prepare for your shoot
This is your complete guide to organize, clean and stage your property for your real estate photography & videography appointment. If you have any questions, please contact us or your realtor for more information.
room by room
LIVING ROOM
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Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.
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Hide/Store TV Remotes
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De-clutter fireplace mantel/hearth (no more than 5 items, including art)
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Clean interior of fireplace and re-paint if needed
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Do not block fireplace with furniture
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Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
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Remove kid’s toys
KITCHEN
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Clear countertops completely. No clutter, baking supplies, mail, etc.
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Leave out max of one small appliance (ex. coffee maker)
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Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
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Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet
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Remove dishes from sink
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Remove soap and sponges from sink
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Clean appliances and counter tops
BEDROOMS
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Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available
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Remove floor fans and laundry baskets
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Clear nightstands of all personal items
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Store away phone/tablet charging cables
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Remove all clutter from top of dressers
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Remove family photos from walls
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Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos
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Remove personalized names from walls
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Remove wall stickers/posters
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Remove diaper genies
BATHROOMS
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Clear countertops completely. No branded soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
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Put toilet seats down
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Close closet doors
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Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs
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Remove dirty towels – leave out only new, unused towels
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Remove floor mats
DINING ROOM
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Clear table, dust and polish the table top
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Use decorative place setting if available
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Feature one center piece such as a bouquet of flowers
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Straighten all chairs and space them evenly
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Remove child seats/booster chairs
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Remove table cloths and chair pads
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China Cabinet & Accent lights on
PETS
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Hide food and water bowls
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Hide pet beds/toys in pantry or closet
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Hide cat trees and litter boxes
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Remove pet hair from furniture
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Clear back yard of pet waste/toys
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Let us become best friends with them
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Good bois/gurls are allowed to help with photoshoot
FRONT EXTERIOR
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Close garage doors
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Remove cars from driveway and front of home
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Hide trash cans from front of house
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Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)
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Remove empty planters
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Clear cobwebs from eaves and door frames
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Remove visible water hoses
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Remove toys, sports balls, basketball goals, soccer goals, etc.
BACK EXTERIOR
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Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables/chairs/cushions
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Pillows/cushions should be fresh, not faded
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Clear out kid’s toys, balls, frisbees, etc.
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Clean pool
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Remove pool vacuum/cleaner hose
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Hide pool cleaning supplies
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Turn on pool fountains/water features
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Remove visible water hoses
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Remove trash cans
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Docked boats and/or jet ski’s should be clean
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Fishing gear should be neatly organized
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Fire pits should be lit if evening photography is being provided
before the shoot
Thoroughly clean the entire house
(vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows)
Turn ON all lights and lamps
Replace all burned out light bulbs
Turn all ceiling fans OFF
Turn all TVs OFF
Turn all computer screens OFF
Open blinds/window treatments
If a window has a view, raise the blinds completely
Remove personal photographs
Remove any and all holiday decor
Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring
Place all shoes/jackets in closets
Remove exterior flags that may blow in the wind
Hide/remove tissue boxes
Declutter