Property preparation for photos

• Think “Open House” condition.

Outside

• Vehicles and garbage cans should be removed from the driveway and front of the house.

General

• Turn all inside lights on. If twilight shoot, all exterior lights should be turned on.
• Valuables not included in the sale of the home should be out of view. We can edit/smudge expensive artwork on the tour. Please tell us ahead of time.
• Open window blinds and drapes to reveal the view unless your real estate professional has advised you otherwise.
• High-back furniture should not be in front of windows if it blocks the view.
• Fans off. Televisions off.
• Toilet lids down.
• Make the beds, clothes in the hamper, and toys in the closet.
• Conceal garbage containers.
• Open doors between rooms to give an open feeling.
• Remove pet food bowls and toys, and conceal pets.
• Remove rugs to let that flooring shine :)
• Conceal computer/router/power cords, etc.
• We can't assume liability for moving furniture, etc. The property will be photographed as is. Ask your real estate professional which things, if moved, would improve the tour and subsequent showings.

Kitchens

• Clear the island and counters so the tour shows how spacious it is.
• Remove family pictures, etc. from the refrigerator.
• Conceal kitchen garbage from view.
• Empty the sink and put the soap below the sink.

Bathrooms

• Shower/bath items should be placed under the sink.
• Clear counters.
• Once again, please lower toilet seats.

Perhaps most importantly, if the home is not ready when we arrive, we will take a photo of the outside of the home and leave a business card. Your real estate professional is encouraged to reschedule when you feel the home is ready. As stated in our conditions and cancellation policy, there will be a charge for this because we were unable to give someone else your time slot.