Selling in the Fall or Winter? Take Photos NOW!

📸 Why You Should Snap Summer Photos of Your Home—Even if You're Selling in Fall or Winter

Hey there, Portland homeowners! ☀️ Thinking about selling your home later this year—maybe come pumpkin spice season or even when the rain boots are back in full force? Here’s a little real estate insider tip that can seriously boost your listing: take your photos this summer.

Yes, summer. As in, get ready now. Let me tell you why this sunny strategy can pay off big when you list in the cooler, moodier months.

🌼 1. Curb Appeal is at Its Peak

Portland’s lush, green yards. Blooming hydrangeas. Sunshine dappling through mature maples. Your home never looks better than in summer, and let’s be honest—buyers love a first impression that says “dream home,” not “damp shoes.”

In fall and winter, our famous gray skies roll in, the leaves disappear, and let’s not even talk about mossy driveways. But you? You’ll have crisp, sun-drenched photos that stand out online like a sunflower in January.

📷 2. Bright Light = Beautiful Photos

Natural light is a real estate photographer’s best friend. Longer days and clear skies mean better lighting for interiors and exteriors alike. That means:

• No harsh flash shadows

• True-to-life colors (hello, cherry red front door!)

• Warm, inviting vibes that buyers subconsciously connect to “home”

And let’s be honest—your kitchen counters and hardwood floors just glow in that golden summer light.

🍁 3. You’ll Be Ahead of the Game

Come September, when other sellers are scrambling to rake leaves before photos, you’ll be sipping your coffee with your stunning summer shots already in hand.

Professional listing photos are one of the most important marketing tools, so getting them done now saves you time, money, and stress later. And since the housing market tends to pick back up in the fall, you’ll be ready to pounce when buyers return from their summer vacations.

🏡 4. Buyers Need to See Potential

When someone’s browsing listings on a gloomy November evening, what grabs their eye? Homes that look warm, vibrant, and full of life.

Even if your open house happens in the rain (it’s Portland—we embrace it), your photos will tell a different story: one of sunny BBQs, backyard games, and long evenings on the porch. That emotional connection can be the difference between a scroll and a showing.

☀️ Final Thoughts from Your Friendly Neighborhood Realtor

Even if you’re months away from listing, it’s not too early to start prepping—and that starts with photos. I always say: dress your home for the season you want, not the one you're selling in.

So go ahead—mow the lawn, fluff the pillows, maybe even borrow your neighbor’s flower baskets (with permission, of course 😉)—and let’s make your home shine while the sun’s still doing its thing.

Need a pro photographer recommendation or want to talk strategy? You know where to find me—probably with a cold brew in one hand and a camera-ready checklist in the other.