Expert listing preparation
What sellers overlook before the camera arrives
Redfin's article, “What Sellers Overlook Before Listing Their Home,” opens with a practical truth: a room that feels comfortable in person can still look cluttered in professional photographs.
Luke Nunnally, lead photographer and owner of Austin 360 Photography, was featured in the article's first expert section. His advice focuses on preparing a home for the way buyers will first experience it—through the listing gallery.
“I recommend decluttering, removing overly personal décor, opening blinds to maximize natural light, and creating a clean, balanced layout.”
Luke Nunnally · Owner, Austin 360 Photography · Via Redfin
Professional photography makes small details more visible. Countertop appliances, pet supplies, refrigerator magnets, cords, mail, and excess furniture can compete with the features that should be selling the home.
See the room through the camera
Take a quick phone photo of each space. Distractions that fade into daily life become much easier to spot in a frame.
Reduce visual competition
Clear counters, remove personal décor, hide cords and bins, and give the home's strongest features room to lead.
Shape the available light
Open blinds, replace burned-out bulbs, and keep the layout balanced so every room photographs cleanly and naturally.
The full Redfin feature includes advice from staging, real estate, design, and photography professionals on the conditions and details buyers notice before a listing goes live.