Before your shoot
Getting Ready for Your Real Estate Photo Shoot
A short checklist for sellers and agents. A ready home photographs better and the shoot goes faster. Forward this page or the printable PDF to your sellers before shoot day.
Outside
Exterior checklist
- Park vehicles on the street
- Put garbage cans away
- Sweep walkways and porches
- Mow the lawn, trim shrubs, pull weeds and clear leaves
- Hide the garden hose and reel
- Clean and arrange patio furniture
- Put kids' toys and pet toys away
Inside
Interior checklist
- Sweep or mop floors, clean windows and dust
- Put clutter away in drawers, closets or the garage
- Remove towels and small rugs
- Clear all surfaces: countertops, vanities, dressers and nightstands
- Make all beds and straighten all curtains
- Hide personal hygiene items in bathrooms
- Hide all trash cans in the kitchen and bathrooms
- Pick up and put away kids' toys and pet toys
- Crate or move pets to the garage or basement
- Replace burnt-out bulbs
- Hide visible cords (cable, power cords, etc.)
On shoot day
What we do
- Adjust blinds and lighting for the best possible exposure
- Close all toilet seats in bathrooms
We also bring our own lights, lenses and a shot list, and hand-edit every photo.
Please handle before we arrive
What we won't do
- Move or rearrange furniture or other items in the house
- Move or hide cords (TV, cable, power cords, etc.)
- Make beds, clean, dust or declutter
- Move or handle pets and pet items
- Touch personal hygiene items (shampoo, toothbrushes, brushes, etc.)
- Edit out vehicles, power lines, wall damage, cords and similar items in Photoshop
Empty or not quite ready?
For vacant rooms, virtual staging furnishes them for $45 per 3 photos. For an exterior that needs to shine, add a virtual twilight image for $10.
Ready when you are
Book your next listing shoot
Pick a package online in about a minute. Questions first? Call or text (240) 302-1843.