NOTE: Due to obstructions that could exist (trees, buildings, etc.), the photographer will not be held responsible for the time of day the sun appears in the photos. This should be decided upon with your photographer prior to scheduling.  

We look forward to taking the best possible pictures of your home! In order to do this, we need your assistance in preparing the home prior to arriving. Below is a list of things that needs to be done prior to the photographer arriving. The photographer will not be held responsible if any of the items below are not done. Thank you in advance for doing these items!

General items for all areas in the home

• Turn ON all overhead lights and lamps
• Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows)
• Replace all burned out light bulbs (make sure all bulbs match)
• Turn all ceiling fans OFF
• Turn all TVs OFF
• Turn all computer screens OFF
• Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light
• Make all beds
• Place all shoes/jackets in closets

Front Exterior

• 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.

Backyard

• Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables/chairs/cushions
• Pillows/cushions should be fresh, not faded
• Clear out kid's toys, balls, frisbees, etc.
• Remove any toy items in pool
• Remove pool vacuum/cleaner hose
• Hide pool cleaning supplies
• Turn on pool fountains/water features
• Remove visible water hoses
• Remove trash cans

Kitchen

• Clear countertops completely. No knife blocks, baking supplies, mail, etc.
• Leave out max of one small appliance (ex. coffee maker)
• Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
• Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet
• Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher

Bathrooms

• 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

Dining Room

• Clear table, dust and polish the table top
• Straighten all chairs and space them evenly
• Remove child seats/booster chairs

Living/Family Room

• Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.
• Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
• Remove kid's toys

Primary Bedroom

• Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available
• Press bed linens and bed skirts
• Clear nightstands of all personal items
• Remove all clutter from top of dressers
• Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos

Kid/Bedrooms

• Remove diaper genies
• Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos

Pets

• Place food and water bowls in pantry or closet
• Place pet beds/toys in pantry or closet
• Contain pets in hidden crate or outside
• Clear back yard of pet waste/toys