Tips for Staging Your After Pictures
Ask any professional home stager and they're sure to tell you that their after photos of their home staging projects are perhaps one of the most critically important components in their marketing arsenal. They know and understand that prospective clients will be reviewing their photos and reviewing those of their competitors to make a decision as to whom they'll hire.
Fortunately, there are many opportunities to ensure you've captured the perfect picture.
I'll use the following picture, taken last week for a home staging project I completed in Atlanta, to show you some of things I should have done.
- Study what's in your view finder - Had I done this very thing, I would have noticed that the napkin on the right wasn't right. I likely would have moved the wine glasses as the one on the left is directly in front of the faucet. Sure, these are minor. However, picture those changes made.
- Check your lighting - Home stagers know the importance and benefits of bringing as much light as possible into the home. The same opportunity applies to your photos. Ensure all lights are on (including theoften-missed under cabinet lighting).
- Capture different angles - You're going to be amazed at just how big a difference capturing different angles can make in how the room appears. Try a variety; from getting on your knees to using a step-stool, chair or ladder.
- Sweat the small stuff - Ever return from a home staging project, upload your pictures only to find that the pillows on the sofa were askew or that bed skirt you spent hours ironing isn't laying right? These small things can be irritating and ruin a great shot. Study your room before you even grab the camera as these are simple things that can help create the perfect shot.
Perhaps the best advice I can provide is to give yourself ample time at the end of your home staging project. In doing so, you can be further ensured that the project you've just spent an incredible amount of time on will come out picture perfect.
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About the Author: Kathy Nielsen, a RESA 2010 Home Stager of the Year Finalists is a nationally recognized leader within the home staging industry, offers affordable home staging solutions to help sell your home more quickly. Kathy can be reached via email at info@homestagingatlanta.com or by phone at 678 522 8392. Their Atlanta Home Staging services offer a variety of options to accommodate all budgets. To view examples of their before and after pictures, visit their portfolio at Home Staging Atlanta Gallery.
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