real estate photography checklist
Creating an impressive initial appearance is crucial for selling your home swiftly and at the best possible price. A real estate photography checklist can help you ensure that your property is marketed effectively, attracting potential buyers and increasing viewings to speed up the closing process. As a seller in the current market, your involvement is vital in achieving your goals. Preparing your home is essential for our team to capture stunning images that attract attention.
To ensure your property is ready for the shoot, please follow these guidelines. Avoid relocating items between rooms while the photographer is present. Both the interior and exterior should be staged and fully prepared before our team arrives.
Dust all furniture and surface areas
Clean all glass and mirrors
Put away as many personal belongings as possible
Dust and clean ceiling fans. Turn them off for photos.
All lights should be on. All bulbs should work. Try to avoid fluorescent bulbs and yellow lighting
Open or close blinds based on the view. The photographer will adjust for lighting
Remove cars from the driveway and close garage doors
Put away pet bowls, beds, kennels, and toys. Pets should not be in the pictures
Turn off any televisions or computer screens
Its best if these items are removed as they date the pictures
Kitchen & dining rooms
Put all small appliances away
Wipe counters down
Have the sink cleaned and empty
Hide sponges and soaps
Remove magnets and items from the refrigerator
You should wipe and polish any stainless appliances with stainless steel wipes and a dry cloth
Clean and clear tables
living spaces
Remove all clutter
Fireplace interiors should be clean with no black or charred logs
Hide children's toys and cribs
Hide pet beds, toys, etc
TV remotes should be put away
Bedrooms
Make all beds
Remove personal items from nightstands and dressers
Hide children's toys and cribs
Bathrooms
Hide toiletries, soap , and body wash
Hide toilet brushes and plungers
Clean all surfaces
Put the toilet cover down
You can have one or two clean, matching towels on towel bars
Outdoor Spaces
Roll up hoses
Fire pits should to be tidy and free from burnt wood. Fresh wood is acceptable and attractive
Hide trash cans and garbage
Decks should be free of mold, algae, fungus, peeling paint. Power washing is always a good idea
Remove realtor signage
Garages
Organize and neaten the whole garage. If it’s messy, you don’t have to show it. The outside pictures will show that there is a garage(s).
If possible, move car(s) out of the garage
Hide trash cans and garbage
Close garage doors
