Preparing TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR HOME

Interior
  • Entire home must be organized and tidy
  • Vacuum, mop, dust, wash windows
  • De-clutter and put away personal items
  • Remove pet food bowls and toys, conceal beds/crates, and keep pets out of sight
  • Remove personal photographs or decor
  • Rearrange furniture to make rooms look as large as possible
Exterior
  • Remove vehicles from driveway
  • Store trash containers and close garage doors
  • Cut grass and do general yard cleanup
  • Remove unused flower containers
  • Hoses, garden tools, and small toys should be neatly stored
  • Sweep walkways, patios/porches/decks
  • Remove snow in winter If in season, open umbrellas and remove grill covers
Kitchen
  • Remove excessive small appliances from counters (1-2 are fine)
  • Remove clutter and papers from counters
  • Clear posted items, lists, photos, magnets and calendars from the refrigerator
  • Sink should be empty with soaps and sponges out of view
Bedrooms
  • Make all the beds and check bed cover length as well as bed skirts
  • Remove excessive mismatching pillows and stuffed animals from beds
  • Items stored under bed should not be visible from the doorway
  • Jewelry and other valuables should be out of view
Windows & Lighting
  • Turn ON all inside lights and lamps
  • Turn OFF fans
  • Replace burnt out lightbulbs
  • Open all curtains and blinds, even if it is a sunny day
Bathrooms
  • Conceal garbage containers
  • Put toilet lids down and put out a fresh roll of toilet paper
  • Remove excessive shampoos and soaps from showers and tubs
  • Counters should be clear of all personal items
  • Display matching towels neatly