06/19/2026
🏡 3 Things Sellers Can Do Before Photos
First impressions matter—and in today's market, buyers often decide whether to schedule a showing based on the photos alone!
Before your photographer arrives, make sure you've completed these 3 simple steps:
📦 1. Clear the Clutter
Kitchen counters, bathroom vanities, entryways, and nightstands photograph best when they're clean and simple. Less clutter helps buyers focus on the home—not your belongings.
💡 2. Let the Light In
Open blinds and curtains, replace burned-out bulbs, and turn on lamps. Bright, welcoming rooms always photograph better and feel more inviting online.
🌿 3. Add a Touch of Warmth
Fresh flowers, neatly folded towels, a bowl of fruit, or a few porch planters can make a home feel warm, welcoming, and move-in ready.
✨ Bonus Tip: Hide pet bowls, litter boxes, trash cans, and personal photos whenever possible.
Remember, the goal isn't to make your home look lived in—it's to help buyers picture themselves living there.
Thinking about selling? I'd be happy to share my complete pre-listing photo checklist and help you get top dollar for your home. 🧡
📞 Tracey Symon, Broker
NextHome Real Estate Connections
812-230-5448
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