Photoshoot Prep

How to prepare for your upcoming photoshoot.

We know prepping for photos can be stressful and time consuming but we have found that by decluttering your home & removing personal items, potential buyers can better envision themselves in the space.

  • Ensure the home is clean, if necessary vacuum, mop and clean countertops in both the kitchen & bathrooms.

  • Remove clutter from common areas, kitchen and bathrooms.

  • Turn on lights.

  • Turn off any TVs or ceiling fans.

  • Open blinds & curtains.

The Basics

Kitchen

  • Remove small items from countertops. (Small appliances, knives, coffee pots etc).

  • Make sure appliances are clean of smudges & fingerprints.

  • Remove any dishes from the sink.

  • Make sure dining room table is clean.

  • Straighten table & chairs if necessary.

  • Remove any high chairs or booster seats.

Dining Room

  • Remove clutter from space, photos, remotes etc.

  • Ensure mantel is clear of photos (if applicable).

  • Fluff pillows & cushions.

Living Room

  • Clean countertops

  • Remove toothbrushes, hair products, soap etc.

  • Remove bottles, razors from showers

  • Remove bath mats, any dirty laundry.

Bathrooms

Furry Friends

  • Make sure food & water bowls are out of sight.

  • Remove crates or dog beds.

  • Remove any pet toys.

  • Remove any pictures

  • Make beds and fluff pillows.

  • Remove clutter from nightstands or dressers.

Bedrooms

  • Remove any vehicles in driveway or in front of home. Close garage door.

  • Ensure grass has been mowed

  • Tidy up any landscaping.

Exterior

  • Clean front/back porch. Tidy any exterior furniture.

  • Clean pool (if applicable).

  • Hide gardening tools or any outdoors toys

  • Hide trash cans

  • Tidy up yard, leaves, branches, outdoors toys etc.

Backyard