Why Upload Pictures?

A picture is worth a thousand words. This saying could not be more apt for the real estate industry. Not only the fresh and new buildings that come up, the old buildings that are up for sale need to be showcased.
Although showcasing does not imply you take extensive pictures of your property, you need to take a handful of good pictures to stand a chance. This industry is all about attracting many potential customers and choosing the best among them.

There is no doubt that good pictures (visuals) are an essential part of advertising. When potential house hunters are skimming through the plethora of websites, they stop only if something catches their eye. If your property is not among those which catch the attention of the viewer, you certainly have lost your chance. Of course, there are other factors like price, locality etc. but the differentiating factor would be the pictures you associate with the property.
With over a thousand properties listed everyday on websqft, standing out and catching the attention of potential buyers can be a challenge. Here are some pointers (tips) on how and what pictures to show:

• Bigger is better: Try uploading bigger quality pictures. You could hire a professional photographer to do the same; however, taking a picture with a smartphone that has a good camera could suffice.
• Highlight: Showcase features of your property that you think are the selling points. If you have a teak wood finished cabinet and wish to highlight it, do so by clicking a good picture of it.
• Avoid: Try avoiding close-ups. You might wish to display the intricate designs in the cabinet, avoid taking close-ups. Explain the same when describing the picture.
• Description: A good description plays a pivotal role in explaining the picture. Do so in simple, clean words. Not everyone is interested in your Shakespearean language.
• Size matters: If you have a long hallway or a massive doorway, show its size by placing other visual pointers. The rule holds fast for smaller items as well.

Here are some other helpful tips:

• Clean: Make sure your property is clean. People would not be interested in seeing a pile of bricks lying at the center of the room.
• Eye level: Most pictures that are up on our website usually depict the photography skills of a person. Again, not many are interested in seeing that. Use wide angles when possible. In addition, take pictures from the eye level.
• Lighting: Make sure you take pictures of your property in broad daylight or whenever the sun shines brightest. However, limit the use of flash.
• Post-edit: Although you could edit the pictures later, we advise against it. Potential customers should not be in for a shocker when they visit your property.

In any case, we recommend hiring a professional photographer for the best images of your property. In addition, he would be the best person to edit the pictures at a later stage.
websqft™ is an all in one Real Estate Portal that gives you not just the local scoop of properties that are up for sale or rent but also gives an insight of the neighborhood, the real estate market, and the trends in the market. We work hard to help you figure out exactly what, where and when to buy, sell or rent. We understand that it is not just a transaction or a business deal for our customers but is in fact a lot more than that. It is about building a dream. websqft™ aims to make that process a more informed, transparent and a memorable experience.

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A picture is worth a thousand words. This saying could not be more apt for the real estate industry. Not only the fresh and new buildings that come up, the old buildings that are up for sale need to be showcased.
Although showcasing does not imply you take extensive pictures of your property, you need to take a handful of good pictures to stand a chance. This industry is all about attracting many potential customers and choosing the best among them.

There is no doubt that good pictures (visuals) are an essential part of advertising. When potential house hunters are skimming through the plethora of websites, they stop only if something catches their eye. If your property is not among those which catch the attention of the viewer, you certainly have lost your chance. Of course, there are other factors like price, locality etc. but the differentiating factor would be the pictures you associate with the property.
With over a thousand properties listed everyday on websqft, standing out and catching the attention of potential buyers can be a challenge. Here are some pointers (tips) on how and what pictures to show:

• Bigger is better: Try uploading bigger quality pictures. You could hire a professional photographer to do the same; however, taking a picture with a smartphone that has a good camera could suffice.
• Highlight: Showcase features of your property that you think are the selling points. If you have a teak wood finished cabinet and wish to highlight it, do so by clicking a good picture of it.
• Avoid: Try avoiding close-ups. You might wish to display the intricate designs in the cabinet, avoid taking close-ups. Explain the same when describing the picture.
• Description: A good description plays a pivotal role in explaining the picture. Do so in simple, clean words. Not everyone is interested in your Shakespearean language.
• Size matters: If you have a long hallway or a massive doorway, show its size by placing other visual pointers. The rule holds fast for smaller items as well.

