Preparing Your Home for Real Estate Photographs

Checklist

De-clutter as much as possible, especially excessively furnished rooms – store excess in garage
Remove any seasonal decorations - Photos will look dated if you're selling in the summer, but there's a pumpkin in the shot.
Replace all light bulbs with matching bulbs (warm preferred)
Remove all personal items e.g. photos
Tidy / Hide all power leads / cables
Move garbage cans out of sight.
Remove piles of mail, newspaper and magazines.
Clean all windows inside and out.

Clean and put away all dishes / cutlery
Remove all small appliances
Clean all splash backs, range hoods and large appliances especially if stainless steel
Remove all detergents, dish clothes, dish rack, tea towels, drain plugs.
Ensure range hood lights are working
Remove all objects from fridge e.g. magnets, photos
Remove bins and pet bowls
Minimize bench top clutter e.g. salt and pepper, coffee, cereal boxes
Set the dining room table to make it look more inviting

Set the table (optional)
Place wine glasses and wine on outside table (optional)
Open all blinds
Turn on all lights
Turn off ceiling fans
Turn off TV
Put pets away
Put children away
Ensure vehicles can’t be seen (street in front of house should be clear of cars)