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Whether you think it’s fair or not, buyers will judge the book by the cover EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.  Make sure first impressions are good with a clear photo of the house that is straight, shows off the curb appeal, and downplays any deterrents like the electrical pole in the back.  (These cannot be edited out, but the right angle will help them disappear just as they will the moment a new buyer makes the house their home!)

When it comes to the photos you want to use all your furniture to make the most of your photos.  For this living/room dining room combo I would consider swapping the living room with the dining room.  That will really make that gorgeous fireplace stand out!  Take down the curtains that don’t reach the floor as well.  It makes the ceilings appear smaller.

Also, add a little color with inexpensive pillows on the sofa. These start at $6! http://rstyle.me/n/craa4gsyu6 

Yellow photos make a house feel seedy (even when they are not AT ALL!)  The entire house will feel yellow with the overhead lights on.  I turn the lights off, magazine style to really play up the natural light.  In dark spaces where it’s not possible to use natural light I reduce the saturation in the photo and pull the blues back slightly to regain the natural color of the room.

Even if all the buyer does is microwave popcorn, they all want nice kitchens!  This one is ADORABLE!  But the photos are not doing it justice.  Clear the counter tops, add fresh herbs in pots (get them at Home depot for less than $10 for a pot & plant) and take a wider photo.  Take the trash can out of the shot as well.

Whoa!  Cute kitchen!  Definitely needs decluttering.  Just leave the herbs (see previous), the coffee maker, and the kitchenaid.  And is there room for a tiny cafe table to make a small breakfast table at the end?  Even something like this: http://rstyle.me/n/cq99vpsyu6  with a couple coffee cups and a plant on it would make a ANOTHER room!

Always remove signs of pets because buyers automatically assume the house has more wear and tear with a pet in the house.  Also, take this shot wider to include the breakfast nook!

Little touches like a cute laundry basket (I buy one like this: http://rstyle.me/n/craavtsyu6

Also add a pretty bottle of detergent: http://rstyle.me/n/cq992zsyu6

Borrow a sofa from the other room and lose the futon.  It gives a temporary/uncozy feel that can put buyers off.

I looked and it says the house has Central A/C, but a FAN means one thing to buyers.  The A/C is broken and the house is HOT.  Also, open the curtains (or lose them altogether!) and remove the trash can and lamps.  Clean and fresh always sells!

This is one of the best shots, but the chair would be better put to use in the living room. Turn the bed to the wall with the window and scoot the dresser to the left to make the room feel larger.  

Make the pillows on the bed even and consider updating with a nice, fresh neutral bed set.  

This one VCNY set is only $50 for the whole set!  http://rstyle.me/n/craatvsyu6

Here the mirror is reflecting a lot of clutter.  Also the animal bed should be removed.

Try taking this shot without the lights, but either way, bring a plant in here and keep the counter clutter to a minimum.  (I can’t tell what’s on the counter, but a wider shot would be great to make the whole room feel bigger!)

Master Bedrooms should feel welcoming and cozy.  Consider removing all the clutter, adding a couple plants and putting a bedskirt on to make the room feel inviting and fresh.

This bedskirt is very affordable: http://rstyle.me/n/cq995tsyu6

Whoa!  Big closet, but not big enough.  Give buyers the impression that you have more space than you need.  You are moving anyways, so pack up extra shoes and think organized: http://rstyle.me/n/craajksyu6

This photo makes me crave FRENCH FRIES!  It’s super cute, but it’s polarizing decor.  Neutralize with a simple new bed set like this one from Target: http://rstyle.me/n/craaejsyu6

Not everyone likes a trampoline.  Take a shot of the yard from a different angle to reduce deterring buyers over something that is Removeable!

Is that the A/C on the roof?  A photo taken from a different angle wouldn’t have drawn your attention to the roof, but rather the BEAUTIFUL garden.  I’d clear out the extra non-essentials like the drying rack?, the blower, etc.