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Frequently asked questions

Preparing your home to be photographed

General: Tips for all areas in the home.

  • 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 INCANDESCENT OR ALL COMPACT FLUORESCENT)

  • 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

Cozy Living Room

Exterior: Create "Curb Appeal" to sell your home.

Front Exterior:
Beige House
Back Yard:
  • 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

Backyard Patio

Interior: The focal point of the home.

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.

Modern Kitchen
Dining room/Table
  • 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

Living Room
Cozy Living Room
  • REMOVE STACKS OF MAGAZINES, PAPERS, MAIL, ETC.

  • DE-CLUTTER 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

Bedrooms
  • 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

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

  • 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 TRASH CANS

  • REMOVE TOYS, SPORTS BALLS, BASKETBALL GOALS, SOCCER GOALS, ETC.

Bedroom
Bathroom
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