Pre-Photoshoot Checklist

    Please complete the following preparations in order to show your home at its best:

    •    Remove all vehicles from driveways and try not to park directly in front of the house

    •    Open window coverings to let in the natural light and neighborhood views (turn vertical and Venetian blinds to open position).

    •    Clean windows.  

    •    Remove any items which may be taped or otherwise fastened to the refrigerator.

    •    Remove everything from sinks.  

    •    Remove all you can from countertops (bread, dishes, toothpaste, combs, soap, food, toiletries, hand towels, etc.)

    •    Make all beds and tidy up bedrooms. Hide all clothes.  Hang them up nicely in closets.

    •    Put away any and all children's toys.

    •    Remove pet bowls, toys and litter boxes from rooms that will be photographed.

    •    Put away newspapers and magazines.  

    •    Make sure all light bulbs work.  Clean light bulbs to remove dust. (GE Reveal or daylight bulbs look best for photos)

    •    Roll-up or hide garden hoses and hide all garden tools.  

    •    Put trash into outside trash bins.  Conceal all trash containers.

    •    Get the lawn mowed and edged, the weeds pulled, and leaves picked up. 

    •    Make sure the pool and pool area are sparkling clean. Turn on the pumps for waterfalls/ spillways.

    •    If you have temporary child fencing, take it down for the photo shoot.  

    •    Help the photographer by keeping pets and people out of the way.

    •    MOST IMPORTANTLY: De-clutter your home

Staging Ideas

• Fresh fruit in bowl for kitchens (green apples or citrus fruits)

• Fresh Flowers

• Fresh white rolled up towels

• Perrier bottles

• Glass pitchers with glasses

• Coffee table books

• Wine & wine glasses

• Functioning fireplaces