Preparing a home for a photo session is key to producing high quality images. Below is a home preparation guide to help you present the home in the best possible light.

Have all preparations completed before the photo session. Photography will begin at the scheduled time.

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Exteriors

• Remove vehicles from driveways

• Do not park directly in front of house

• Clean outdoor windows

• Remove or hide all garden tools including hoses and sprinklers

• Mow and rake yard and sweep driveways, porches, and sidewalks

• Move garbage cans out of sight or away from the front of the house

• Vacuum/clean pool and pool area (if applicable)

Interiors

• Contain pets out of sight and hide pet bowls, toys, and litter boxes

• Open all shades/blinds, clean all windows.

• Hide trash cans

• Turn on all lights, replace broken bulbs as necessary - we recommend white bulbs

• Turn ceiling fans off

• Contain children’s toys out of sight

• De-clutter all rooms, hide remotes

• Make all beds and tidy rooms, hang or put away clothing

• Straighten dining room chairs

• Conceal all cords, unplug as needed (except lit lamps)

• Remove plugin fans, chargers, etc.

Kitchen

• Remove photos, magnets, and notes from the refrigerator

• Declutter countertops and remove day-to-day utensils

• Remove or hide any unnecessary appliances (blenders, counter top microwaves, fans, etc.)

• Clean all counters, applicances, and cabinet surfaces

• Remove rugs/towels (if a rental, have rugs/towels prepped for a guest stay)

• Remove items from sink (including sponges, soaps, etc.)

• Straighten stools and chairs

• Remove finger prints and smudges from stainless steel appliances

• Clean microwave and oven faces

• Remove trash cans

Bathrooms

• De-clutter countertops (hide all toothbrushes, lotions, etc.)

• Clean all surfaces, floors, and mirrors

• Toilet seat down

• Remove rugs/towels (if a rental, have rugs/towels prepped for a guest stay)

• Remove cleaning brush, plungers, and trash cans

• Replace with full roll of toilet paper

• Clean tubs/showers and faucets