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Should I update my house photos for sale?
My listing photos are from the holidays. Decorations are up in the photos because we were hoping it would sell. Now that the holidays are over should I have new photos taken?
Asked By Susan | Green Bay, WI | 1017 views | Selling | Updated 2 years ago
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Amanda Courtney
REP Realty Group
Yes, immediately. Photos with holiday decorations tell buyers that your home has been sitting on the market since December. It makes the listing look stale and desperate, which is practically inviting lowball offers. Get fresh photos taken to show the house is current and ready to sell.
- 1 month ago
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Julianne Clark
Charter One Realty
It is actually a good idea to update season photos or as needed -- especially if your property has been on the market for a little while. Real estate agents many times pay for professional photography (which can be expensive) and may not want to pay to have a full photography package done again just because the Christmas tree is down. I usually try to not take photos of listings with holiday decor in them (easter, halloween, summer patriotic, thanksgiving & christmas). Swapping out a few of the exterior seasonal (with or without leaves) and updated the main advertised image is a good way to get a refresh on your listing.
- 2 years ago
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Christina Siwek
Windermere Sun Capital Partners, LLC
I love a home decorated for Christmas. That said, you should get new photos. Holiday decor in photos will only highlight that your home has been on the market a while. New photos, and some new marketing to do a little listing refresh is a great idea.
- 2 years ago
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Tracey Shrouder
360 realty
It may seem like an added expense, but I think new photos are a great idea. For the same reason that stores change out their merchandise the day after Christmas, your photos tell a story. Best of luck!
- 2 years ago
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