Pre-Shoot Checklist
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Prepare Your Listing
This guide is designed to help you prepare your property for a professional photo shoot, ensuring it looks its absolute best. By following these simple steps, you can make your home picture-perfect and ready to attract potential buyers.
High-quality, professional images are one of the most powerful marketing tools for showcasing your property. When selling your home, these preparation tips will help your listing stand out and generate more interest.
A clutter-free space appears larger, more inviting, and more appealing to buyers. Since buyers want to envision themselves living in the home, creating a clean and organized environment allows them to imagine their own possibilities.
Start by packing away any items you won’t be using daily until your property is sold. Aim for a neat, over-organized look—this enhances the visual appeal of every room and makes a lasting impression on buyers.
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Think about the feeling of walking into a pristine, five-star hotel—clean, inviting, and effortlessly welcoming. That’s the same experience you want to create for potential buyers!
Professional photos capture even the smallest details, from water stains and dusty surfaces to smudged mirrors and windows. To ensure your home looks its best, make everything shine like new. If time is limited, consider hiring a professional cleaning service the day before your photo shoot to achieve a spotless, picture-perfect look.
Kitchens
- Conceal or dispose of old small appliances
- Ensure dishes, pots, and pans are put away. If any of them are visible, make sure they are stacked or hung neatly
- Conceal any small decorative items, such as fridge magnets
- Wipe down all flat surfaces to remove any water or food stains or drips
- Stage your island or dining table with plates, cutlery and glasses for a more inviting feel
Bathrooms
- Store and hide all non-decorative bottles and products
- Clean any water stains from faucets, tub, shower and mirrors
- Put out clean, matching, and neatly folded towels
- Close the toilet’s lid
Bedrooms
- Try to display neutral bedding
- Make, and stage, the bed
- Store and hide personal belongings
- Dust off any flat surfaces, such as side tables or dressers
- Wipe down any mirrors or reflective surfaces and windows
- Vacuum floors and rugs
Living Rooms
- Store and hide non-decorative personal belongings
- Prepare fireplace to be lit, if applicable
- Tidy and organize any visible cords
- Float furniture away from walls to create sense of space
- Remove religous objects
- Put away family photos
Additional Tips
Pet-Free Appeal
While pets are a beloved part of many households, not all buyers feel the same way. To create a neutral, inviting space, remove pet-related items such as toys, litter boxes, food bowls, leashes, and beds before the photo shoot.
Tidy Up Those Cords
Messy wires and cables can make a home look cluttered and unorganized. Hide TV cables, power cords, and electronic wires wherever possible. If a cord cannot be concealed, consider unplugging it during the shoot to keep the space looking clean and polished.
Fix the Small Stuff
Minor repairs can make a big difference! Small imperfections like chipped paint, dented walls, or loose baseboards will be noticeable in professional photos. Take care of any minor repairs in advance to ensure your home looks well-maintained and move-in ready.
Closet Perfection
A well-organized closet can be a major selling point. Think of those perfectly arranged closets in magazines—clothing neatly spaced, shoes aligned, and clutter minimized. Store away off-season and rarely worn items, group clothing by category, and organize by color from darkest to lightest for a visually appealing touch. Matching hangers can also add a polished, uniform look.
Brighten Up the Space
Lighting plays a key role in making your home look warm and inviting. Check every light bulb in the house, replace any that are burnt out, and ensure all bulbs have a consistent color temperature. While small variations may go unnoticed in person, they can stand out in photos and impact the overall quality of the images.
Boost Curb Appeal
First impressions matter, and your exterior should be just as impressive as your interior. Hide garbage and recycling bins, rake up leaves, mow the lawn, and trim any overgrown trees or bushes. Store gardening tools out of sight and clean off any outdoor furniture to create a well-maintained and welcoming outdoor space.
A Clear, Buyer-Friendly View
On the day of the shoot, make sure all vehicles are parked away from the property. A clear driveway allows potential buyers to fully envision the home as their own, without any distractions in the images.
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