A home should have a warm and inviting appearance yet be generic enough to allow a prospective buyer to see themselves living in that space. A home should be clean and the yard freshly mowed. Cars should be removed from the driveway. All lights should be turned on. All fans should be turned off. Beds should be made. Hide all bathroom toiletries. Remove any clutter from all rooms. Close toilet seat lids. Waste bins and pet dishes should be hidden. These are just a few suggestions, for a more complete list, download the file below and print it out.
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Tips for a Great Real Estate Photo Shoot
Outside the Home
General
- Lawn is recently mowed
- Pull any unsightly weeds
- If applicable, clean dog yard
- Pressure wash or scrub mold or algae from concrete areas
- Pick up sticks, branches from yard
- Remove any debris from house roof (leaves, sticks)
- Sweep or blow off driveway and entry way
- Park cars in garage or off property
- Remove any seasonal decorations that will date the photos
- Store any toys or recreational equipment
- Roll up or remove garden hoses
- Temporarily store any “For Sale” signs during the shoot
- Temporarily remove realtor’s lockbox from the front door
- Hide any pool toys
- Neatly arrange pool or deck furniture
- Hide pool cleaning equipment
General
- Clean sliding glass doors
- Clean any glass topped furniture
- Sweep hard surfaces
- Vacuum carpeted surfaces
- Remove clutter in all rooms
- Turn on all lights
- Turn off all ceiling fans
- Turn off all televisions and computer monitors
- Open all shades and blinds or place in parallel position
- Hide television remotes
- Replace any burned out light bulbs and fluorescent lights
- Hide all children’s toys
- Remove magazines, newspapers, mail
- Coffee table type books can be left in place
- Hide waste bins
- Remove pet dishes, pet toys, and pet beds
- Neatly arrange or remove couch or chair pillows
- If an abundance of family photos, temporarily hide during the shoot
- Remove any taxidermy
- Tidy up garage or laundry room if realtor wants them photographed
- Remove jackets, sweaters, and hats from coat rack if applicable
- Hide any small rugs
- Neatly arrange the chairs at dining table
- Add a centerpiece, flowers, or candle
- Set the table as if dinner were to be served
- Unless decorative style, hide dish towels
- Clean all countertop and stove surfaces
- No dishes in sink or on counters
- Remove dish sponges
- Hide dish soap, hand soap
- Remove dish draining rack
- Neatly organize any food items if stored openly or in a large pantry that realtor may want photographed
- Hide small appliances such as toasters, can openers, or coffee makers
- Remove magnets or photos from refrigerator doors
- Beds made
- Decorative pillows or shams arranged neatly
- Hide plush animals
- Neatly arrange clothing and shoes in any closet the realtor may want photographed
- Remove all clutter from nightstands, desks, and drawer tops
- Clean under beds so nothing is seen in photos
- Close toilet lid
- Close shower curtain
- Hide all toiletries from bathroom counters
- Remove bathroom tissue boxes, scales, and area rugs
- Clean mirrors, shower doors
- Hang fresh towels, colored one are best
- Remove all soaps and shampoos from shower