Staging your home

professionally for real estate photography.

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter more than you might think. Professional staging highlights your property’s best features, helps buyers envision themselves in the space, and can significantly reduce time on market while increasing offer amounts.

Windows

Open as many blinds or window shades as you can to let all that natural light into your property and provide scenic views from those windows.

Doors

Open all doors inside your home that leads to rooms or bathrooms in order to give a visual of the space and what lies behind those doors.

Lights

Ensure all lights are on, if any light bulbs need to be changed ensure they all match in color temperature. This will compliment your spaces.

Clean

A quick mop of the floor or scrub of the tubs and showers can bring your home to life. Check for any stains or dirt spots that could be cleaned.

Kitchen

Ensure the kitchen has no plates in the sink and the counter tops are free of any items that might become "eye sores" in the pictures.

Bedrooms

A clean and organized room is always appreciated as it brings life and space to the space. Check for beds that can be made, toys that can be picked up, night stands that have clutter.

Staging

Set up your home as if you're having an open house or new friends over. Make it look as presentable and welcoming as possible.

Pets

We love pets but they can also be great photo bombers. We ask to place them in a room that won't interfere with the photoshoot.

Storage

Take a look at your garage or any storage area like pantry closets or utility rooms. Check there's no clutter to add more space to your rooms.

Staging Guide

Why Home Staging Matters

Statistics consistently show that staged homes sell faster and for higher prices than their unstaged homes, here are a few facts!

Staged homes typically sell for 1-5% more than unstaged homes

Well-staged properties spend 73% less time on the market

83% of buyers’ agents say staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize the property as their future home

First impressions form within 7-10 seconds of entering a space

 

Throughout the Home:

  • Open all curtains and blinds to maximize natural light
  • Turn on all lights, including lamps and closet lights
  • Ensure all light bulbs work and are the same color temperature
  • Remove personal photos, refrigerator magnets, and bathroom items
  • Hide trash cans, pet items, and children’s toys

Kitchen:Clear countertops of small appliances (leave 1-2 decorative items)

  • Remove dish towels, soap dispensers, and sponges
  • Clean inside visible appliances, especially ovens and refrigerators
  • Add a simple centerpiece like fresh fruit or flowers

Living Areas:

  • Arrange furniture to highlight spaciousness and flow
  • Add fresh throw pillows and tasteful accessories
  • Remove remote controls, magazines, and personal electronics
  • Place a few carefully chosen books or decorative objects on shelves

Bedrooms:

  • Make beds with crisp, neutral bedding
  • Remove items from nightstands except for decorative lamps
  • Ensure closet doors are closed
  • Clear floors of all personal items

Bathrooms:

  • Remove ALL personal hygiene products
  • Hang fresh, matching towels
  • Close toilet lids
  • Remove bath mats and shower curtains (unless recently purchased and pristine)

Outdoor Spaces:

  • Store garden tools and hoses
  • Remove pool equipment and toys
  • Arrange patio furniture in conversational groupings
  • Add colorful outdoor cushions or potted plants for visual interest

Thank you for making sure you home will look picture perfect and making the process quick and seamless. We appreciate the help from HomeSightUSA

Professionally real estate photography for Miami Dade and Broward County

Real estate photography requires just as much of a vision from the real estate photographer as it does from the agent or seller. We strive to provide the best real estate photography in Miami or Broward county but often times without properly staging your home the property photoshoot will be missing those final breath taking details. Our real estate photographers due to legal reasons can handle light staging work such as fluffing pillows or moving small items, most of the time they’ll ask you to move anything larger.