Pre-shoot Checklist

Exterior

• Remove all vehicles from the driveway

• Make sure the garage doors are closed

• Do not park cars in front of the house

• Remove trash cans, garden tools, garden hoses, and sprinklers from view

• Sweep/Blow the driveways, decks, patios, and sidewalks

• Put deck/patio umbrellas up in season (if not too windy) remove grill covers and place them out of sight

• All window blinds should be set to the same height., we will open and close as needed

• Mow the lawn, clean up any yard debris, store the mower out of sight

• Bushes and trees are trimmed to show a clear view of the house

• Enhance curb appeal with pots of greenery or fresh flowers

Interior

• Make sure all lights are working and fans are turned OFF before the photographer’s arrival

• Clear countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, removing tissue boxes, soap containers, and paper towel rolls

• A bowl of apples, oranges, or lemons adds a nice touch of color to a kitchen counter

• Remove all notes, pictures, and magnets from the refrigerator and any bulletin boards

• Put away any evidence of “housework”, including buckets, mops, trash cans, vacuum cleaners, sponges, soap bottles, and cleaning cloths

• Hide the Kitchen trash can – the garage is usually a good place to store it temporarily

• Pet beds, feeding bowls, and toys temporarily stored out of sight

• Secure pets

• Remove newspapers, stacks of magazines, and all TV/video remotes

• Windows and mirrors cleaned and streak-free

• Carpets vacuumed, wood floors polished

• Beds are freshly made, wrinkle-free, and straight

• Items to remove would be the clock, phone, etc. Minimize wires

• De-clutter and De-personalize, so your buyer can imagine living in their new home!