Real Estate Photography Pre-Shoot Checklist

In today’s real estate market nearly all buyers begin their home search online. Following this guideline will help ensure your property is ready to make a great first impression and look its absolute best. 

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

•  Turn on all lamps and overhead lights in the home (replace any bulbs if needed)
•  Open all blinds to let natural light in
•  Hide all remote controls
•  Move cords out of site
•  Remove all personal belongings (these photos will be seen by the public)
•  Stop all ceiling fans
•  Clear home office of all clutter
•  Clean all counter tops in the bathrooms
•  Remove items out of shower and tub
•  Put toilet seats down in all bathrooms
•  Clear clutter from bedside tables
•  Make sure beds are neat and tidy
•  Remove all signs you have pets (crates, bowls, litter box, toys, etc)
•  Remove all dishes from sinks
•  Clean and minimize clutter on counter tops
•  Remove all items and magnets from refrigerator
•  Move any cars from driveway and ensure they will not be seen in photos
•  Move garbage cans out of site
•  Clean the pool (toys and equipment put away)
•  Clean up backyard

The photo shoot will take no longer than 2 hours and all major furnished rooms will be photographed. The garage will not be photographed unless it has a special feature. The listing agent must state anything special you would like particularly photographed.