Put Your Best Foot Forward
It is important to put your best foot forward when it’s time to sell your home. We have put together a handy checklist so you can follow along. 95% percent of buyers will look at your home online before deciding to set up a showing. That’s why preparing your home for professional real estate photography is so vital. A clean, organized home entices a potential buyer to come check it out in person.
Real Estate Photography Checklist
General Areas
- Clean Whole House
- Vacuum
- Mop Floors
- Clean Windows
- Turn All Lights On
- Use Similar Colored Lightbulbs
- Turn Ceiling Fans Off
- Depersonalize Home
- Open Blinds
Front Exterior
- Close Garage Doors
- Hide Trash Cans
- Remove Cars From Driveway
- Remove Toys, Sports Balls, Etc.
- Remove Visible Water Hoses
- Mow
- Rake Leaves
Living Areas
- Fluff & Arrange Furniture Pillows
- Remove Kid’s Toys
- Remove Stacks of Magazines, Papers, & Mail
- Tidy Up Living Spaces. Turn Off TV’s
- Dust Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Clear Countertops.
- Remove Dishes From Sink
- Clear Refrigerator Of Magnets, Photos, Papers, Etc.
- Remove Mail & Paper.
Dining Room
- Clean Table Top
- Straighten All Chairs & Space Them Evenly
- Dust Chandeliers
- Turn All Lights On
Bedrooms
- Make Bed
- Clear Nightstands
- Store Away All Cables
- Remove All Clutter From Top of Dressers
- Clear Under Bed
- Put Away Shoes, Clothing, Knick-Knacks, & General Items
Bathroom
- Clear Countertops
- Remove Toothbrushes, Medicine, & Other Clutter
- Put Toilet Seat Down
- Remove Soap, Shampoo, Loofahs, Etc.
- Remove Dirty or Non-Matching Towels
- Clean Mirrors, Tub, & Shower
Pets
- Place Food & Water Bowls in the Pantry or Closet
- Put Away Pet Beds & Toys
- Contain Pets in Hidden Crate, Safe Place, or Outside
- Clear Backyard of Pet Waste & Toys
Back Exterior
- Clean Porch
- Tidy Up Outdoor Table Sets
- Clear Kids Toys
- Clean Pool & Remove
- Pool Vacuum
- Turn On Pool Fountains
- Remove Visible Water Hoses
- Mow