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A wide angle lens, if available, is best for interior shots. Avoid going too wide as there can be vertical curve distortion towards the edge of the frame.
Lighting is key. Turn on all lights in the room. Use a flash when needed. To avoid hotspots or reflections from the flash, bounce the light off the ceiling if possible.
Reflective surfaces: When using the flash, avoid shooting directly into mirrors and windows which will result in a lighting flare. Check to make sure your reflection is not in the mirror on the wall.
Strong sun will wash out image outside the windows. To try and avoid this, take shots on a partly cloudy day when the light outside is more equal to inside. (Assuming there is something to see outside like trees or garden, if you can see the city dump through the windows, don’t bother.)
Clear clutter from the shot. The residence should look livable not lived in.
If the shot lacks interest pull objects from other rooms to dress it up.
Pull back and get more in the shot. Shoot from multiple angles to find the best composition.
Shots of architectural details can be useful for marketing purposes.