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<\/a><\/p>\nMore and more buyers are selecting the list of properties they want to see from the listings found on the Internet. No longer does it take a visit to a Realtor to see a list of potential properties \u2013 even for-sale-by-owner\u2019s properties can be found on line.<\/p>\n
That means that the photos you have of your property, along with the verbal description, have to \u201csell\u201d your property to even get on a buyer\u2019s radar. Really good photos are key to making that first impression, so photography is not something to skimp on.<\/p>\n
No matter how great your smartphone, those images probably are not going to fill the bill.\u00a0 You\u2019ll want advantage of wide-angle lenses and perspective correcting software to make the best impression. Enlist the aid of a professional and you\u2019ll be head and shoulders above most other properties who leave the photos to their listing agent.<\/p>\n For more great hints on listing your property, you\u2019ll want to check out this article<\/a> by Carley Hamilton, Marketing and Ecommerce Director of U-Fab<\/a>.\u00a0 You\u2019ll notice that her #1 tip is also to get great photos.<\/p>\n Good luck and happy selling.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [Photos by <\/i>Kent Eanes \u2013 provided by Carley Hamilton, U-Fab.com]<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n[easyazon_image add_to_cart=”default” align=”left” asin=”B004GWRMWC” cloaking=”default” height=”160″ localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” src=”https:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41RMt2Uy8kL._SL160_.png” popups=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ width=”160″][easyazon_image add_to_cart=”default” align=”left” asin=”1416589848″ cloaking=”default” height=”160″ localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” src=”https:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51gfzW8bOVL._SL160_.jpg” popups=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ width=”129″][easyazon_image add_to_cart=”default” align=”left” asin=”B0092V6890″ cloaking=”default” height=”160″ localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” src=”https:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41KE1uBcrSL._SL160_.png” popups=”default” tag=”thetra03-20″ width=”160″]\n Whether you are trying to sell a commercial or residential property, the buyers first impressions are most important. A great first impression actually starts before they even arrive at your address. More and more buyers are selecting the list of properties they want to see from the listings found on the Internet. 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