A Guide to Using “Virtual Renovation Photos”

Not every Honolulu home that is for sale is in the best condition.  In fact, a number of houses available are those that an ambitious home buyer will purchase and fully renovate.  This can make it difficult for the homeowner who is trying to sell such a house.

Listing photos are the key to getting interested Honolulu buyers.  But a fixer-upper house does not have good listing photos. The solution? Virtual renovation photos.

Continue reading below to see how and why many Honolulu homeowners have started to use virtual renovation photos to help sell their properties.  

Taking Virtual Renovation Photos

These photos are larger than life.  They stem from taking photos of the Honolulu house in the current condition.  Then a virtual artist will take these photos and create images of the house that will show what it could look like if it were fully renovated.

This is an easy way to show off a home’s potential and to use current trends to entice buyers.  While most buyers want to make a purchase on a house that is already move-in ready, there are some buyers who are prepared to make those renovations themselves.  Seeing the potential of the house is enough for most people to make an offer.

Why People Like Virtual Renovation Photos

Some Honolulu buyers cannot imagine a house looking any different than it currently does.  This makes it very hard for buyers to imagine what they could do with a fixer-upper. Many become overwhelmed with the thought of taking on such a large project.

Seeing the virtual images of the Honolulu home in its best condition is a good motivator for buyers.  They see how great the house can look and now have an idea on how to execute this. Plus, it is better for buyers to see the house in its best state before getting distracted by the many downsides a room may have if they see it in person.

Does It Work?

In many ways, virtual renovation photos work well for Honolulu sellers and buyers.  Sellers are able to leave their home in the current state without spending money on costly renovations and buyers are able to see the home in its best condition.  It goes hand in hand with staging the home to be attractive to the buyers. In fact, some refer to the process as “virtual staging,” as well.

Disclosing These Photos

The most important part of using virtual renovation photos is to make sure all Honolulu buyers know that the photos are not real.  The listing has to say that the photos should represent what the home could-be, not what the home is. Many people choose to show the current condition photos next to the virtual remodeling photos to drive home this fact.

Looking Forward

There are so many things that technology can make better.  Virtual renovation photos are a great example of how technology pairs with the needs of people to make situations better.  

Homeowners have to stay current with technology to sell their Honolulu house.  Years ago, houses were sold through word of mouth and a sign in the front yard.  Now, homes are sold on multiple listing websites through photographs. Using virtual renovation photos is a great way to attract Honolulu buyers without spending the money on renovations.