We expect the home to be in ready-to-shoot condition upon our arrival.
We’ve prepared this handy checklist to help you and your homeowners get ready for your booking!
Overview/Interior
Please ensure the listing is safe and secure for the photographer(s) to complete the shoot.
House is clean and clutter free
Pets are held out of sight; put away pet dishes, toys, beds
Remove personal items/photos
Turn on all lights and lamps; open blinds and curtains
Remove clutter from counters, put away small appliances, and organize items on open shelves
Straighten dining area; push in dining table chairs
Make beds and arrange decorative pillows
Put away clothing and shoes
Hang fresh towels in bathroom, clean mirrors, clean toilet and close lid, remove all items from vanity, tub and shower
Overview/Exterior
Cars removed from the driveway and not directly in front of the house if possible
Clear walkways, declutter yard, pick up leaves and branches
Remove garden tools, supplies, and hoses
Put away toys and bicycles
Prepare pool, patio and deck areas - open patio umbrellas, uncover the grill and arrange furniture
Finishing Touches - The Day Of Your Appointment
Remove your Realtor-branded For Sale sign from the post if you put it up ahead of time, or remove the post entirely.
Try to have the house ready half an hour prior to the start time of your appointment
Turn on all interior lights, including under cabinet lighting (regardless of time of day)
Turn off ceiling fans
For the best quality of photo, please try to stay entirely out of view of the photographer so that you are not in the background of the photo.
Prepare pool, patio and deck areas - open patio umbrellas, uncover the grill and arrange furniture.
Keep your phone on you - Our photographers will reach out to the contact number included in the appointment booking to notify the listing agent or homeowner if they are running late.