This checklist will help you prepare your home for photography. Accomplishing these tasks will make the photos more appealing and will draw potential buyers to your home’s listing online.

Bare Minimum

 Turn on all lights

 Turn off all ceiling fans

 Open all of the blinds and make sure blinds are even

 Replace burnt out light bulbs

 Make sure the front and back of the house is clear of any cars, garbage cans, or clutter

Recommended

 Vacuum

 Mop

 Clean windows

 Pick up clutter, such as children’s toys or TV remotes

 Put away family photos

 Remove items from the exterior of the fridge, such as magnets or photos

 Clear kitchen countertops of excessive appliances, soap bottles, sponges, and other clutter

 Wipe down countertops

 Clear bathroom countertops of toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap bottles, and other clutter

 Clean showers and remove shampoo bottles, soap, and sponges

 Remove dirty towels from bathrooms

 Put all toilet seat lids down

 Pull Weeds

 Mow the lawn

 Sweep the patio

 Pick up after pets

 Make sure the pool is clean and blue

 Remove pool cleaning supplies from sight

 Turn on pool features, such as waterfalls or the spa

For Twilight Photography

 Make sure all exterior lighting is operational and set up to turn on right when the sun sets

 Check pool light, this can make or break a twilight photoshoot

 Make sure exterior fireplace or fire pit is working

Normally we do not photograph garages, but if there is storage or another feature that you feel is a selling point of the home be sure to tidy up the garage and to remove any vehicles.

Anything that doesn’t show your home in the best light should be removed or stored away. Please try to have everything ready to be photographed at the time of our appointment.