In the digital age, where so much of the real estate marketing is based online, photographs are the true way to a potential buyer’s heart. To make the most of your digital listing, it’s important to hire a professional photographer so you can have high-quality photos to show your home in the best light. Serving home buyers and sellers throughout Waterloo, IL, JoAnn Meier at RE/MAX First Choice is an experienced real estate professional with industry-leading knowledge and tools, committed to helping you navigate every step of the process.

Below, she shares a few real estate tips to help you prepare your home for a professional photographer:

• Declutter Your Home: Clutter can make your home look uninviting, especially in photographs. If you don’t want a potential buyer to skip past your listing, make sure to declutter your home before the photographer arrives. Put away any stray toys and clothes, and tidy up around the entire house.
• Choose a Beautiful Day: When it comes to the exterior of your home, you want photographs that are taken on a clear day with good natural lighting. You don’t want stormy skies or too much sun. Make sure the lawn is also trimmed to add curb appeal to the photos.
• Set the Lighting: The lighting in the interior of your home is just as important as the exterior. Open up your curtains to let in natural light and turn off all of the lamps in your home.

If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, enlist the services of JoAnn Meier at RE/MAX First Choice to help you land the highest offer on your property. Call her today at (618) 939-6003 to set up a consultation, or visit the website for more information about her comprehensive list of services or to browse her real estate listings.