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Exterior Preparation
- Vehicles should be in the garage or parked away from the house.
- Clear any bikes or toys.
- Close garage door.
- Make sure driveways, walkways and porches are swept and clear of debris.
- Hide trash cans, garden tools, hoses, and yard signage.
- Make sure windows are streak-free, both inside and out.
- Replace any broken or dim bulbs on exterior lights.
- Remove any pool toys, hoses/vacuums, tools or brushes. Umbrellas should be opened. Water features and pool filter should be running to keep the water moving.
General Interior:
- Remove unnecessary items, personal belongings, and excess furniture.
- Ensure all beds are neatly made with fresh bedding.
- Optional: put away family photos, awards, and other personal items.
- All closet doors should be closed.
- All lights should be turned on including individual lamps.
- For photography, all ceiling fans should be left off. For video, they should all be turned on.
- Replace any burnt-out or mismatched light bulbs.
- Open curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. Venetian blinds can be left down but opened. Check each window for cleanliness or streaks.
- Hide pet items such as beds, bowls, and litter boxes.
- Straighten any rugs or runners.
- Turn off all televisions and electronics. (Turn off any music if shooting video)
- Do your best to hide any visible electrical cords, TV cables. or speaker wires
Kitchen:
- Remove small appliances, dish racks, and personal items.
- Remove all dishes and clean the sink area.
- Keep trash cans out of sight during the shoot.
- Ensure your stainless steel appliances are smudge and fingerprint free.
Bathrooms:
- Remove personal toiletries and grooming products.
- Ensure mirrors, sinks, and counters are clean and streak free.
- Use clean, neatly folded towels.
- Remove toilet brushes and trash cans from sight.
- Ensure toilet lids are closed in every bathroom.
- Shower curtains should be closed. Glass shower enclosures should be clean and free of hard water spots.
Living Room / Family Room / Dining Room:
- Make sure furniture is arranged neatly.
- Keep surfaces clear by hiding remotes, magazines, and personal items.
- Ensure all cushions and pillows look fresh and plump.
Bedrooms:
- Make the bed using clean, wrinkle-free bedding.
- Remove personal items from nightstands and leave only minimal décor.
- Keep closet doors closed, but tidy up inside if they might be opened.
- Walk-in closets will almost always be photographed / recorded so ensure they are as neat and organized as possible.
Laundry Room:
- Keep detergent, spray bottles, dryer sheets out of sight.
- Washers and Dryers with windows should be empty of clothing.