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It doesnât matter how perfect your home isâif your listing photos donât stand out, potential buyers wonât come by to take a look. In our series Lessons From Listing Photos, we dissect the smart updates sellers have made to their homes, and how their listing pictures highlight the homeâs best assets.
The before photos of this home in West Palm Beach, FL, left a lot to be desired. Sitting less than a mile from the ocean, it was just begging to be revamped with bright, natural, tropical-inspired touches.
The challenge: The line between tasteful and tacky beach-inspired decor is notoriously thin, and leaning into this theme can be a risky move, even in the Sunshine State. But the buyers who snatched up and renovated the place knew exactly which cosmetic changes were needed to achieve a modern, sunny aesthetic that would make anyone who stepped through the door smile.
Lessons From Listing Photos: Why This Tropical-Inspired Florida Home Gained $150K in 3 Years
Lessons From Listing Photos: Why This Tropical-Inspired Florida Home Gained $150K in 3 Years
The before photos of this West Palm Beach, FL, home left a lot to be desired. It was just begging to be revamped with bright, tropical-inspired touches.
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It doesn’t matter how perfect your home is if your listing photos don’t stand out, potential buyers won’t come by to take a look. In our series Lessons From Listing Photos, we dissect the smart updates sellers have made to their homes, and how their listing pictures highlight the home’s best assets.
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