Pre-Shoot Checklist

To ensure the best possible results, the property must be clean, staged, and photo-ready before our arrival.

The homeowner and listing agent are responsible for the cleanliness of the property and the placement of furniture, décor, and personal belongings. Our Creative Specialists do not clean or move furniture. Minor décor adjustments may be made at the photographer’s discretion.

Please review the checklist below before the appointment.

Exterior

Remove cars from the driveway and front of the home, either in the garage or down the street. Garage doors must remain closed.
Hide garbage cans, hoses, and gardening tools.
Mow the lawn and remove any leftover debris (twigs, branches, visible weeds).
Remove any toys or sports equipment from the lawn and driveway.
Uncover pools and hot tubs if clean; skim leaves. Turn on lights and hot tub jets. Please put away cleaning equipment.
Clean and arrange outdoor furniture, open patio table umbrellas, tidy chairs, and plump cushions.
Remove grill covers and hide utensils.
Sweep sidewalks, driveway, patio, decks, and pool area.
Remove all flags, hanging ornaments, and home security signs.

Lighting

Turn on ALL lights in the house; replace burnt-out bulbs.
Turn ON ceiling fan lights; please keep fans OFF.
If a window has curtains, please open them. If the window has blinds, lower them but keep the horizontal slats open.
Turn all TVs and computer screens OFF.
All glass doors, windows and mirrors should be clean and free of streaks or fingerprints.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Recommended: Use a standard dining table setup (i.e. plates, napkins, placemats, cutlery). Place bowl of fruit or flowers to add color, if possible.
Clean off and wipe down all countertops.
Remove appliances, knife blocks, toasters, etc. ONE nice, modern-looking appliance can stay (i.e., a coffee maker or tea kettle on the stove).
Remove all items from the refrigerator (no magnets, pictures, etc.).
Remove throw rugs, hanging towels, and paper towels.
Hide garbage cans, remove dishes and drain stopper.
Straighten and tidy all chairs.

Bedrooms

Make all beds; use decorative pillows if available.
Remove ALL clutter from end tables, dressers, and nightstands. This includes personal photos, drinking cups, alarm clocks, etc.
Store away phones, tablets, charging cords, books, tissues, and other items.
If possible, remove all personal photos.
Address any clutter under the bed that may show in photos or video.
Walk-in closets should be clean and tidy.

Bathrooms

Arrange clean hand and body towels neatly.
Hide all trash cans, plungers, and toilet scrubbers.
Remove floor mats and be sure to close the toilet seat. Replace with a fresh toilet paper roll.
Remove hygiene products from the counter, including bar soap, medications, and toothbrushes.
Remove shampoos, razors, and loofahs from the shower; close the shower curtain or door.

Living Room/Family Room

Vacuum, sweep, and mop where appropriate. This includes sweeping/dusting wooden floors.
Tidy couches, fluff pillows, remove clutter from tables/desks.
Dust off any screens.

The homeowner and listing agent are responsible for the cleanliness, staging, furniture placement, décor placement, and overall presentation of the property. Our Creative Specialists are responsible for photographing and/or filming the property as it is presented upon arrival.

Our Creative Specialists do not clean the property, including sweeping or mopping floors, wiping surfaces, removing dust, washing windows or mirrors, or cleaning up spills, stains, or other visible marks.

We do not move or rearrange furniture. Minor adjustments to small décor items may occasionally be made at the photographer’s discretion when necessary for composition; however, full staging or rearranging of décor is not included as part of the photography service.

For privacy and hygiene reasons, our Creative Specialists will not handle personal belongings or personal hygiene items.

Please ensure that furniture, chairs, bedding, décor, window coverings, and other visible items are positioned exactly as you would like them to appear in the final photos and videos before our arrival.

The appearance of furniture, décor, personal belongings, cleanliness, and the overall property condition in the final marketing materials will reflect the condition and arrangement of the property at the time of the shoot.

Feel free to contact us before the appointment with any questions regarding preparation of your listing.