PRE-SHOOT PREP GUIDE
EXTERIOR
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Tidy up landscaping
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Put away water hoses, toys, cleaning supplies, garbage cans, and other miscellaneous items that are not directly part of the exterior area
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Arrange outdoor furniture as you would like it photographed.
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Remove covers from grill, TV, and hot tub
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Remove pet waste
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Clean pool and remove any toys, leaves, equipment, etc.
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Remove yard signs (for sale, home security, school, etc.)
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Remove cars from the driveway and front of the house - Park it in the garage or down the street
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Hide garbage cans
LIVING AREAS
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Vacuum/sweep/mop if needed.
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Tidy couches and fluff pillows.
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Minimize clutter (hide remotes, magazines, pet beds, kids toys, etc).
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Hide visible cords.
KITCHEN
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Clear counters - remove appliances, paper towels, knives, etc.
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Remove soaps, sponges, drain stoppers, and hand towels.
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Hide pet bowls and garbage cans.
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Remove magnets, pictures, etc from the refrigerator.
DINING
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Straighten chairs
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Properly set the dining room or clear the table of everything except maybe one centerpiece
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Remove children's chairs, like booster seats (hide in closet or garage)
BEDROOMS
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Make all beds and decorate if possible
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Minimize all clutter including nightstands, dressers, end tables, etc (remove TV remotes, books, alarm clocks, etc)
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Hide visible chords (phone chargers, TV chords)
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Ensure any items under the bed are not visible
BATHROOMS
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Remove all items from the countertop (soap, personal items, hairdryer, etc)
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Wipe down the counter, sink, shower, and glass doors if needed
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Hide all trash cans, plungers, toilet brush
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Keep the toilet seat lid down
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Remove all floor/bath mats
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Remove all items from the shower/bathtub (soap, shampoo bottles, razors, loofahs, etc)
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Remove dirty towels
ADDITIONAL TIPS
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Use the garage to store items you would like to hide unless requested otherwise by the real estate agent, we usually do not photograph garages.
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Remove family photos/names if you wish
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Hide holiday decor
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Clean windows for a crystal-clear view
SHOOT DAY
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Turn ON all lights including lamps
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Turn OFF all fans
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Open blinds/curtains
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Keep all pets restrained on a leash, in a crate (not visible in photos), or off-site.
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Stay off-site or on a different level than the photographer during the appointment to avoid shadows, reflections, and accidentally appearing in photos.
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You do not have to be present for the shoot, we will leave the house as we found it and turn off the lights before we leave.
