Realtor Photo Shoot Prep List
LIGHTING/GENERAL
• Check that all light bulbs are working
• Check that all light bulbs are the same color
• Turn on all lights
• Open all blinds
• Turn off all ceiling fans
• Remove trash cans
• Remove personal photos
• Hide animal beds/dishes
• Turn off TVs/Computer screens
• Remove jackets and shoes
• Check that all light bulbs are the same color
• Turn on all lights
• Open all blinds
• Turn off all ceiling fans
• Remove trash cans
• Remove personal photos
• Hide animal beds/dishes
• Turn off TVs/Computer screens
• Remove jackets and shoes
KITCHEN/DINING AREAS
• Clear counters of appliances such as coffee makers and toasters
• Make sure all dishes are put away
• Remove chargers
• Empty sink
• Empty the garbage can, or if possible hide from view
• Remove items posted on refrigerator
• Remove dish towels from oven, cabinets and sink
• Make sure all dishes are put away
• Remove chargers
• Empty sink
• Empty the garbage can, or if possible hide from view
• Remove items posted on refrigerator
• Remove dish towels from oven, cabinets and sink
BATHROOMS
• Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored away
• Close toilet lid and empty the garbage can
• Clean mirrors & glass surfaces
• Hang your best towels neatly from a towel bar
• If inside of shower or bathtub is visible, limit the number of viewable products
• Close toilet lid and empty the garbage can
• Clean mirrors & glass surfaces
• Hang your best towels neatly from a towel bar
• If inside of shower or bathtub is visible, limit the number of viewable products
LIVING/BEDROOMS
•Remove clutter and tidy up shelves
•Straighten couch pillows
•Turn off televisions and hide the remotes
• Remove kid's/pet's toys
• Make Beds
• Hide chargers
• Clear nightstands
• Remove valuable items
• Remove dirty clothing
•Straighten couch pillows
•Turn off televisions and hide the remotes
• Remove kid's/pet's toys
• Make Beds
• Hide chargers
• Clear nightstands
• Remove valuable items
• Remove dirty clothing
EXTERIOR
• Spruce up entryways, gardens and lawns - trim shrubbery if necessary
• Yard and patio should be neat - outdoor furniture should be in good shape
• Mow the lawn - make sure the driveway & entryway are free of clutter
• In the winter, keep the sidewalks cleared of snow
• Remove vehicles from driveway and don’t park directly in front of the house
• Put away or hide animal/kid toys
• Pull trash cans into garage
• Clean up any animal droppings in yard.
• Yard and patio should be neat - outdoor furniture should be in good shape
• Mow the lawn - make sure the driveway & entryway are free of clutter
• In the winter, keep the sidewalks cleared of snow
• Remove vehicles from driveway and don’t park directly in front of the house
• Put away or hide animal/kid toys
• Pull trash cans into garage
• Clean up any animal droppings in yard.
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