When you list your property for sale, one of the most important (if not THE most important) elements of your listing are the photos. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then having at least 10 photos available will give you ten-thousand words.

With an estimated 80%+ of home buyers starting their search on the Internet, photos have replaced curb appeal as the most important place where first impressions are made. According to a National Assn. of Realtors survey of the Web features that buyers found most important, 83% chose photos, 81% selected detailed property information and 60% selected virtual tours.

Every day, decisions about which homes to see and which homes to skip are made based on what a home buyer sees while viewing homes online. You can clearly see the importance that photos have on selling your home. If you can’t get the buyer in the door, you can’t sell the house.

So, is there a way to get better photos, short of hiring a pro? Here are several tips to spruce up your home and photos for maximum effect.
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