How to Take the Best Images of Your Home When Selling

Review our quick guide to help you capture the best possible photos of your home to get the most out of it. All with using your smartphone.

October 16, 2020
By Mototext Homes
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When you request an offer on your home from Mototext Homes, we aim to give you the most competitive cash offer possible. Our property evaluators make a concerted effort to research your property. A large part of that is seeing the good and bad of your home.

Clear photos help us provide a more accurate assessment of your property and can increase your cash offer — that's pretty sweet! We don't expect you to be a professional photographer when you take pictures. However, there are some simple tricks you can use to get higher quality photos and get more for your house.

Don't worry. A smartphone will do just fine.

1. Use natural lighting

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Natural sunlight does well to fill a room. Open windows, shades, and curtains to allow the light to fill the space and enhance the look of the room.

Depending on the time of day or the weather, the sun may not be out. In this case, overhead or standing lights will work just fine. Use your flash as well. The more light your camera sensor picks up, the sharper the image will be.

2. Hold your phone steady

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Do your best not to move when taking pictures. Luckily, most phones can handle a bit of shake without letting images get too blurry. Hold your hands steady or place your phone on something solid as you take your pictures.

3. Take pictures from the corner

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As you move from room to room, we will need to get an idea of the size, features, and possible damage to the space. It's best to stand in the corner when taking pictures of each room. Remember to position your camera up high and at a slight downward angle.

4. Shoot in landscape (sideways)

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You can capture more of your home by turning your phone sideways and taking pictures. This also helps with stabilizing your phone to reduce any blurriness.

As you make your way through your home, keep in mind we are not inspecting your furniture or family portraits. Our goal is to have a clear idea of what your home looks like and what necessary repairs need to be made.

5. Damaged areas

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A benefit of selling with Mototext Homes is our ability to handle any and all necessary repairs. To receive an accurate cash offer we will need to know of damaged areas around your home. Whether leaks, cracks, broken windows, take close up pictures of those areas inside and outside the home.

As you move from room to room, we will need to get an idea of the size, features, and possible damage to the space. It's best to stand in the corner when taking pictures of each room. Remember to position your camera up high and at a slight angle.

If you need to get your home sold ASAP, you won't find a better solution than Mototext Homes. When you're ready, simply upload images of your home and you will receive a free property evaluation with a cash offer attached. Upload your property today!

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