Real Estate Pre-Photo Checklist
In today's real estate market, nearly all home buyers start their search online. Your property is about to go on display and needs to look it's absolute best. Please try to follow the pre-shoot checklist to help you make your house look it's very best:
Both the interior and exterior should be ready for photos.
FlashBack photographers will only move small items to help the photo look better.
General Prep
Less Is Best!
Turn OFF All Fans
Vacuum Carpets & Mop Hard Floors
Clean (de-clutter) Countertops
Clean Windows (smears show!)
Clean Fan Blades
Turn On All Lights & Lamps
Replace Burned Out Bulbs
Turn Off TV’s & Computers
Open Blinds & Window Treatments
Remove Most Personal Photos
Clear shelves of most items
Remove all pet items
Take pets off property if possible
Dining / Living Room
Clear Tables
Use Decorative Place Settings
Feature Center Piece (Flowers, etc.)
Straighten Chairs & Space Evenly
Remove Child Seats / Booster Chairs
Remove Small Rugs & Mats
Remove Magazines / Papers / Mail / etc.
Clear Fireplace Mantel & Hearth
Do Not Block Fireplace
Arrange Pillows
Hide Shoes & clothing In Closets
Remove Holiday Decorations if possible
Hide TV Remotes
Bathrooms
Clear Countertops Completely- Less Is Best!
Hide Toothbrushes, Medications, etc.
Put Seats Down
Close Closet / Cabinet Doors
Remove Shampoo, Soap, Loofahs, etc.
Open Shower Curtains To Show Faucets
Remove Dirty Towels & LaundryBaskets
Hang Fresh Towels
Remove Floor Mats
The photographer will not handle any personal hygiene items.
Exterior●Yards●Pools●Docks
Close Garage Doors
Remove Cars From Driveway
Hide Trash Cans
Remove Empty Planters
Remove Cobwebs From Eaves & Doors
Hide Water Hoses
Remove Toys & Sports Equipment
Clean Porch & Patio, Arrange Tables & Chairs
Clean Pool & Remove Vacuum Hose
Hide Pool Toys
Hide Pool Cleaning Supplies
Turn On Water Features
Clean Docked Watercraft
Organize Fishing Gear
Remove Covers From Grill & Outdoor Kitchen
Kitchen
Clear Countertops Completely- Less Is Best!
Clear Refrigerator Magnets / Photos
Hide Garbage Cans in Pantry or Closet
Remove Dishes From Sink
Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
Clean Counter Tops Of Smudges
Clear Island
Hide Pet Food & Water Bowls
Remove Floor Mats & Remove Towels From Oven
Hide Paper Towels & Napkins
Bedrooms
Make Beds
Press Bed Skirts
Clear Nightstands of Personal Items
Hide Charging Cables
Clear Dresser Tops
Avoid hiding items under the bed, they often show
Remove children's names from bedrooms
Remove photos of children