More than meets the eye

Posted by Amanda Verbrick on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 1:59pm.

When browsing homes online, you may find that some listing photos strike you more than others. But sometimes it’s hard to put into words exactly what that magic is. There is more to creating a stunning photo that captures buyer attention than meets the eye. Here are a few tricks you may never have thought of:

  • Avoid tall plants, decorations, or lamps that block the view of the rest of the room
  • Update light bulbs to all the same type of warm or cool light
  • Hide all cords, even if that means unplugging TVs and appliances
  • Remove all nods to cleaning, like garbage cans, paper towel, and laundry supplies
  • Take down window treatments — let that natural light flow in!

When you need some help with a full marketing and staging plan, don’t hesitate to reach out to your Mad City Dream Homes agent. We’ll walk you through every step. You may look at online listings differently now!

 

Beautiful photo taken by Step Inside Media

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