Staging your Rental Property

Once the market rent and security deposit amount have been determined, it is time to post the property for rent. Taking photos and/or video may seem like a great idea, but make sure you take the time to get the right shots. Remember: you are trying to attract a renter to live in your rental property; Dark, ambiguous, or ill-centered (sideways, upside down) photos will not show your property in the best light.  When taking photos in the bathrooms, for instance, make sure to remove the hamper of dirty laundry and you are not a “ghost” in the mirror.  If the room has a large window that brings in natural light, take the photo with your back to the window to capture the room filled with light. Remember, too, a bedroom is more than a window and a closet, so ensure that you get full pictures showing the entire bedroom. The photos you take should entice someone looking at them to want to see the house in person. Once you have the right shots, use an online editor to ensure the photos will show your property in the way that you see it while attracting renters that will want to live in the home. Taking quality, well-lit photos and/or video and editing will take about four hours of your time. If you want to add music to the photos/video it may take even longer. If you were interested in having professional photographs or video customized for your rental property, feel free to contact Real Property Management Silverstone at 586-992-6419