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REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY CHECKLIST

Exterior

• Remove all vehicles from the driveway. Make sure the garage doors are closed. Do not park cars in front of the home.

• Close all windows.

• Sweep porch, deck, patio and sidewalks.

• Mow lawn and trim shrubs, clean yard debris and rake leaves

• Remove trashcans, garden tools, sprinklers and lawn equipment. Store mower out of sight.

• Neatly stow or remove hoses.

• Put away kids’ toys and bicycles.

• Remove any old pots with dead or dormant plants.

• Store seasonal décor.

• Arrange deck furniture.

• Clean pool area.

 

Family/Great rooms

• Position furniture to open up space in front of fireplace or TV.

• Remove any non-essential furniture.

• Remove picture hanging hardware and spackle/paint holes.

• Vacuum carpets, sweep hardwood floors.

• Remove personal items/photos.

• Remove all visible clutter.

• Replace all burned out light bulbs and turn on all lights.

• Turn off all ceiling fans.

• Open shades/blinds.

 

Dining rooms

• Remove any non-essential furniture.

• Straighten/push in dining chairs.

• Add simple centerpiece i.e. candles/vase of flowers.

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​Kitchen

• Clear off counters and islands

• Minimize small kitchen appliances, remove paper towels, cleaners, etc.

• Remove notes, pictures and magnets from refrigerator.

• Hide floor mats, rugs and dish towels.

• Clear sink of dishes.

• Put away draining rack.

• Organize items on open shelves.

• Hide any non-decorative trash cans.

• Put away pet beds, toys and bowls.

 

​Bedrooms

• Make bed and display decorative pillows.

• Clear personal items from night stands.

• Clear under the beds.

• Clean surfaces of clutter.

• Walk-in closets should be neat and organized.

• Store toys, play equipment or accessories in kid’s closet.

 

Bathrooms

• Clear all medications, toothbrushes/holders and toiletries from bathrooms.

• Clear all items from tub and shower.

• Windex all mirrors and shower stalls.

• Put away all floor mats.

• Clean toilet and close lid.

• Hang fresh towels.