If you're looking to prepare your Victoria, BC home to put on the market, your agent will eventually need to take photos. These photos will entice would-be buyers to come and look at your property, so they need to look fantastic. Some sellers believe that they need to go all out and hire a staging company for maximum effect. Others might think that taking photos of the house "as-is" will suffice. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. While a staging company doesn't hurt, you can often make your home significantly more attractive by doing small, little things before the photoshoot. 

Here are five ways you can showcase your home in the best possible light for the photoshoot.

Reduce Clutter

One of the least appealing things in a photo is clutter. People are instantly turned off by it. If you have clothes lying around the house or hanging on the back of doors, you should put those away. Similarly, you're going to want to clear off countertops and put items away neatly. Your goal is to...