Preparing Your Home for a Real Estate Photo Shoot

▪  Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors,  clean countertops, clean windows)

▪  Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON

▪  Replace all burned out light bulbs

▪  Use bulbs of the same temperature (ALL incandescent or ALL compact fluorescent)

▪  Turn all ceiling fans OFF

▪  Turn all TVs OFF

▪  Turn all computer screens OFF

▪  Open blinds/window coverings to let in natural, outside light

▪  Remove excessive personal photographs and declutter

▪  Make all beds.

▪  Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring.

▪  Place all shoes/jackets in closets.

AIM FOR “CURB APPEAL” - THE FRONT EXTERIOR IS USUALLY THE FIRST PHOTO BUYERS SEE

▪  Close garage doors

▪  Remove cars from driveway and front of home

▪  Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)

▪  Remove empty planters or replace dead plants.

▪  Use broom to remove cobwebs from eaves and door frames

▪  Remove visible water hoses

▪  Remove clutter- toys, sports balls, basketball goals, soccer goals, etc.

THE BACK YARD SHOULD BE A PLACE TO RELAX

▪  Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables/chairs/cushions

▪  Clear out kid's toys, balls, frisbees, etc.

▪  Clean pools/ hot tubs ect.

▪  Turn on pool fountains/water features

▪  Remove visible water hoses

▪  Remove trash cans

THE KITCHEN IS A GATHERING PLACE                                                                   AND OFTEN A FOCAL POINT OF THE HOME.

▪  Clear countertops completely. No empty glasses, baking supplies, mail, etc.

▪  Leave out max of one -two small appliance (ex. coffee maker)

▪  Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.

▪  Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet

▪  Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher

▪  Clear table, dust and polish the table top

▪  Use decorative place setting if available

▪  Feature one center piece such as a bouquet of flowers

▪  Straighten all chairs and space them evenly

▪  Remove child seats/booster chairs

THIS SPACE IS TO ENJOY CONVERSATION AND SPEND                               QUALITY TIME WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS

• Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.
• De-clutter fireplace mantel/hearth (no more than 5 items, including art)
• Clean interior of fireplace and re-paint if needed
• Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
• Remove kid's toys

MASTER BEDROOM-A RELAXING OASIS

• Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available
• Press bed linens and bed skirts
• Clear nightstands of all personal items
• Store away phone/tablet charging cables
• Remove all clutter from top of dressers
• Remove family photos from walls
• Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos

KID/GUEST BEDROOM

• Remove personalized names from walls
• Remove wall stickers/posters
• Remove diaper pails and cleaning supplies
• Clean under bed, removing items that may show

  
  

THINK SPA. CLEAR OUT THE PERSONAL ITEMS AND MINIMIZE FOR EFFECT.

• Clear countertops completely. No soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
• Put toilet seats down
• Close closet doors
• Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs
• Remove dirty towels - leave out only new, unused towels
• Remove floor mats

WE ALL LOVE MAN’S BEST FRIEND, BUT YOU’LL WANT TO MINIMIZE THEIR IMPACT

• Place food and water bowls in pantry or closet
• Place pet beds/toys in pantry or closet
• Use lint roller on furniture to remove pet hair
• Contain pets in hidden crate or outside
• Clear back yard of pet waste/toys