Is Your Listing Photo-Ready?

When it comes to a real estate photo shoot, the key to success is preparation. We’ve been taking real estate photos for over two decades, so we’ve seen it all! Check out our tips for how to make sure your home is photo-ready before the big shoot.

GENERAL PREPARATION

• Please ensure the property is clear of all other vendors and contractors at the time of your appointment. A clear property means a faster appointment and better results for your listing.
• Depending on your order, we may already have a photographer, videographer, and draftsperson working simultaneously — adding even more people to the mix can cause delays.
• This is especially critical if your order includes a 3D Matterport Tour. Our Visual Artist uses a 360-degree camera that scans each room, and if anyone appears in the frame — even briefly —the scan must be redone. Multiple interruptions can add significant time to the appointment.

EXTERIOR PREPARATION

• Remove cars from your driveway and surrounding the street in front of your home
• Cleanup landscaping (mow lawn, clear leaves, trim shrubs, etc.)
• Remove any clutter from front yard (garden hose, children’s toys)
• Hide trash cans
• Clean pool and hide all cleaning supplies
• Turn ON all water features

INTERIOR PREPARATION

• Thoroughly clean all rooms that will be photographed (vacuum, dust, mop, clean windows)
• Please stow pets away in a safe room that will not be photographed i.e. garage
• Have fireplace running if possible
• Remove any magazines, mail, personal photographs, etc
• Remove any clutter and wipe down tables and counters
• Clear the sink of any dishes
• Store away all phone/tablet chargers

TWILIGHT PREPARATION

• Make sure all interior and exteriors lights are on and all bulbs are in working order and they are the same color (natural, incandescent, etc.)
• Make sure all landscape, exterior and pool lighting are all on and in working order
• Open all blinds and window treatments throughout home
• Make sure to tum on all gas fireplaces throughout home and any outdoor fireplace or fire pits

PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• ARRANGING/MOVING FURNITURE
• CLEANING OR DE-CLUTTERING
• REMOVING TRASH CANS
• EDITING VEHICLES, POWERLINES, CORDS, ETC. OUT OF PHOTOGRAPHS
• HIDING ANY PERSONAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS