Preparing for a Real Estate Photo Shoot
**Photo Shoot Checklist by Flat Fee Broker Falaya **
The Week Before:
Exterior
– Landscape – weed flower beds, add fresh mulch, add seasonal plants/flowers
– Mow the lawn
– Clean the pool
– Pressure wash the house, driveways, walkways, patios and decks
– Wash exterior windows and front porch
Interior
– Remove all clutter in rooms
– Replace any non-functioning light bulbs
– Give your home a deep-clean, including windows and walls
The Day of the Shoot
Exterior
– Remove cars from driveway/front curb
– Remove garbage cans from view
– Put away garden hose, sprinklers, etc.
– Remove pool cleaners and toys
– Add fresh cushions to patio furniture
– Sweep up leaves
All Rooms
– Open draperies and turn blinds horizontal
– Clean the floors
– Turn off all ceiling fans
– Turn on all lamps and lights
– Hide all power cords/cables/chargers Remove pet bowls, pet beds, pet toys
– Turn off TVs and hide remotes
Kitchen/Dining Room
– Wipe down counter tops
– Remove all items from counter tops (detergents, sponges, dishes, rags)
– Remove magnets/stickers/photos from refrigerators
– Hide trash cans
– Add fresh flowers/fruit bowl
– Add center piece or cutlery to dining room table
Bathrooms
– Wipe down sinks and counter tops
– Remove all items from counter top
– Remove all items from shower/tub
– Hide trash cans
– Close toilet lids
– Refill toilet paper rolls
– Hang fresh towels and hand cloths
Bedrooms
– Put away all clothes and tidy closets
– Make all beds
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