Property Ready Shoot Checklist

Prepare Your Living Space for Expert Real Estate Photography

We aim to capture your listing in a manner that feels luminous, tidy, welcoming, and expertly curated. A thoroughly readied residence yields superior imagery, generates a high-impact digital presence, and assists your home in capturing the attention of potential buyers. For optimal results, ensure these steps are finished prior to our arrival.

Essential Overview

✓ Ensure all sanitizing, organization, and staging is finalized before our arrival; ideally, everything should be set the evening prior.✓ Minor adjustments might be made by the pro, but all furniture, art, and large décor items must be in their intended spots beforehand.✓ Kindly restrain pets or lead them away during the session. All bowls, leashes, enclosures, and related animal supplies should be stowed away.✓ We don't typically shoot garages unless they house unique upgrades; they serve as excellent spots to hide storage boxes.✓ Verify that the home is unlocked or accessible via keypad/lockbox at the set time.✓ All third-party cleaners, gardeners, or delivery teams must conclude their tasks before the photography session starts.

Outdoor Maintenance

✓ Tuck waste bins into the garage so they aren't visible from the street.✓ Clear the driveway of all cars and move street-parked vehicles if feasible.✓ Trim the turf, prune shrubs, and clear away debris at least 24 hours in advance.✓ Roll up hoses and hide all garden tools, kids' toys, and sporting gear.✓ Thoroughly clear all pet droppings from the grounds.✓ Avoid use of sprinklers or power washers immediately before our arrival to keep pavement dry.✓ Buff the porches and sweep off all patio decks.✓ Wipe down exterior seating to eliminate dust, webs, or grit.✓ Set up outdoor seating areas in an orderly fashion.✓ Reveal grills if they are stainless/high-end; otherwise, ensure they are spotless.✓ Pools should be sparkling and covers retracted.✓ Activate all water cascades, fountains, and aquatic lighting features.✓ Store away pool vacuums, skimmers, and chemical containers.✓ Remove any yard signage like brokerage signs or service plaques for a cleaner look.

Kitchen Guidelines

✓ Strip surfaces of all unnecessary items.✓ Ensure the basin is empty and drying racks are stored.✓ Conceal soaps, cloths, and paper towel rolls.✓ Strip the fridge of all magnets, notes, and photos.✓ Stow away waste containers.✓ Tuck away bulky small appliances to maximize counter space.✓ Align all stools and chairs perfectly.✓ Remove all floor coverings and mats.✓ A fresh floral arrangement or a simple fruit display is a welcome touch.

Main Salons

✓ Clear away magazines and remotes from all surfaces and media consoles.✓ Tuck away all charging cables and gaming controllers.✓ Plump every cushion and align throw pillows.✓ Drape blankets elegantly or put them away.✓ Minimize personal family portraits.✓ Deactivate all screens and monitors.✓ Remove portable cooling or heating units from sight.✓ Ensure all window treatments are uniform in height and angle.

Sleeping

✓ Dress all beds tightly.✓ Smooth out all linens and decorative shams.✓ Clear away footwear, laundry, and daily clutter.✓ Strip bedside tables down to just a lamp or single book.✓ Unplug and hide all phone chargers.✓ Verify no items are peeking out from under the bed frame.✓ Tidy up nurseries and stow toys in bins.✓ Keep closet doors shut unless showcasing a walk-in.

Washrooms

✓ Store all toiletries, brushes, and personal hygiene items inside cabinets.✓ Take down used towels unless they are fresh, matching display sets.✓ Clear the floor of all mats.✓ Put every toilet seat down.✓ Hide cleaning tools, plungers, and scales.✓ Polish all glass, mirrors, and metal taps.✓ Remove all bottles from the shower stalls.✓ Minimalist staging like a single candle or rolled towel is acceptable.

Pristine Passageways

✓ Clear the entryway of all coats, footwear, and umbrellas.✓ Keep stairs and halls free of any obstacles.✓ Hide any temporary bins.✓ Ensure the front porch is swept and inviting.✓ Level out all console décor.

Light and Clarity

✓ Replace every non-working bulb before we get there.✓ Match bulb colors (warm vs cool) within the same room for balance.✓ Flick on every interior light switch.✓ Light up cabinetry and accent lamps.✓ Stop all fans from spinning.✓ Pull back curtains if there is a pleasant garden view.✓ Wipe down all window panes.✓ Set blind slats to a horizontal, consistent position.

Study and Workspace

✓ File away all loose papers and mail.✓ Manage and hide all tech wiring.✓ Leave screens powered down.✓ Straighten books on the shelves.✓ Protect your privacy by hiding all legal documents.

Sunset Session Guidelines

✓ Ignite every interior and exterior lamp 15 minutes before the sun goes down.✓ Open all window treatments to let the internal glow spill out.✓ Engage all pool and landscape accent lighting.✓ Double-check for any blown outdoor bulbs prior to the sun setting.

Last Second Review Before We Arrive at the Door

✓ Power on all lighting zones.✓ Hault all fans and monitors.✓ Draw back all shutters and drapes for natural light.✓ Ensure all toilet seats are closed.✓ Check that the driveway is free of transport.✓ Confirm all kitchen sundries are out of sight.✓ Verify that pets are in a safe, hidden location.