Essential Staging Advice for Home Sellers
Essential Staging Advice for Home Sellers
Guest Writer - Natalie Jones
Natalie_Jones@homeownerbliss.info
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Nearly every industry has been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the real estate industry in particular has been hit hard. Many home sellers are worried they will struggle to find buyers without being able to hold open houses. But if you take the time to stage your home so that it looks pristine in virtual tours, you’ll stand a better chance of receiving offers. With these resources, you’ll learn how to craft visually appealing virtual tours.
Safe Home Sales During the Pandemic
Yes, you can find a buyer without risking anyone’s health, but to do so, you’ll need to research how real estate companies are implementing safety protocols while conducting business.
Want to be extra careful and eliminate the need for personal interactions? Using special equipment to create 3D walkthroughs will bring your listing to life.
If you prepare accordingly, you can also host private, in-person showings.
After potential buyers leave your home, thoroughly clean and disinfect every room.
Staging Your Home for Virtual Tours
To make your home look appealing on screen, focus on completing bigger projects first, like taking care of maintenance issues and renovations.
Curb appeal is key for great real estate photos. You can easily get started by painting your home’s exterior.
To showcase your home’s best features, complete any necessary repairs, move forward with simple renovation projects, and don’t forget to deep clean.
Remember to organize hidden spaces, too — this is the perfect time to clean up the clutter in your closets.
Make Big Changes with Small Touches
Before turning on your camera and snapping photos, think about how you can customize different rooms with affordable decor choices.
Choose new bedding, pillows, and accents to transform your master bedroom.
Use framed photos and artwork to create an eye-catching gallery wall.
Put a bouquet of fresh flowers on display to liven up a room.
Snapping Photos and Shooting Videos
With those tasks accomplished, it’s time to get behind the camera. These resources will teach you how to take top-notch photos and shoot eye-catching virtual tours!
Check out this helpful guide to shoot fantastic real estate photos just using your iPhone.
Before filming an official tour, follow these steps and do a test run to get some practice.
Bring your tour footage together with basic video editing software.
Staging your home for the camera can be challenging, but when you allow yourself to be creative, it can also be a fun project! When you’ve taken the time to beautify every inch of your home, you’ll be amazed at how enthusiastically buyers respond to your online listings.
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