Yes! There is so much truth when people say “a picture is worth a thousand words” A photograph can convey beauty, order, warmth and coziness. In the same manner, it can also portray chaos, dullness and indifference. This is the reason why home sellers need great photographs in order to help them sell their homes fast.

This is one essential marketing tool that real property agents use when they list residential properties for sale in MLS or Realtor.ca or in their own websites. For example, when home buyers go to Realtor.ca to view properties that meet their specifications for location, price range, number of bedrooms and washrooms, etc., they are more likely to view properties with the most appealing photos when the results page comes up. Majority of home buyers now browse MLS first when they consider purchasing a home.

Great photos spark interest that can lead to a home sale so be careful with what you post. It is the same manner as staging your home. You don’t do it when the painting has not been done, the floors not cleaned, the flowers not bought and clutter not removed. You want to post picture perfect rooms to entice home buyers.

Home sellers benefit from hiring a low commission real estate agent who knows how to properly use photos to sell homes in the market. Full services from a 1% commission agent would include MLS listings for a lesser price. This service would include photos and virtual tours of the homes. Sellers have a choice of hiring a photographer themselves, doing it themselves, or have their low commission real estate agent take care of this aspect for them.

Point and Shoot digital cameras have made photography simpler and easier so that even children can learn how to handle one with no problems. So either you or your 1% commission agent can take at least 100 photos inside and outside the property.

Schedule your photo session on a bright and sunny day so the rooms are lit by natural light. In any case, whether natural or artificial light, people love light-filled rooms. Take photos of every room in the house as this is essential for the virtual tour if it is among the services offered by your realtor. In MLS, 3 – 4 major photographs are shown, plus the option to show more photos showcasing individual rooms.

Taking before and after photos of your property will also show you what you have done to improve the place and make it ready for selling. It will also show you if more work needs to be done. It’s certain, great photos do help you sell your home fast.