REPEditing

A top-quality image of a property outside is completely critical to the success of the real estate sector. In reality, when buying real estate, many first impressions are focused solely on exterior pictures. When potential buyers find the exterior picture appealing, they are more likely to contact the property's agent for closer inspection. When the exterior pictures are taken poorly, prospective buyers usually pass on the property without giving it a second thought.

A top-quality image of a property outside is completely critical to the success of the real estate sector. In reality, when buying real estate, many first impressions are focused solely on exterior pictures. When potential buyers find the exterior picture appealing, they are more likely to contact the property's agent for closer inspection. When the exterior pictures are taken poorly, prospective buyers usually pass on the property without giving it a second thought.

Hone the talent in taking photos and doing some real estate photo editing with these tips and tricks:

Ensure the property is photo-ready

Work with the realtor or property owned prior to shooting to ensure the space is ready to be photographed. Make sure that the yard is tidy, any autos are shifted and unflattering substances like the garbage bins had been taken out.

Consider the sun’s direction

Think about the perspective of the house at the time of day for the photo shoot. Schedule the session when the sun is shining on the house perfectly. Suggestively, shoot the outside while the light in the house is softest — usually the time away from noon — whether it's at the start or at the end of your photo shoot. Avoid shooting during noontime when the sun ray is directly overhead, it will make dark shadows and extreme highlights on the outside of the property.

If the shoot is scheduled on a cloudy day it will help as a gigantic diffuser, dispersing shadows and providing even nice lighting. Sky replacement can be done in post-processing.

Thinking of the sun's location will help you show off the property's exterior in the best light possible.

Twilight Shots

Many exterior properties really come to life when the sun sets. At dusk switch on all external and internal lights. Ideally, the brightness of the light of the property should correspond to that of the sky. Offering additional twilight shots can be a great thing. It may show off the house at different times of the day.

Utilize the tripod and the timer

Mount your camera on a tripod for the sharpest results and use your camera's timer to take the shot. Doing so prevents camera shake resulting in the picture being blurred. A tripod is a must for long exposure periods, including in low light at dusk.

Keep the horizon straight and level

Use your grid for viewfinder alignment to ensure lines are both horizontally and vertically level. If the lines are not straight, this will distort the property and drag off the photo. While perspective can still be changed during post-production if you want to be creative.

Detail-focused

Try including nice unique details such as interesting architectural elements, trees surrounding the house in the photos that give each property its unique personality. These details are often key selling points.

Review and retouch

Real estate photo editing allows you to remove defects, get rid of unwanted reflections, brighten colors, enhance contrast, etc. Whether you want a little or a lot of retouching, editing photographs can make the difference between a good image and a great one.