Home Sale Photo Prep

Home Sale Photography Prep List

Here is a list of things you can do to get your home ready for sale.

Cleaning and staging a home helps create an emotional connection that allows potential buyers to visualize themselves in the home.

Make that great first impression.

EXTERIOR: Front and Back

The front of the house is the first thing potential buyers will see. This is where the potential buyer will decide if they want to continue looking at more photos of the house. You want the best curb appeal.

1. Put away garbage cans and recycling bins

2. Turn on porch and garage lights

3. Make sure driveway and street in front of your home are clear of vehicles

4. Close garage doors

5. Blow leaves off driveway

6. Make sure grass is trimmed and unsightly weeds pulled

7. Remove dead plants

8. Clear yard of all toys

9. Uncover bbq grill

10. Uncover whirlpool spa

11. Push all patio chairs in towards table

12. Open patio umbrella

13. Declutter pool supplies and toys

14. Thank you for picking up all dog poop

15. Water the lawn

Interiors

1. Open all window blinds the same amount in the same direction and open curtains

2. Turn all interior lights on

3. Keep front door closed for outdoor photographs

4. Declutter, declutter and again declutter

5. Remove personal items you do not want seen online (e.g., photos of family)

6. Check that all light bulbs are working and are the same color temperature (all LED or all incandescent)

7. Turn off ceiling fans

8. Make sure no toys are laying around

9. Clean and remove dirty dishes from the sink

10. Clear kitchen counters

11. Remove refrigerator magnets

12. Push all kitchen and dining chairs in towards table

13. Make sure beds are made

14. Remove visible items from under the bed

15. Clear bathroom counters

16. Close all toilet seats

17. Remove all streaks on mirrors

18. Put away all laundry

19. If you can, remove shampoos and soaps from the shower and hide

20. Uncover and set up pool table

21. Turn off all TVs and computer monitors

22. Hide all garbage cans

23. Finally, clean and go as far as washing windows and all the doors and baseboards in your home

24. Whew, now you can put your feet up and enjoy all your hard work

We may move small items, such as throw rugs, when we believe it will result in a less cluttered photo. Taking away throw rugs can create the illusion of a larger room.

Thank you for going through this list and getting your home ready for sale and ensuring the best photographs of your home.