Real Estate Pre-shoot Checklist
Increase your home’s appeal and get it “show ready” by following this step-by-step checklist before the day of your photoshoot.
Home Exterior
Clean up the yard and add landscaping touches to give your home extra curb appeal.
Weed flower beds, mow the grass, and add fresh mulch and seasonal flowers.
Pressure wash all driveways, decks, patio furniture, walkways, and the front porch.
Professionally clean all windows and doors inside and out. No streaks.
Remove cars from driveway; store garbage and recycling bins out of sight.
Home Interior
Go through each room and remove any clutter, stacks of paper, or personal items.
Make sure all lights fixtures are working and replace any bulbs, as needed.
Sweep, dust, vacuum and mop every room and wipe surfaces with a damp cloth.
Stow cords and cables out of sight, and remove family photos and memorabilia.
Remove pets food bowls, litter boxes, bedding, and toys. Eliminate any odors.
Kitchen & Dining Room
Wipe down tables and countertops, and put away small appliances.
Remove towels, sponges, and soap dispensers and store out of sight.
Remove anything you have on the refrigerator like magnets or pictures.
Consider placing fresh flowers or a fruit bowl on the kitchen countertop.
For the dining table, put out a nice place setting or centerpiece.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Freshly make beds and clear off nightstands and dressers of any personal items.
Thoroughly clean shower doors, sinks, tubs, toilets, and countertop surfaces.
Remove floor mats and neatly fold and drape fresh, color-coordinated towels.
Remove shampoo, soap, razors, toothbrushes or other personal toiletries.
Replace toilet paper and remove any waste baskets or laundry hampers.