not everything can be seen in the photos, but it is still a good idea to wipe down surfaces, vacuum, make the bed and so on. A thorough clean can help the home look better cared for and more inviting in the photos, and so attract more potential buyers.

Switch on the lights

One of the main things potential buyers notice when they look at photos of your home is the light. A bright home generally looks more inviting, and it can also give an impression of space and roominess. There are several ways to get more light into the home before the photos are taken. For example, you can switch on the lamps around the home and light the wood-burning stove or fireplace, if you have one.

Paint the walls

Another way to make the home look brighter is to paint dark walls white. This will make the home look lighter, friendlier and more spacious. It is worth doing the same with dark surfaces in the kitchen, living room and bathroom, where potential buyers will pay particular attention to both the light and the space. It can be a good idea to focus especially on the kitchen, as almost half of all house hunters consider it the most important room. By painting surfaces in the kitchen white, for example, you can give the impression that the kitchen is newer and more modern, which will often appeal to house hunters.

Agree on a good time with the photographer

Once you have followed the steps above and are about to book a time with the photographer, think about how light it will be outside when the photos are taken. A good rule of thumb is that the more natural light there is, the better.