
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.