Prepare For The Photo Shoot
It is vital that your home looks amazing during the photo shoot. Don’t forget that your home will be competing against hundreds of homes so it’s important that your home stands out. An experienced Realtor should know about 360 views video, matterport, walk-through drone aerial videos how and where to use them and which company to use to perform these services.
General Tips For All Areas Of The Home
- Thoroughly Clean Home (Vacuum, Mop, Clean Countertops & Windows)
- Turn All Overhead Lights and Lamps ON
- Replace Any Burned Out Bulbs Ensure All Bulbs Are Same Temperature ( All Incandescent or All Fluorescent)
- Turn All Ceiling Fans OFF
- Turn All TV’s OFF
- Turn All Computer Screens OFF
- Open All Blinds/Window Treatments
- Remove All Personal Photographs
- Make All Beds
- Remove Small Floor Rugs
- Place All Shoes/Jackets In Closets
Exterior:
- Remove Cars From Driveway
- Close Garage Doors
- Tidy Up Landscaping (Mow, Trimmings, Leaves)
- Remove Cobwebs From Eaves & Door Frames
- Remove Visible Water Hoses
- Remove All Toys/Recreational Objects
- Clean up Porch, Outdoor Tables, Chairs
- Pillows Should be Fresh - Not Faded
- Remove Trash Cans
- Clean Pool
- Remove Pool Vacuum & Cleaners
- Turn on All Pool Water Features
Kitchen & Dining Room:
- Nothing on Countertops (knife Blocks, Mail, etc.
- Remove Any Objects on Refrigerator
- Hide Garbage Cans in Pantry
- Clear Sink of Any Dishes
- Use Decorative Place Settings - if Available
- Feature One Center Piece on Dining Table
- Straighten & Space Chairs Evenly
- Remove Child Seats/Boosters
- Ensure All Surfaces Are Cleaned & Polished
Living & Family Room + Pets:
- Remove Stacks of Magazines, Papers, Mail , Etc.
- De-Clutter Fireplace Mantel/ Hearth (5 Items Max)
- Clean Interior of Fireplace - Paint if Needed
- Fluff & Arrange Furniture Pillows
- Remove Kids Toys
- Contain Pets Outside Or in Hidden Crates
- Remove Dog Bowls, Pet Beds, Pet Toys, etc
Bedrooms & Bathrooms:
- Make All Beds
- Press All Bed Linens & Skirts
- Clear All Surfaces of Personal Items (Family photos, toothbrushes, soaps, etc. )
- Remove All Personal Items from walls (Family Photos, Name Tags, Wall Stickers, etc.)
- Remove Diaper Genies
- Remove Objects Visible Under Bed
- Put Toilet Seats Down
- Close Closet Doors
- Remove All Dirty Towels
- Remove Floor Mats
Prior to arrival, please be sure to carefully review and complete all the checklists inside. Sadly, photographers are not Stagers/Cleaners - so the house will be shot as is. But with these key steps completed - We are able to properly capture your home in a way that surpasses your own expectations of quality!
Source: Real Tours
