Become an MLS Photo “Prop Master” and Beat Your Competition
There’s no doubt – this is definitely the season of clean out! From closets, cupboards, cabinets, dressers and even toy boxes, big or small, we’ve all been inspired to tackle one of our least favorite chores - decluttering and tidying our home’s hidden spaces.
Who doesn’t want to live in a well-kept and well-organized home with closets that make you sigh with serenity each time you peek inside (especially potential buyers!)? With an abundance of time spent at home this month, we’ve all been bitten by the clean out bug.
Before you get too zealous with tossing or giving away, there could be some great treasures lurking in the back of those cupboards. If you’re a “coming soon” seller planning to list your home the minute the stay-at-home quarantine is lifted, this is your chance to become a true Prop Master and put some of those cool finds to work as staging props for your upcoming MLS photography session.
As you clean out, House Dressings suggests you put aside a pile of “things” that can be used for staging and styling. What kind of things? Glad you asked! See our list of preferred props and inspiration photos below to really help you beat the competition! And don’t forget to book House Dressings for photo day styling for “day of” services to make your MLS photos really stand out and shine!
House Dressings recommended list of staging props includes:
Kitchen:
Artificial fruit – especially lemons, limes or green apples
Matching neutral coffee mugs
Cookbooks with colored photos inside
Newish hand towels or tea towels
Colorful pots and tea kettles such as Le Creuset brand
Wooden, glass or colorful bowls (all sizes)
Dining Room/Mini Bar:
Display glassware (pitchers, vases, etc.)
Bar accessories, including pretty wine glasses, decanters
Neutral/solid table runners and cloth napkins
Neutral/solid-color plates and soup bowls
Bathrooms:
Artificial succulents, small green plants or white flower stems
Neutral/solid-color matching bath & hand towels, and wash clothes
New/never-used bars of soap (preferably white or paper wrapped)
Living Rooms/Bedrooms/Laundry & More:
Artificial succulents, small green plants or white flower stems
Baskets (i.e. wicker baskets, storage and shelf organizer baskets)
Trays of all kinds!
Hard-back books especially larger coffee table books
Neutral/solid-color throws and quilts (for the bedrooms)
White or ivory candles
Artwork (including kids’ creations) especially abstracts or inspirational artwork with quotes
Cute watering cans, colorful rain boots & floppy sun hats
And whenever possible – please don’t pitch – donate! Goodwill is still taking donations locally (but only drop offs!). Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasures. 😊
