How to prepare for a real estate photoshoot:

Exterior of the home:

• Remove cars from the driveway

• Close all windows and garage doors

• Sweep walkways

• Put toys, bicycles, etc away

• Stow garden tools, garden hoses, landscaping supplies

• Straighten and arrange outdoor furniture

• Mow the grass, pull weeds, etc.

• Remove yard signs (i.e. security signs, for sale, school signs, decor)

Interior - Kitchen:

• Clear countertops of clutter, including small appliances, cooking utensils, dog bowls, fridge magnets, etc.

• Clean outside of refrigerator

• Store food items

• Hide garbage can

• Remove dishes from sink

• Store soap dispensers, sponges, etc.

• Remove dish towels, pot holders, etc.

Interior - General:

• Turn on all lights

• Turn off all ceiling fans

• Remove all personal items/photos

• Remove all visible clutter

• Open shades/blinds

• Replace burned out/mismatched lightbulbs

• Tidy up/put away toys, clothes, pet dishes, dog beds, etc.

• Vaccuum/sweep floors

• Turn off TVs, computer screens, etc.

• Straighten furniture

• Make sure pets are safely out of all photos

Interior - Bedrooms:

• Make the beds

• Remove all clutter from dresser/nightstands

• Remove personal items

• Store/hide cords and chargers

Interior - Bathrooms:

• Clear countertops of all toiletries

• Clean mirrors

• Put toilet seat down

• Remove soap, shampoo, etc from showers

• Remove dirty towels and floor mats

• Remove plungers, cleaning items, trash cans