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Preparing your home

First impressions are everything and we want to make sure that we get the best results possible during our time at your home. Please take a few minutes to go over the follow preparation points in order to make sure that we capture your home in the best condition possible. Please be aware that the photographer will take photos of the house in the condition that it is in at the time of the showing. Any effort spent trying to remedy any issues during the allotted time of the photoshoot may compromise the quality of the final product.  

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How long will the photoshoot take?

Please allow for an hour to survey, plan, and photograph your home. This is just an estimate as larger homes or adding services will increase the overall time needed to complete the project. 

Be Prepared to leave

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We try to capture all of the areas of your home  If you have pets or little ones running through the house during a photo shoot, they are likely to be in the photos or videos. Please, if at all possible, give the photographer a non-occupied space to work with. This will help the photographer move faster and create better work for you by not getting distracted while working. Even if people are just shuffling from room to room to "stay out of the way," it is very distracting, and sometimes you will show up in the photos. You will get the best results if the home is unoccupied.

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PRE-PHOTOSHOOT CHECKLIST

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Exterior

  • Freshen up landscaping

  • Remove trash, leaves, and branches from lawn

  • Sweep outside walkways free of dirt and debris

  • Park vehicles in garage or out of driveway

  • Hide outdoor garbage and recycling bins

  • Clean roof and gutters of moss growth, branches and leaves

  • Clean and store all BBQ cookers and accessories

  • Clean outdoor furniture

  • Power wash any areas of the exterior that show mold growth or dirt  

General Interior

  • Replace burned out light bulbs

  • Depersonalize home with photos, names, etc. 

  • Turn off all fans

  • Turn on all lights, lamps, lighting etc.

  • Open doors to rooms that you wish included in photoshoot

  • Clean all windows

  • Vacuum carpets and polish floors

  • Store waste baskets and laundry baskets out of sight

  • Store pet dishes out of sight

  • Turn off televisions & computer screens

  • Put away remote controls, chargers and electric cables

  • Put away cds, dvds, and video games

  • Remove excess furnishings and knick-knacks from rooms 

Kitchen

  • Remove all dirty dishes, food, etc

  • Clear counters

  • Remove refrigerator magnets and/or personal items

  • Clean surfaces and countertops

  • Hide and all cleaning products, soap, sponges etc.

  • Organize any items left on shelves 

  • Sweep and mop floors

Living Room

  • Minimize photos and personal items

  • Organize bookshelves

  • Minimize knick-knacks

  • Set dining room table with place settings

  • Remove excess furniture

Bedrooms

  • Make sure beds are made and pillows are arranged neatly

  • Put away all clothing and shoes

  • Remove items under bed that are visible 

  • Remove all clutter

  • Clean mirrors

Bathrooms

•    Close toilet lids.
•    Remove countertop items.
•    Remove bath and shower items.
•    Store toilet brushes, plungers, and wastebaskets.
•    Store towels.
•    Store soaps and candles.

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