Following this pre-shoot checklist will help ensure that your home is photographed quickly, efficiently, and with the best possible results.   

Exterior

• Remove vehicles from driveway and away from the front of the home.

• Place trash cans, gardens hoses, and anything that is not attached to the home out of sight.

• Clean windows as necessary.

• Organize patio furniture, uncover grill, open patio umbrella, etc.

• Make sure the yard is free of toys, evidence of pets, unnecessary clutter etc.

Interior

• Ensure lightbulbs are working and of the same color temperature (within the same fixture)

• Remove door mats

• Remove all pet items - bowls, toys, beds, etc

• Open blinds / curtains to ensure as much natural light as possible

• Turn off all TVs, computer screens, and spinning ceiling fans.

• Conceal power cords

• Put all shoes away

• Make beds, straighten picture frames/artwork, organize pillows, etc

• Avoid hiding items under beds or furniture

Kitchen

• Clear countertops

• Remove all magnets, photos, lists, etc from the refrigerator

• Clean appliances to remove fingerprints, smudges, etc.

• Remove wastebasket

• Remove cleaning items - dish soap, kitchen towels, etc.

• Straighten bar stools and table chairs

Bathrooms

• Put toilet lids down

• Clean mirrors

• Clear counter of all personal belongings and toiletries - soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc

• Remove all toiletries from bathtubs & showers - soaps, shampoos, razors, loofahs, etc

• Remove all nondecorative bathmats and towels

• Place a fresh roll of toilet paper on the holder

• Remove toilet brush and trash can