Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:40:10 -0700WeeblySat, 03 Sep 2011 02:39:18 GMThttp://www.homeviewphoto.com/blog/staging-and-free-real-estate-photography-tipsWhether you are taking your own photos with a point and shoot or hiring a professional service like www.homeviewphoto.com – taking a little care in advance will make a long lasting impression when potential buyers view your mls photos and virtual tour.

 

So before the photographer arrives to your home here are a few quick tips to enhance the look of your home.

General:  Keep all areas clean, tidy and clutter free.   Try and remove all personal items such as family pictures, trophies and diploma’s etc.  Remember we are trying to appeal to a wide variety of home buyers. 
Would you like to make your rooms look more spacious in a photo?   Remove area rugs and watch your floors pop and the room elongate.

Careful with blankets and pillows – while they can add a punch of colour, too much of a good thing can overwhelm a photo.   Careful about draping a blanket across a chair, keep it neatly folded or it could actually make a room look messy.

Kitchen:   Keep countertops clear.   If you don’t use an appliance more than once a week, consider hiding it in a cupboard.   Empty counters make a larger impression.   Keep sink clean of dishes and clear fridge magnets, you will be amazing at how spacious and organized your kitchen becomes without magnets and notes on your fridge.  

Bedrooms:   Keep beds made and pay special attention to what’s viewable underneath.  Take care and smooth out any wrinkles and add a couple of extra pillows for a decadent look.  Keep clothing out of view.  We suggest clearing night tables and dresser drawer tops of any personal items, especially valuables.

Bathrooms:   Remove all shower and soap items from shower, tub, counters and toilet.   Would you like to make your bathroom look larger?  Remove any floor mats and toilet covers and you will see the difference.  What might look great in person does not always reflect well in a photo.   Your #2 Best Tip for Real Estate Photography - keep the toilet seat down!      Clean mirrors glass and put fresh rolls of toilet paper and white fresh towels for a luxurious spa look.

Living and Recreation Rooms:    De-clutter, remove clothing and shoes, remove magazines etc.   Hide all entertainment centre remotes, dust/clean tv screens and ensure you keep the tv turned off while taking photos.   De-clutter computer stations and hide cables if possible, even if it’s just temporary while our photographer is visiting.

Outside:   Keep lawn trimmed and free of debris, keep garden tools, recycle bins and garbage cans out of site (in garage or shed if possible).    Straighten any patio furniture to create an inviting lounge area.

Number #1 outside photography tip – remove all vehicles from the driveway, even the Bently.

Hope our real estate photo tips come in handy.    If you are thinking of listing your GTA home for sale, prepare in the best way possible with vivid mls photos and a high definition virtual tour.

Book your session well in advance of posting your listing on your local real estate board mls system so your listing is uploaded with photos immediately.    Don’t lose valuable marketing time with a stock outside photo – Get the Maximum Exposure with Economical Tools of the Trade.

Browse our Featured Real Estate Listings at www.HomeViewPhoto.com.   In a hurry for great mls photos call us at 416-995-5694 or email:  mike@homeviewphoto.com

]]>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:41:09 GMThttp://www.homeviewphoto.com/blog/do-real-estate-photos-make-a-difference-in-the-selling-price-of-a-listingOne of the simpliest ways of adding more value to your Toronto Real Estate listing is showing off with the best quality photos and virtual tour.  

Real Estate Photography Statistics:

A recent study by Redfin a U.S. based Corporation stated that sellers who used professional photos versus a point-and-shoot camera increased the sale price of their home anywhere from $934 to $116,076 

For Toronto Realtors - Did you know - more consumers everyday are sorting through listings on www.realtor.ca using the tool "sort listings by virtual tour".    Buyers want photos and virtual tours - ensure your property gets selected from the market inventory.   Increase your listing hits, increase professionalism to your marketing material, add content to your website is just a phone call away.

Visit our site for our sample virtual tours including High Definition You-Tube Virtual Tours.

http://www.HomeviewPhoto.com


Get more action on your listing - get the best real estate photography - 416-995-5694
  ]]>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:24:36 GMThttp://www.homeviewphoto.com/blog/virtual-tour-or-a-360-panoramic-virtual-tour-which-is-a-realtors-best-choiceShould a Realtor use Virtual Tour or a 360 Panoramic Virtual Tour to Promote a Listing

We often get asked by our Toronto Realtors which is a better choice, selecting a Virtual Tour to promote a listing or a 360 Panoramic Virtual Tour?

In our opinion, it’s a hand’s down decision.    A virtual tour will allow a wider audience to enjoy your photos regardless of their bandwidth and without the need of potential additional plug-ins.

We have all viewed 360 Panoramic Virtual Tours that distort a room, misrepresent the size by focusing on unsightly plain walls and stretching furniture giving a cartoonish impression.

To ensure our realtors are provided with the best possible tools to promote their properties we offer a superior option, a high end HD You-Tube Virtual Tour.   Not only does it allow us to showcase our vivid photos, it ensures a wider audience can enjoy viewing from either a pda, blackberry, iphone to a wide screen smart tv from 240 p resolution to 1080 p high definition resolution. 
Let your viewers choose which resolution works best for them.

In addition, there is an added bonus – you increase your brand and can link our HD Virtual Tour to your very own You-Tube Channel at no additional cost.    Go the extra mile and tweet and facebook your property link for added exposure.

To view samples of our economical GTA / Toronto virtual tour options:

Basic but Powerful Virtual Tour

High Definition You-Tube Virtual Tour

Check out our other real estate property photos and virtual tour by visiting
http://www.homeviewphoto.com

Contact your Best Toronto Real Estate Photographer at 416-995-5694 or email  
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