Photographs are powerful bait. Follow these tips to create flattering photos of your property.
Lighten up. Shoot in the middle of the day when the sun is shining and the sky is blue. Your best shots will come with the sun behind you and the house is in full light. Another good option is when the sun is either to the right or left of you, but not in front of you. Do not photograph when the sun is behind the house.
More is better. Home buyers want to see more than just the front of the house. Include the house's best architectural features, such as gables, trim and front entryways. You can post up to six pictures, so take as many as you can, and delete the ones that don't make the cut.
Get a clear shot. Remove clutter from an area before photographing it. Put away garbage cans and remove the car from the driveway. Try not to include telephone poles, wires and other homes in the scene.
Give it your best shot. Quality counts when taking photos, and cell-phone cameras don't cut it. A camera with a wide-angle lens is ideal, but "point and shoot" digital cameras also can do the job. For a clear photo, place digital cameras on a tripod or something solid so the camera is steady when the shutter goes off. Set the camera on its highest resolution, as the photos will assume many different sizes on the website. Never use fewer than 72 dots per inch for online photos.
