So many people do not know what works best, the truth?  It really is simple both work and if do not have photos and have a virtual tour you'll be find.  So you don't have a virtual tour but you have photos that's ok too!

Think of it like this...if your home didn't have any windows you wouldn't know if it was day or night.  Selling your home is kind of like showing people the light!  You have to emphasize and highlight the features that promote your homes best features and benefits.

How long should the virtual tour be or how many photos are enough?  Here is my rule of thumb.  You only have to use the virtual tour or enough photos to get people to tour your home.  You want enough to show key features. 

Some homes have more features than others so the number of photos or the lenght of the virtual tour will depend on what you decide are the standout features.  Here is an example of four different tours.  The first link is of a (1)$600,000 home the next is, (2)$384,000 the next a (3)$131000 and finally a (4)$70,000 see if you feel these virtual tours show the best features.
1. http://www.flexitrealty.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=1773359
2. http://www.flexitrealty.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=1733367
3. http://www.flexitrealty.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=1744826
4. http://www.flexitrealty.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=1700279

Here is a few thoughts when getting ready to take your photos.  Notice lighting, check what might be in the background, make sure your reflection is not in the mirrors, look for clutter.

I don't know about you but the toilet seat always looks better down in a photo.  dirty dishes showing in a kitchen sink isn't going to make people feel like your home is move-in condition.


Think about the order of your tour, slide show or photo album.  This of yourself giving a tour of your home.  How would you guide people through your home from room to room.  The four photos above show you the outside, front, side entry garage and the decking and four season porch, but my third photo shows off the "entertainment" sized deck with a close up.  If you live in a nice neighborhood that is recognizable make sure you get a photo of the entrance to the subdivision.  Anything that creates value and a reason for a buyer to call you to see your home.

Here is the Rule....we have a lot of rules to sell homes but this one can make you money with a faster sale.

Rule # 1 in photos...If the photo does not present your homes image so if shows a feature and benefit to a buyer don't use it!  If you have great flower beds make sure you include an angle photo of the home to show off the flower beds.  If you have an exceptional garden area show it off.  If you just painted your home make reference in the remarks under the photo "just painted".  If you updated the kitchen or just had the family room redone brag...it is OK to brag...your selling your home and you want people to know the great features you fell in love with when you bought the home.

Thanks for stopping by....stop back again for more updates with "How To" posts that could help you sell on your own saving thousands of dollars in commissions.

  If you want to know more about selling on your own...Call a "Flexpert®"  They may be a Realtor but their goal is to have you sell your home.  Then represent you as a buyer.  In this market it is rare to find a company that has their goal the same as yours.  All they want is for you to sell...if they help you do you will use them and tell others.  What better way of advertising!

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