Prep Guide

Prepping your home for photography is crucial for creating a strong first impression that captures the interest of potential buyers. A clean, organized, and decluttered space allows buyers to focus on the home's features rather than its distractions. By investing time in preparation, you attract more interest, leading to faster sales and potentially higher offers.

General

Vacuum all carpeted areas
Mop all hard surfaced floors
Clean Windows (inside and out)
Replace all burned out or mis-matched light bulbs.
Turn all overhead lights on
Hide cords wherever possible
Remove small rugs and floor mats (area rugs are fine)
Hide all pet products throughout the home

Living Room

Declutter surfaces; mantels, shelves, coffee table, side tables
Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
Hide remotes
Minimize cords
Clean reflective surfaces; TV, fireplace, etc

Kitchen

Clear countertops of non-staging items. A few small appliances such as coffee maker, blender, etc can be left out but please hide the cords.
Clean the outside of all appliances; oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
Clear off all magnets and pictures from refrigerator
Hide garbage cans
Clear everything off of and inside of sink; sponges, soaps etc.

Bedrooms

Make beds
Clear nightstands of all personal items
Hide all cords
Remove clutter from dressers and shelves
Clean under bed. Photos will be taken about 4.5 ft. high, you can crouch down to see if items under bed are visible from this height.

Bathrooms

Clear countertops of any non-staging items; no toothbrushes, toiletries, etc.
Remove all items from showers and tubs
Make sure tub and shower surfaces are clean
Remove any non-staging towels
Remove floor mats
Remove toilet wands, plungers, extra toilet paper, etc

Exterior

Clean up landscaping; mow, rake leaves, trim dead branches, etc
Remove or coil hoses
Remove toys
Remove flags, these will blur in images and are distracting.
Remove cars from driveway or directly in front of house
Tidy up and arrange outdoor furniture
Remove grill covers

Additional

Do not schedule cleaning or repair services for the same day as they often run over on time. If our services overlap we will either need to cancel or photograph mid repair/cleaning which is less than ideal for everyone involved.
Secure all pets
Minimize people onsite. I will need to be able to have entire sections, and at times the entirety of the house clear of people. If possible, plan on heading out for a while and/or send the kids off to play during the appointment.
Remove anything that potential buyers might find offensive

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