Photo Pre-Shoot Checklist
Most of these are recommendations, some are simply suggestions. The more you can do, the better your photos and showings will be!
Exterior Photos
- Close garage doors
- Remove cars from driveway and front of home
- Clean up landscaping (mow, trim, rake)
- Remove visible water hoses
- Clean up dog waste
- Remove dog leashes
- Put trash bins in where they won’t be seen
- Clean porch furniture, tidy cushions
- Clean pool, remove hoses
- Clean up dog waste
- Remove toys, dog toys, soccer goals, etc.
Interior Photos
- Open window shades, curtains
- Turn all lights on
- Turn all ceiling fans off
- Replace burned light bulbs
- Hide shoes from entries
- Clean windows
- Fresh flowers make a great impression
Living/Family Room Photos
- Remove stacks of magazines, papers, etc
- De-clutter fireplace mantle
- Arrange furniture pillows neatly
- Remove kid toys
Dining Room
- Clear table, dust
- Straighten all chairs
- Remove booster seats
- Stage the table with tableware, placements
Kitchen
- Clear countertops completely
- Clear off refrigerator
- Hide garbage cans in closet or pantry
- Put all dishes away
- Remove rags and sponges from sink
- Remove scatter rugs to show flooring
Bedrooms
- Make beds
- Tuck in all sheets, straighten comforters
- Clear nightstands of personal items, remotes
- Hide computer/phone charging cables
- Remove clutter from tops of dressers
- Clean under bed, remove items that may show
- Remove posters/stickers from walls, doors
Bathrooms
- Clear countertops completely
- Put toilet seats down
- Close cabinet doors
- Remove shampoo, soap, razors, etc. from showers and bathtubs
- Leave out neatly arranged, clean or new towels
- Empty visible garbage cans
- Remove towels, robes from the back of doors
- Remove scatter rugs to show flooring
Pets
- As much as we love pets, there should be no evidence of them in your home
- Remove foods bowls, beds, litter boxes and toys
- Remove pet hair from furniture
Great Hiding Spots
- Closets
- Washer/dryers
- Cupboards
- Pantries
- Dishwasher
- Garages
- Sheds
