How Can This Look more Real?

[wisy777]

Hey Everyone! I was hoping to get some good tips today on how I can make this streetview look a little more realistic? Any advice from the pros out there? Really thankful for people who take the time out of their days to help people like me thanks alot!

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[valerostudio]

Model model model - more model = more realism.

I would model the siding in 3D, model whats going on behind the glass, adding dimension to the image. Model all the details - railing, trim, hardware on those cables, etc etc.

Those plants in the front look very fake - go on Houzz and look at photos of real houses - compare that to your image and ask yourself - what am I missing?
https://www.houzz.com/photo/2937044-courtyard-house-modern-exterior-seattle

You lighting seems boring - use an HDRI maybe. What render engine is this?

the view doesn't feel good, try a different vantage point - not a realism comment but nonetheless a comment. Look up the rule of thirds. Composition plays a big role is a image have a good feeling.

[GD3Design]

The sharp edges are really hurting you here. Adding a chamfer to the edges of your geometry would really help things out....get rid of those sharp edges and help pick up some corner highlights. Also some dirt maps added to your textures so things don't look too 'perfect'. Both will help you render not look so 'computery'. Also looks like you have a light ray coming in from the top left, though the shadows on the house say the sun is above to the right.