Durham Region For Sale By Owner Private Real Estate Sales

Here are some photo tips to help sell your home. They say a picture is worth a thousands words, so with a little of preparation, you can make it count.

• Bathrooms. Most bathrooms don't photograph well due to the fact they are so small. If you must include them in your marketing program use these ideas. Make sure the toilet seat is down and remove everything from the counter top and toilet tank. De-clutter the room as it is small and you need to make it appear as large as possible. Also make sure it is sparkling clean.
• Kitchen. De-cluttering this room is a must as well. Clear all counter tops and put your small appliances away. Sparkling clean is a must here as well.
• Bedrooms. Dusting the furniture is necessary here. Clear personal items off the dressers and night tables. 
• Kids bedrooms. If their name is on a wall, make sure it is not included in your photos. If so, paint over it. Consider removing all items in the room that will determine if it is a boys or girls room.
• Dining room. Set the table with your best dishes. Include some candles and light them for the photos.
• Family room and living room. Make it look cozy but at the same time don't clutter. Lighting the fireplace will create a warm and inviting picture.
• Basement. This usually includes a recroom and possibly a bedroom. Since a basement is generally below grade, proper lighting is necessary.
  
• Front of the house. Try taking some photos on a bit of an angle. You might find that these will better represent your home.
• Family photos. Remove all of these and don't include any in the photographs of your home.   
• Pets beds and dishes. Not everyone loves Fido and Fluffy. Make sure their beds and dishes don't appear in your photos.

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