Turn on all lights and replace burned out bulbs

If you prefer not to have “color cast” from interior lights, turn them all off

Replace all bulbs with daylight balanced bulbs for a cooler look 

Or use bulbs of the same temperature (Daylight, warm, cool, 5500k)

Straighten lamp shades

Turn off ceiling fans

Turn off TVs

Turn off computer screens

Fluff or straighten pillows and chairs

Unplug and hide all non-essentials electrical cords

Remove any clutter

Remove/replace personal pictures with general landscape photos

Lower blinds and keep them open

Open all window curtains

Windows and mirrors should be clean and streak free

Vacuum carpets and clean tile or wood floors

Vehicles need to be in garage or on street if photographing garage.

Garage doors closed.

No cars in driveway or in front of house.

Clean and sweep driveways, sidewalks, and patios.

Hide trash cans, lawn and garden tools, etc.

Disconnect and hide garden hoses if possible.

Remove BBQ grill covers

Open patio umbrellas

Remove flags, seasonal decorations, home ornaments.

Remove home security signs

Remove toys, playground supplies, balls 

Spruce up landscaping

Mow grass

Rake up leaves

Trim shrubs, trees, or plants to allow clear view of property

Remove dead or brown foliage and empty planters

Have landscaper add Iron if need to make the grass green

Remove clutter from exterior of refrigerator (photos, notes, magnets)

Clear off countertops (Mail, knife blocks, cooking utensils/supplies, coffee maker) (at most have one appliance out)

Stage area with one small appliance, fresh fruit and possibly a cookbook

Clean countertops and remove stains

Hide dishes, move to dishwasher

Hide garbage cans

Remove floor mats

Straighten dining room table and chairs (space evenly)

Clear the table

Feature one centerpiece (basket of fruit, flowers, shells)

Remove children’s high chairs or seats

Remove magazines, newspaper, mail, etc.

Fluff pillows and furniture

Arrange and straighten furniture

Remove personal effects and random clutter

Make sure beds are neat and clean

Stage beds

Remove comforters if lumpy

Bedding should look immaculate (matching colors, no wrinkles, no fading)

Sheets should be tucked in neatly or hung straight

Pillows – fluffed, matching, arranged neatly, wrinkle free

Flooring should be clean

Remove personal belongings

Remove trashcans

Close shower door or curtains

Remove all toiletries – soaps, shampoos, conditioners, etc.

Close toilet lid

Remove bath mats

Clean off counters

Fold and neatly hang matching towels.

Please have your home cleaned, prepped and staged prior to your shoot.

Do not hold an “Open House” during your photo shoot.

Please communicate any special requests prior to your appointment.

Do not schedule any other workers at the same time of your shoot.

Arrive early for your appointment to make sure the home is in order.