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 bins2. Turn on porch and garage lights3. Make sure driveway and street in front of your home are clear of vehicles4. Close garage doors5. Blow leaves off driveway6. Make sure grass is trimmed and unsightly weeds pulled7. Remove dead plants8. Clear yard of all toys9. Uncover bbq grill10. Uncover whirlpool spa11. Push all patio chairs in towards table12. Open patio umbrella13. Declutter pool supplies and toys14. Thank you for picking up all dog poop15. Water the lawn

Interiors

1. Open all window blinds the same amount in the same direction and open curtains2. Turn all interior lights on3. Keep front door closed for outdoor photographs4. Declutter, declutter and again declutter5. 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 fans8. Make sure no toys are laying around9. Clean and remove dirty dishes from the sink10. Clear kitchen counters11. Remove refrigerator magnets12. Push all kitchen and dining chairs in towards table13. Make sure beds are made14. Remove visible items from under the bed15. Clear bathroom counters16. Close all toilet seats17. Remove all streaks on mirrors18. Put away all laundry19. If you can, remove shampoos and soaps from the shower and hide20. Uncover and set up pool table21. Turn off all TVs and computer monitors22. Hide all garbage cans23. Finally, clean and go as far as washing windows and all the doors and baseboards in your home24. Whew, now you can put your feet up and enjoy all your hard workWe 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.