How to Photograph a House for Sale
Step-by-step guide to photograph your house and create listings that stand out
1
Prepare the House
Before taking the first photo, your house must be ready. This makes the biggest difference.
Cleaning & Organizing
- • Remove all personal items
- • Clean all surfaces
- • Arrange furniture properly
- • Remove clutter
Lighting
- • Open all curtains
- • Turn on all lights
- • Clean windows
- • Remove shadows
2
Choose the Right Time
The time of day significantly affects the quality of your photos.
Best Times
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Best natural light
Avoid: Early morning (shadows) and late afternoon (yellow light)
3
Capture the Space
Plan your shots so you cover every room and detail your buyers care about.
Living Room & Kitchen
- • Shoot from the widest corner to show space
- • Highlight any view or unique feature
- • Keep counters and surfaces clear
Bedrooms
- • Dress the bed with fresh linens
- • Remove personal items
- • Show storage or built-in solutions
4
Enhance Your Photos
After photography, editing makes the difference between amateur and professional photos.
Automatic Enhancement with AI
SpitiAI analyzes your photos and makes automatic improvements:
- Lighting and exposure correction
- Colour and contrast enhancement
- Composition polish for inviting images
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Don’t Do
- • Photograph rooms while they are dark
- • Leave personal items in shots
- • Shoot messy rooms
- • Use harsh flash in small spaces
- • Deliver too few photos
✅ Do
- • Use natural light whenever possible
- • Photograph each room from multiple angles
- • Show the flow between spaces
- • Include exterior shots
- • Deliver at least 15–20 photos