Here are some other helpful tips:

• Clean: Make sure your property is clean. People would not be interested in seeing a pile of bricks lying at the center of the room.
• Eye level: Most pictures that are up on our website usually depict the photography skills of a person. Again, not many are interested in seeing that. Use wide angles when possible. In addition, take pictures from the eye level.
• Lighting: Make sure you take pictures of your property in broad daylight or whenever the sun shines brightest. However, limit the use of flash.
• Post-edit: Although you could edit the pictures later, we advise against it. Potential customers should not be in for a shocker when they visit your property.

In any case, we recommend hiring a professional photographer for the best images of your property. In addition, he would be the best person to edit the pictures at a later stage.
websqft™ is an all in one Real Estate Portal that gives you not just the local scoop of properties that are up for sale or rent but also gives an insight of the neighborhood, the real estate market, and the trends in the market. We work hard to help you figure out exactly what, where and when to buy, sell or rent. We understand that it is not just a transaction or a business deal for our customers but is in fact a lot more than that. It is about building a dream. websqft™ aims to make that process a more informed, transparent and a memorable experience.
- See more at: http://www.websqft.com/blog/why-upload-pictures/#sthash.CnTKRFiQ.dpuf

A picture is worth a thousand words. This saying could not be more apt for the real estate industry. Not only the fresh and new buildings that come up, the old buildings that are up for sale need to be showcased.
Although showcasing does not imply you take extensive pictures of your property, you need to take a handful of good pictures to stand a chance. This industry is all about attracting many potential customers and choosing the best among them.

There is no doubt that good pictures (visuals) are an essential part of advertising. When potential house hunters are skimming through the plethora of websites, they stop only if something catches their eye. If your property is not among those which catch the attention of the viewer, you certainly have lost your chance. Of course, there are other factors like price, locality etc. but the differentiating factor would be the pictures you associate with the property.
With over a thousand properties listed everyday on websqft, standing out and catching the attention of potential buyers can be a challenge. Here are some pointers (tips) on how and what pictures to show:

• Bigger is better: Try uploading bigger quality pictures. You could hire a professional photographer to do the same; however, taking a picture with a smartphone that has a good camera could suffice.
• Highlight: Showcase features of your property that you think are the selling points. If you have a teak wood finished cabinet and wish to highlight it, do so by clicking a good picture of it.
• Avoid: Try avoiding close-ups. You might wish to display the intricate designs in the cabinet, avoid taking close-ups. Explain the same when describing the picture.
• Description: A good description plays a pivotal role in explaining the picture. Do so in simple, clean words. Not everyone is interested in your Shakespearean language.
• Size matters: If you have a long hallway or a massive doorway, show its size by placing other visual pointers. The rule holds fast for smaller items as well.

Here are some other helpful tips:

• Clean: Make sure your property is clean. People would not be interested in seeing a pile of bricks lying at the center of the room.
• Eye level: Most pictures that are up on our website usually depict the photography skills of a person. Again, not many are interested in seeing that. Use wide angles when possible. In addition, take pictures from the eye level.
• Lighting: Make sure you take pictures of your property in broad daylight or whenever the sun shines brightest. However, limit the use of flash.
• Post-edit: Although you could edit the pictures later, we advise against it. Potential customers should not be in for a shocker when they visit your property.

In any case, we recommend hiring a professional photographer for the best images of your property. In addition, he would be the best person to edit the pictures at a later stage.
websqft™ is an all in one Real Estate Portal that gives you not just the local scoop of properties that are up for sale or rent but also gives an insight of the neighborhood, the real estate market, and the trends in the market. We work hard to help you figure out exactly what, where and when to buy, sell or rent. We understand that it is not just a transaction or a business deal for our customers but is in fact a lot more than that. It is about building a dream. websqft™ aims to make that process a more informed, transparent and a memorable experience.
- See more at: http://www.websqft.com/blog/why-upload-pictures/#sthash.CnTKRFiQ.dpuf