How to Prepare a Home for a Real Estate Photo-shoot

Written By Pierre Perlain

When preparing a home for real estate photos, you want to let the property’s strengths shine through without distractions. Cleanliness and de-cluttering matter more than you might expect. According to Zillow’s Agent Resources, clearing surfaces, opening blinds for natural light, and staging rooms to highlight flow and space can make a huge difference. Removing personal items and keeping everything tidy helps potential buyers imagine themselves in the home instead of focusing on things that might impact the space negatively (Zillow).

Curb appeal is also critical. Buyers often decide whether to click on a listing based on the exterior shot first. Trimming hedges, mowing the lawn, and ensuring outdoor areas are neat and inviting boosts interest immediately. Zillow emphasizes that the front photo is often the most important shot in a gallery.

Different types of lighting can dramatically change the way a home looks in photos. Use natural light as much as possible by opening blinds and curtains. Turn on interior lights where needed to balance shadows. A well-lit room looks larger, more welcoming, and more true to the listing’s promise. Warm tungsten or incandescent lights give interiors a cozy, yellow-orange tone, which can make a room feel inviting but sometimes distort true wall or furniture colors. Cool LED or daylight-balanced bulbs can create a cleaner, more neutral look that better matches natural window light and helps spaces appear brighter and more open.

In Asheville and Western North Carolina, where each property often has unique features like mountain views, wooded lots, and beautiful topography, these prep steps become even more important. At GrizzlyAir LLC, we leverage our local expertise with professional aerial and ground-level photography to showcase your property’s full potential. From a properties interior details to its surrounding landscape, we ensure every listing captures attention and leaves a lasting impression.

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