elitere | Sep. 10, 2024
As September arrives, Ontario’s landscapes are beginning to glow with the vibrant colours of autumn. If you’re thinking about listing your home this winter, now is the perfect time to capture it in its best light. Though it may seem counterintuitive, taking photos in the fall offers several advantages for showcasing your home. Here’s why autumn is ideal for real estate photography:
Ontario’s fall offers a stunning backdrop with warm red, orange, and gold hues, making properties look more inviting. Clean, crisp air enhances curb appeal, while fall photos can highlight well-maintained gardens and cozy outdoor spaces. Winter photos, while charming, often feature snow-covered lawns and bare trees, hiding your home’s full potential.
If your home has outdoor features like a pool, deck, or garden, fall is the perfect time to highlight them. By winter, these areas are often closed or covered, making it harder for buyers to imagine their use. Fall photos can capture inviting outdoor setups, complete with tasteful seasonal decor. Fall also allows you to stage your outdoor living areas with tasteful autumn decor, such as pumpkins, mums, and warm-toned accents, creating a welcoming atmosphere that resonates with buyers.
Fall’s softer, golden light is ideal for enhancing both indoor and outdoor shots. The days are still long enough to take advantage of the natural light, but the sun’s angle is lower, providing a more flattering glow without the harsh shadows of summer. Winter, on the other hand, comes with shorter daylight hours and overcast skies, which can lead to dull and shadowed photos.
Taking your real estate photos in the fall gives you a head start. While winter is a quieter time in the market, serious buyers will appreciate a home that’s ready to view with professional, inviting photos. Being prepared ensures you won’t scramble for last-minute photography during the colder months.
Fall allows for cozy staging both indoors and out. Warm throws and festive outdoor touches create an inviting atmosphere that resonates with buyers, which is often lost when snow covers outdoor areas in winter.
Fall is ideal for showcasing your landscaping, with gardens still in bloom and lawns green and lush. In winter, snow hides these key features. Fall photos can capture your unique landscaping or garden at its best, allowing buyers to appreciate them even when winter sets in.
Taking real estate photos in the fall sets you up for success when listing in the winter. With peak curb appeal, warm natural light, and the ability to highlight outdoor spaces, fall photography presents your home in its best light. Ready to get your home photo-ready? Reach out today to ensure your property shines this winter!
