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ONLINE is where buyers start, so it is important to make a great first impression.  Follow these tips to prepare your home for the best real estate photos possible.

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What to expect during the photo shoot:

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General tips for all areas in the home:

• Thoroughly clean whole house (Vacuum carpet, mop floors, clean countertops, clean windows)

• Consider removing any excess furniture to create more space.

• Remove any seasonal/holiday items. (You don't want them to think your home has been on the market too long)

• Turn all overhead lights and lamps on (make sure bulbs are not burned out and are the same color)

• Turn all ceiling fans OFF

• Turn TV's and computer screens OFF

• Open blinds let the light in.

• Remove all personal photos.

• Remove rugs to show actual flooring underneath.

• Put shoes/jackets in closets

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Front Exterior

• Close Garage doors

• Remove vehicles from the driveway

• Clean up the Landscaping (Mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)

• Remove visible hoses, toys, etc.

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Backyard

• Clean patio, tidy up tables, chairs and cushions.

• Clear away kids toys.

• Remove hoses and trash cans.

• Open umbrellas, uncover grills.

• Pools should be cleaned and any water features turned on.

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Kitchen

• Clear countertop clutter to a minimum.

• Clear magnets off Refrigerator.

• Remove dishes from sink.

• Hide garbage can.

• Remove all items from the top of Refrigerator.

 

Dining Room

• Use decorative centerpiece such as a bouquet of flowers.

• Remove any child booster seats.

• Straighten all chairs and space evenly.

• Use decorative place setting if available.

 

Living Room/Family Room

• Remove all magazines, mail, newspapers, etc.

• Remove kids toys and clutter

 

Bedrooms

• Make beds.

• Clear nightstands of personal items.​​​

• Remove clutter from the top of dressers.

• Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos.

• Store away phone/tablet cords.

• I do not do closets, unless it is something you want emphasized, if so make sure it is neat and tidy.

 

Bathrooms

• Clear countertops of all toiletries and personal items, leave decorative items only.

• Remove all products, soap, sponges, loofahs, etc. from tub/shower area.

• Make sure mirrors are clean and spot free.

• Make sure all lightbulbs above sink are working and same color.

• Remove dirty towels, use fresh clean ones hanging nicely.

• Remove laundry hampers and floor mats.

 

Pets

• Remove food and water bowls to pantry or garage.

• Remove pet beds out of sight.

• Contain pets during ​shoot.

• Clear waste from backyard.

 

Garage

• I only take photos of the garage if it has a work area or storage you want emphasized.  Typically this is the best place to hide all the stuff we need out of the rooms ​for the photos.  

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I do not:

• Move or re-arrange furniture.

• Make beds, clean, dust or declutter.

• Pick up toys or yard items.

• Touch personal bathroom supplies.

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