Frequently asked questions
Preparing your home to be photographed
General: Tips for all areas in the home.
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THOROUGHLY CLEAN WHOLE HOUSE (VACUUM CARPET, MOP HARD FLOORS, CLEAN COUNTERTOPS, CLEAN WINDOWS)
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TURN ALL OVERHEAD LIGHTS AND LAMPS ON
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REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS
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USE BULBS OF THE SAME TEMPERATURE (ALL INCANDESCENT OR ALL COMPACT FLUORESCENT)
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TURN ALL CEILING FANS OFF
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TURN ALL TVS OFF
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TURN ALL COMPUTER SCREENS OFF
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OPEN BLINDS/WINDOW TREATMENTS TO LET IN OUTSIDE LIGHT
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REMOVE PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHS (OR REPLACE WITH GENERAL LANDSCAPE/OBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS)
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MAKE ALL BEDS
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REMOVE SMALL FLOOR RUGS TO REVEAL ACTUAL FLOORING
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PLACE ALL SHOES/JACKETS IN CLOSETS

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

Back Yard:
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CLEAN PORCH, TIDY UP OUTDOOR TABLES/CHAIRS/CUSHIONS
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PILLOWS/CUSHIONS SHOULD BE FRESH, NOT FADED
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CLEAR OUT KID'S TOYS, BALLS, FRISBEES, ETC.
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CLEAN POOL
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REMOVE POOL VACUUM/CLEANER HOSE
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HIDE POOL CLEANING SUPPLIES
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TURN ON POOL FOUNTAINS/WATER FEATURES
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REMOVE VISIBLE WATER HOSES
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REMOVE TRASH CANS

Interior: The focal point of the home.
Kitchen
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CLEAR COUNTERTOPS COMPLETELY. NO KNIFE BLOCKS, BAKING SUPPLIES, MAIL, ETC.
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LEAVE OUT MAX OF ONE SMALL APPLIANCE (EX. COFFEE MAKER)
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CLEAR OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR OF MAGNETS, PAPERS, PHOTOS, ETC.
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HIDE GARBAGE CANS IN PANTRY OR CLOSET.
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REMOVE DISHES FROM SINK, PLACE IN DISHWASHER.

Dining room/Table
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CLEAR TABLE, DUST AND POLISH THE TABLE TOP
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USE DECORATIVE PLACE SETTING IF AVAILABLE
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FEATURE ONE CENTER PIECE SUCH AS A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS
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STRAIGHTEN ALL CHAIRS AND SPACE THEM EVENLY
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REMOVE CHILD SEATS/BOOSTER CHAIRS
Living Room

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REMOVE STACKS OF MAGAZINES, PAPERS, MAIL, ETC.
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DE-CLUTTER FIREPLACE MANTEL/HEARTH (NO MORE THAN 5 ITEMS, INCLUDING ART)
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CLEAN INTERIOR OF FIREPLACE AND RE-PAINT IF NEEDED
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FLUFF AND ARRANGE FURNITURE PILLOWS
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REMOVE KID'S TOYS
Bedrooms
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MAKE BED, INCLUDING DECORATIVE PILLOWS/SHAMS IF AVAILABLE
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PRESS BED LINENS AND BED SKIRTS
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CLEAR NIGHTSTANDS OF ALL PERSONAL ITEMS
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STORE AWAY PHONE/TABLET CHARGING CABLES
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REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM TOP OF DRESSERS
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REMOVE FAMILY PHOTOS FROM WALLS
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CLEAN UNDER BED, REMOVING ITEMS THAT MAY SHOW IN THE PHOTOS
Bathrooms
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CLEAR COUNTERTOPS COMPLETELY. NO SOAP, TOOTHBRUSHES, MEDICATIONS, DEODORANT, ETC.
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PUT TOILET SEATS DOWN
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CLOSE CLOSET DOORS
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REMOVE SHAMPOO, SOAP, LOOFAHS, ETC. FROM SHOWERS AND TUBS
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REMOVE DIRTY TOWELS - LEAVE OUT ONLY NEW, UNUSED TOWELS
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REMOVE FLOOR MATS
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CLOSE GARAGE DOORS
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REMOVE CARS FROM DRIVEWAY AND FRONT OF HOME
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CLEAN UP LANDSCAPING (MOW, TRIM SHRUBS, CLEAR LEAVES)
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REMOVE EMPTY PLANTERS
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USE BROOM TO REMOVE COBWEBS FROM EAVES AND DOOR FRAMES
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REMOVE VISIBLE WATER HOSES
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REMOVE TRASH CANS
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REMOVE TOYS, SPORTS BALLS, BASKETBALL GOALS, SOCCER GOALS, ETC.

