Tips For Getting Your House Ready For Photos
Of course this checklist is optional, however, by doing these small things your property will present better in photos and more positive attention will be drawn to your property.
Before the shoot
Kitchen
Bathroom & Laundry
Living Areas
Bedrooms
External
Of course this checklist is optional, however, by doing these small things your property will present better in photos and more positive attention will be drawn to your property.
Before the shoot
- Open window blinds & curtains to let light in
- Turn all lights on
- Turn off TV
- Hide remotes
- Place all toilet lids down
- Hide electrical cables from view
- Close garage doors
- Put pets outside if safe to do so
- Remove any pet bowls, bedding, toys etc ( if applicable )
- Clear vehicles from curbside and driveways
- Hide trash cans from driveways and side of house
Kitchen
- Install Daylight Balanced Bulbs to make best looking photos
- Remove all fridge magnets
- Remove towels from counter tops and appliances
- Wipe down cabinets and counter tops
- Clear away small appliances such as coffee makers, toasters and kettles
- Remove clutter from bench tops such as telephone books, sugar bowls, tissues etc.
- Remove any trash bins from view put in garage
- Clean appliances such as range hoods and ovens
- Remove any pet bowls, bedding, toys etc ( if applicable )
Bathroom & Laundry
- Wipe down bath tub
- Remove toiletries from vanity and shampoo bottles etc from tub & shower
- Clean marks off mirrors
- Make sure lid is on laundry baskets and there is no visible clothing
- Remove bath mats & floor mats (People want to see the floors)
- Remove towels hanging on towel rails or towel racks
- Replace old shower curtain ( if applicable )
- Remove any pet bowls, bedding, toys etc ( if applicable )
- Install Daylight Balanced Bulbs to make best looking photos
Living Areas
- Remove any photographs
- Clean carpets photograph better and make a good impression on inspection
- Set up dining table with your best dinner setting with candles and flowers ( white works best )
- Remove some furniture and rugs if in a small space. It will make the house appear more spacious
- Remove items that might offend people that don't share your sense of humor or religious & political views
- Remove any pet bowls, bedding, toys etc ( if applicable )
- Replace any missing light bulbs throughout the house and make sure to match color temperatures on bulbs in rooms
Bedrooms
- Make sure beds are made and add a few extra cushions if possible
- Pack away any kids toys
- Clear any table tops of tissue boxes, toiletries, photos and clothing
- Remove any valuable items such as jewelry boxes and put in a safe place
- Remove everything from bedside tables except bedside lamps
- Ensure bulbs are working in bedside lamps and daylight balanced
- Remove any pet bowls, bedding, toys etc ( if applicable )
External
- Hide trash cans from driveways and side of house
- Close garage doors
- Clear away casual use items such as bicycles, hoses and garden tools
- Remove any garden trimmings & trash
- Mow lawns, trim shrubs & weed gardens & paths, clear leaves from gutters
- Remove any pet bowls, bedding, toys etc ( if applicable )
- Clean the pool ( if applicable )
- Rearrange pool furniture & maybe add a few cushions for the shoot ( if applicable )