What gets a property sold? Of course, one of our dedicated real estate professionals here at Top  Mexico Real Estate. A better question: What gets a prospective buyer to click ‘view listing’? Well, of course, a perfect picture of your property.
If you want to take the perfect picture of your property you may follow these rules:
Clean!
Have clear surfaces, notably in the kitchen and bathroom. There is nothing worst than having a messy area in your photos!
Please, no Myspace era dirty mirror photos.
To have the perfect picture of your property, curb appeal counts; Make sure the landscaping is neat. Â
Declutter.
Remove personal effects like family photos. Prospective buyers want to envision their personal touches. In this case, minimalism is best. If a room is small, achieve a bigger feel by reducing the furniture. On the other hand, if it seems empty, add some plants and a piece of local art. Also, if an area doesn’t have an actual purpose, showcase the potential of a home office or reading nook. A few used books mindfully placed add a sense of sophistication.
Make your space warm and welcoming.
To accomplish this most easily you can add a few throw blankets, decorative pillows, and a rug. Take it up a notch and hang some art to bare walls, especially above the bed. In my experience, if walls are brightly colored, consider a mirror instead.
You can do no wrong with all white linen in the bedroom, including pillowcases. Add colorful accents with, you guessed it, a few decorative pillows, a piece of art, or even a few tasteful knickknacks that some would deem contemporary.
For the bathroom, put some white towels neatly hung, folded, or rolled to make a luxurious difference. How about a few gently used Mexican cookbooks on display en la cocina?
Ready to put all those selfie-taking skills to use? Take quality photos.
Pictures should be clear, bright, and not pixeled. Ideal photo sizes are 1024 x 683px. Don’t get intimidated; websites like resizeimage.net will do all the work for you. Always take pictures in landscape mode/horizontally to capture the most space.
Back to those Myspace era photos, don’t get caught in the mirror or any reflective surfaces. Take the pictures from the angle of the corner of the room, and you will create a larger feel. Most importantly, don’t skimp on the photos; provide a photographic tour. Â
Lighting makes all the difference.
Mornings and late afternoons are prime times. Open up those blinds and allow the natural light to flow. Experiment with turning every light on, even lights over the stove. Turn bedroom lamps on for ambiance.
Highlight your property’s unique features.
What sets your property apart from others? What will make a buyer want to call your place home? If your property is in a welcoming shared community, show off the pool, gym, or dog park. If there is a scenic view from inside the home, looking out of a window, capture that mood.
When in doubt, hire a photographer to take the perfect picture of your property.
There is no shortage of freelance or up-and-coming photographers. Consider the investment mere centavos in comparison to the ultimate sale or rent of your property. Â
Most importantly, to take the perfect picture of your property be proud of it. Believe me, it shows!