FIELD NOTES / THE CONSIDERED SALE
Before the photographer arrives.
The strongest presentation starts with preparation. Think clarity, care and an honest sense of space.
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Make a plan before moving a thing.
Walk through the property and identify what each room needs to communicate. Decide which repairs or small changes are worthwhile with your agent. A realistic timeline and budget are more useful than a long, unfocused project list.
Let the rooms be legible.
Clear everyday surfaces, simplify furniture arrangements and put personal paperwork away. Leave enough texture to make spaces feel lived in, while helping a visitor understand scale and function. Store valuables and private materials securely.
Follow the light.
Clean windows, replace failed bulbs and check that fixtures work. Coordinate timing with the photographer instead of assuming every space photographs best at noon. Prepare outdoor areas too: entrances, pathways and patios are part of the story.
Keep the representation honest.
Discuss editing and staging choices before the shoot. Photographs should help a buyer understand what is there. Material defects or permanent features should not disappear through editing. Keep an accurate, current description alongside the images.
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