Home Preparation

When your home is going to be photographed, it is important to prepare your home so that it shows the best that it can. Follow these simple steps to prepare your home and it will show beautifully.


Exterior
– Plant blooming flowers
– Put out fresh mulch
– Clean off driveway
– Put away garbage cans
– Take down all holiday decorations
– Mow yard
– Uncover pools
– Uncover grills
– Open deck awnings
– Check all outdoor light fixtures
– Put away all toys
– Empty clothes lines
– Arrange outdoor furniture

Interior
– Remove clutter
– Clean floors
– Vacuum Carpets
– Put away toys
– Remove all pet beds, bowls, and toys
– Check all lights (replace all bulbs as needed)
– Open all curtains
– Depersonalize (remove personal pictures, etc.)
– Make beds
– Clean off refrigerator magnets
– Close toilets lids
– Remove all toiletries (toothbrushes, mouthwash, shampoos, etc.)
– Empty wastebaskets