› Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows)

› Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON

› Replace all burned out light bulbs

› Use bulbs of the same temperature (All Daylight or all Soft Yellow. Avoid different kinds of bulbs. Example: Fluorescent + LED on Same room)

› Turn all ceiling fans OFF

› Turn all TVs OFF

› Turn all computer screens OFF

› Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light

› Remove personal photographs (or replace with general landscape/object photographs)

› Make all beds

› Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring

› Place all shoes/jackets in closets

Often the first photo your buyer will see is an exterior shot. Think curb appeal!

› Close garage doors

› Remove cars from driveway and front of home

› Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)

› Remove empty planters

› Use broom to remove cobwebs from eaves and door frames

› Remove visible water hoses

› Remove toys, sports balls, basketball goals, soccer goals, etc.

It’s a peaceful place to relax!

› Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables/chairs/cushions

› Pillows/cushions should be fresh, not faded

› Clear out kid’s toys, balls, frisbees, etc.

› Clean pool

› Remove pool vacuum/cleaner hose

› Hide pool cleaning supplies

› Turn on pool fountains/water features

› Remove visible water hoses

› Remove trash cans

People spend a lot of time looking at kitchen shots. This is where yes or no decisions are often made

› Clear countertops completely. No knife blocks, baking supplies, mail, etc.

› Leave out max of one small appliance (ex. coffee maker)

› Clear outside the refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.

› Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet

› Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher

Let them imagine a nice family meal here

› Clear table, dust and polish the table top

› Use decorative place setting if available

› Feature one center piece such as a bouquet of flowers

› Straighten all chairs and space them evenly

› Remove child seats/booster chairs

A place to rest and entertain

› Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.

› Declutter fireplace mantel/hearth (no more than 5 items, including art)

› Clean interior of fireplace and re-paint if needed

› Fluff and arrange furniture pillows

› Remove kid’s toys

Make it your own sanctuary

› Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available

› Press bed linens and bed skirts

› Clear nightstands of all personal items

› Store away phone/tablet charging cables

› Remove all clutter from top of dressers

› Remove family photos from walls

› Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos

› Remove personalized names from walls

› Remove wall stickers/posters

› Remove diaper genies

› Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos

› Clear countertops completely. No soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.

› Put toilet seats down

› Close closet doors

› Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs

› Remove dirty towels – leave out only new, unused towels

› Remove floor mats

We love pets! But their presence should be minimal during the photoshoot

› Place food and water bowls in pantry or closet

› Place pet beds/toys in pantry or closet

› Use lint roller on furniture to remove pet hair

› Contain pets in hidden crate or outside

› Clear back yard of pet waste/toys