Professional Home Photography
Did you know that 92 percent of homebuyers (according to realtor.org) use the Internet as part of their home search? That means that listing photos are a critical factor — it will determine the selling price of a home, how quickly it sells and whether it sells at all. When it comes to selling a home in Cedar Rapids, professional home photography is worth the price, because it is the single most important factor in selling a home.
Selling your house in Cedar Rapids? Laura Ure at INMAN, discusses why professional home photography is worth the price. By “professional photography” Ure defines the word as “…professional photography will not include any shots by the real estate agent or any photos taken on an iPhone.”
Market Leader writes that “According to a 2010 Redfin study, homes that are professionally photographed sell for at least $934 and as much as $18,819 more than homes photographed by an amateur. The study also shows that homes photographed by a professional garner 61 percent more online views
What sets a regular photo apart from a professional photo?
Art direction – Making sure that the photographer captures the right images is the responsibility of the art director. An experienced photographer can be his or her own art director.
Staged photography – Homes must be staged. An empty home yields no emotion, but a poorly furnished home is equally bad. Potential buyers must be able to envision themselves living in the home.
Getting the right angles – Good photographers strive to capture the right angles to make a home as desirable as possible. This means shooting with a tripod, shooting at the right level and using either available light or adding lighting to certain areas of the home.
Scouting before the shoot – Good photos are all about preparation, which includes time of day and setup.
Creating the perfect composition – The photographer will define the subject of the photo and the elements that will be included. They will dictate how best to fill the space, where to create horizontal and vertical lines, and where to direct the focus.
Post-production – Post-production is the art of choosing the right photos and enhancing them.
When it comes to selling your house, many go through a realtor and do all that is necessary to present the house in the best possible light. Allow at least a couple of weeks or a month to get it ready. Then the house goes on the market. The average time on the market in a fast market might be 30 days and the average time in a slow market could be nine months.
If you have a need to sell your Cedar Rapids house quickly, why not call today at 319-343-6773
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