Preparing your house for photographs
It is the responsability of the Listing Agent to ask the Seller to prepare the home for the photographer at the time of the appointment.
Checklist
• Turn all lights and lamps ON
• Clean all areas
• Clean windows inside and outside
• Make sure all light bulbs are working
• Turn OFF ceiling fans
• Open all blinds
• Remove all clutter
Kitchen
• Minimize items on countertops
• Wipe outside of the refrigerator and remove magnets
• Remove garbage cans from view
• Empty sink
• Clean and organize breakfast area
• Remove infant high chair
• Keep chairs organized
Family Room
• Remove all personal items
• Hide toys, mail, papers, and magazines
• Arrange decorative pillows neatly
• Vacuum Carpet
Dining Room
• Neatly arrange the dining table and chairs
Office
• Organize desk and bookshelves
• Remove papers, folders, and loose items, etc
• Turn computer screen and laptop OFF
• Hide electrical cords from view
Master Bedroom
• Minimize items from nightstand and dresser
• Make sure bed is made and pillows arranged neatly
• Vacuum or clean floor
• Open curtains or blinds
Master Bathroom
• Place toilet seat down
• Remove all towels, bath mats, and rugs from view
• Remove shampoo, soap, and other items from showers and bath
• Clean and dry shower floor and door
• Minimize items from countertops
• Turn all lights ON
Children Bedroom
• Organize or remove toys from view
• Make sure items under the bed do not show
• Make sure beds are made and arranged neatly
• Remove diaper pail or trash can
• Minimize personal items
Pets
• Remove all pet related items like food, water, and cage
Backyard
• Store hoses out of sight or roll-up neatly
• Remove trash cans
• Remove all pool toys and floats
• Hide pool cleaning supplies
• Turn ON pool fountains/water features
• Clean mold or mildew from pool and deck
• Clean and organize tables, chairs, cushions in the backyard
• Maintain a clean landscaping
• Remove dead plants
• Keep patio umbrella closed
Front of the House
• Close garage doors
• Maintain clean landscaping
• Remove dead plants
• Remove cars from the driveway
• Store hoses out of sight or roll-up neatly
• Remove yard signs