Preparing Your Home

First Impressions Matter When Selling Your Home

Our photographers work to high standards, which means that sometimes things have to be moved around to get the best shot. They are both very friendly and more than happy to get stuck in, but it’s often easier if you prepare your property for photos before our visit. Here are some tips on what you can do.

Clean & Tidy

It’s surprising what appears in photographs, so we recommend giving your home a quick tidy before the photographer arrives. A deep clean isn’t necessary, but a simple once-over can make a big difference. Tidy away clothes, paperwork and visible wires, dust surfaces and store away cleaning products. Wipe windows, mirrors and shower screens, clean the kitchen and clear cluttered worktops. Don’t forget outdoor areas: sweep leaves, tidy furniture and move cars from the driveway.

Personal Items

We love seeing personality in people’s homes, as décor often attracts buyers online. However, some personal items are best put away, including family photographs, large collections of trinkets or ornaments and children’s toys.

Add Some Extra Touches

One way we stand out from other estate agents is by taking feature shots of your home. These highlight fixtures, fittings and decorative details that add to the overall feel of the property. Simple touches can help, such as setting the dining table, adding fresh flowers, filling a fruit bowl and arranging garden furniture.

Hallway with white panelled walls, acoustic guitar, yellow vintage suitcases, and white vase with pink and burgundy flowers and dried grasses

Spacious bedroom with wooden flooring, double bed with black headboard, black armchair, ensuite bathroom, large windows with shutters and curtains, crystal chandeliers, and wood-grain doors

Modern kitchen with white and dark grey cabinetry, island with black bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and large windows overlooking greenery

Modern kitchen with white marble island, woven bar stools, pendant lights, open shelving with wood detailing, and black cooker hood

Luxury bathroom with white freestanding bath, marble-effect tiled walls and floor, walk-in shower enclosure, and dual white sinks

Modern brick extension with glass roof, patio seating area, wooden decking, and manicured garden with fencing

Think About the Overall Feel

The goal is to present a clean, bright and welcoming home that allows buyers to imagine their own lives there. A tidy space with a few thoughtful touches can significantly improve both photography and the viewing experience.

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