"How can I make my home stand out and sell faster? Here are 5 ideas that can make your listing stand out and drastically impact your ability to sell (with stats)."

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How can I sell my home faster?

Given the ever-changing nature of the real estate industry selling a home can be a daunting task. With hundreds of homes being sold every day, you must do all that you can to make sure your home sticks out from the crowd. The absolute best way to do this is to make sure your listing media is done professionally to give your property a polished look. You may be thinking, "Why would I pay someone just to take pictures when I can get nearly as good photos with my new iPhone?" Yes, you can get "ok" photos from a phone, but in reality, your listing can be elevated in so many more ways than simple photos. Here are 5 types of media that can completely change your ability to sell your home.

1. Immersive 3D tour experiences.

3D tours can help agents save time and money, while simultaneously helping increase potential buyer confidence. The immersive 3D tour experience allows buyers to click through each room of the home in a way that can not be achieved through traditional photography. Using a 3D tour can save on time by allowing the buyer to view the property virtually instead of having to set up a time to tour. 3D tours can also be a game-changer for buyers looking for an investment property from out-of-state as they may not be able to tour in person. According to a Forbes.com article 3D virtual tours can help properties sell at a price 9% higher than similar properties with no 3D tour.

2. Drone footage for a new perspective.

Drone photos and videos do a great job of adding context to a property. Potential buyers want to know more about the surrounding neighborhood that their potential home is located in. Drone footage can show your property from angles that you simply can not get from ground level while also displaying the surrounding area. According to the National Association of Realtors listings with drone perspectives are 68% more likely to sell.

3. Detailed floorplans.

Detailed and aesthetically pleasing floorplans help potential buyers envision themselves in your listing. They can start planning how they would set up your home to make it their own. Ultimately, a floor plan attached to your listing can help keep the attention of potential buyers while they start to imagine themselves fitting into the layout of your home. The more attention they spend on your listing, the more likely they are to reach out to you to set up a time to visit or make an offer.

4. High-quality, HDR real estate photography.

Not all photographs are created equal. Sure, you can get away with using a phone for real estate photography, but why would you want to miss out on showing your home at its highest potential? HDR hand-blended real estate photography is a technique that takes 3 separate pictures (one underexposed, one properly exposed, and one overexposed) and blends them to create 1 polished final version of the picture. This allows your home to be shown off in all of the right places and prevents there from being any dark shadows or overexposed bright spots, something you just can't do with a phone.

5. Additional features to make your listing pop!

Sometimes a home needs a little digital boost to help it reach its fullest potential. Thankfully, there are various editing techniques at your disposal to help your property stand out! Photoshop corrections are a great way to declutter spaces for those who are looking to list their home quickly or those who have not yet fully moved out. Virtual twilight photos are a great way to set the mood for your listing by adding an appealing sunset background that can do a great job of attracting a buyer's eye as they scroll through listings. Virtual staging is another outstanding service that can save a seller hundreds or thousands of dollars from not having to hire a staging company. Virtual staging is not only cost-effective but the quality of modern technology can present a fully staged home that can be tailored to each individual's desired style.

Final Thoughts

Selling your home can be a much more enjoyable experience when you decide to invest in some high-quality listing media such as drone shots, HDR photography, floorplans, 3D tours, etc. Hopefully, the ideas presented give you some inspiration and confidence when it comes to selling your home. However, after reading everything above you may be thinking, "I have no idea how to do any of these things suggested let alone have the funds to spend thousands of dollars hiring someone to do them for me." Not to worry! There are companies such as D. Hess Real Estate Media that have the gear, know-how, and experience to do all of the services mentioned in this post. The best part is you don't have to spend thousands of dollars either! Photo packages start at just $89 for drone shots and $149 for HDR photography. Click the button below to check out all the other services. Let's get your home sold!

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