Selling a parent's home can be one of the most emotional real estate decisions a family makes. The house may hold decades of holidays, family gatherings, and memories. At the same time, there may be practical questions about ownership, belongings, repairs, and how to prepare the property for buyers.

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When you are getting ready to sell your home, the first showing often happens online. Before a buyer walks through the front door, they may study the photographs, scan the floor plan, and decide whether the property belongs on their tour. That makes the days before listing photography especially important.