Prepare your home for real estate photos
Prepare your home for real estate photos
Day of Shoot Reminders
- At your set appointment time, please have your home ready for pictures. Due to back-to-back appointments, we must reschedule if the house is not ready.
- We are unable to take pictures of homes while homeowners are moving items in & out of rooms.
- Please consider running an errand, taking a walk, or going outside during your appointment. This will help the photographer capture the best shots, from the best angles without distractions.
Exterior
- Pull weeds
- Trim trees and overgrown shrubs
- Rake up the leaves
- Mow the lawn and edge
- Put away garden hoses
- Pick up any items that may be laying around the yard
- Cover dirt with mulch to make it look more attractive
- Move cars out of the driveway
- Sweep the porch and sidewalks
- If you have outdoor furniture, wipe it down & make sure that the cushions look clean
Living Room
- Remove any magazines
- If bookshelves are in the room, organize and/or arrange the books in a nice pattern
- Fluff pillows, fold throws and arrange neatly
- Hide shoes, remotes, and any visable clutter
Kitchen
- Clear the counters
- Hide the soaps, sponges and rags
- Get rid of extra small appliances that are sitting around, as well as stacks of paper or dishes that may be placed at the end of the counter
- Clear the school notices, crayon drawings, and magnets off of the fridge
Family Room
- Make sure to pick up any clutter and rearrange furniture to suit aesthetics versus use
- It is a good idea to pay attention to the way the electronic cords are arranged, and try to move them to a place so that they are out of sight
- Fluff pillows, fold throws and arrange neatly
Dining Room
- Make sure the dining table is wiped down and the chairs are arranged neatly
- You might consider adding a nice centerpiece on the table, such as bowl of fresh fruit or a floral arrangement.
- Don’t leave any leftover plates, waterbottles or dishes on the table
- Wipe the table, sweep the floor, and mop the floor to remove any marks
Bedrooms
- These rooms can attract a lot of clutter and personality
- Try to store away anything “loud” and put away sensitive personal items
- Remove box fans & standup fans
- You want the bed to look beautiful and inviting. Use a nice bedspread and big, fluffy pillows that are neatly arranged at the head of the bed
- If anything is sitting on the nightstand, organize it or remove
Bathrooms
- Besides matching towels and/or shower curtain, EVERYTHING should be put away
- In the shower and tub, remove the shampoo, soaps, washcloths, and baby toys
- The garbage cans, bathmats, laundry baskets, extra toilet paper, the toilet brush, and scales should also be moved out of the room
- Finish it off by closing the toilet, and hang fresh towels on the towel rails
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