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Posted by: Hannah McChesney, Realtor®, Photographer
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Posted on: November 7th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Filed under: Ask The Experts, Maine, New Hampshire, Real Estate Education, The Real Estate Learning Group, Uncategorized, Your Real Estate Business

No Toilets: 10 Tips for Picture Taking

As a professional photographer and also a licensed real estate agent, I frequently come across pictures that do a disservice to the property for sale. Using my photographer’s eye, and my knowledge about what sells a house, I’ve put together some simple tips for agents.  Agents, you don’t have to incorporate all of these ideas at once; try one or two to start.

BEFORE

After

AFTER

1 ) Keep surfaces neat – the camera picks up every detail; the best idea is to clear all clutter off surfaces before shooting.  Have a few decorative items, but no personal ones (ex. Flowers on a kitchen counter vs. dish soap and a sponge).

 
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