Your first impression online starts with your marketing media and we want your shoot to go smoothly and produce the best result possible. To make this happen, a few things need to be in order BEFORE the shoot. We have done our best to outline everything below.

General Tips

• Think of prepping the home the same as you would an open house. This means meticulously clean, decluttered, and organized.
• We highly recommend consulting with a professional home stager.

Exterior

• Clean up and prep all landscaping. Includes mowing, trimming, and clearing leaves from all decks, porches, walkways, and driveways.
• Remove all trash, trash cans, or clutter.
• Clean up any cobwebs or dirt build up.
• Uncover, clean, and organize all outdoor furniture. Make sure cushions on furniture are straightened up and secured.
• Roll up or remove water hoses.
• Close garage doors.
• The driveway should be clean and clear of cars, trash cans, leaves, etc.
• Uncover and clean pool and remove any hoses or cleaning equipment.
• Turn on fountains and water features.

Interior

• The home should be bright, open, and inviting. All lights should be functional and turned on, including lamps and accent lighting, and blinds should be open or pulled up.
• Turn all fans OFF. Anything moving will be blurred in the photos or virtual tour.
• Turn all TVs and computer screens OFF.
• If possible, remove personal and family photos and consider replacing with generic decorative photos.
• Remove or hide any personal or non decorative items. This includes shoes, clothing, toiletry items (including hand soap), cleaning supplies, pet items, remotes, etc.

Kitchens / Bars

• Clear countertops and bars off as much as possible. This includes countertop appliances, such as coffee makers and blenders, and soaps/cleaning items.
• Clean and clear off fridges of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
• Remove any loose dishes, trash, food, etc.
• Remove trash cans.

Dining Rooms / Eating Areas

• Clean and clear off all tables. Consider staging with decorative place settings and centerpieces.
• Straighten and organize all chairs.
• Remove any child seats/booster chairs

Living Rooms / Family Rooms / Recreation Areas

• Remove magazines, newspapers, books, and mail unless they are decorative.
• Declutter side tables, mantels/hearths, and coffee tables.
• Clean fireplaces and consider staging with firewood.
• Fluff, arrange, and organize pillows and cushions.

Bedrooms

• Make beds and arrange/organize pillows.
• Declutter nightstands and dressers of all personal items. Includes chargers, phones, watches, family/personal photos, etc.
• Remove wall stickers and posters.
• Make sure no items can be seen under the bed.
• Close closet doors unless you want them showing. If showing, make sure everything is tidy and clean.

Bathrooms

• Clean and clear off countertops. Includes soaps, toothbrushes, medications, and any other toiletry items.
• Remove shampoos, soaps, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs.
• Remove loose/dirty towels. Only leave towels if they are clean and nicely arranged.
• Remove floor mats.
• Close closet doors unless you want them showing. If showing, make sure everything is tidy and clean.