Professional Real Estate Photography
Showcases the best attributes of the property.
Invites potential Buyers to tour the home.

How to Prepare YOUR property - to get the most from your shoot: ... 
When in doubt - throw it out - and .... always go neutral. 

Throughout

• Turn on all interior and exterior lights.  Replace all burned-out light bulbs.  All bulbs should be the same color. White is best.
• Clean windows, mirrors and pictures under glass. Open, even out all blinds and window treatments. 
• Remove personal photographs, certificates, degrees, magnets and mementoes.
• Conceal garbage and recycle containers.
• Remove table coverings.
• Remove all signs of pets: food/water bowls, pet beds, chew toys, crates, kitty boxes, etc.
• During the shoot - remove the pet(s). **Additional fees may apply otherwise. 
• Turn off TVs and computer screens, put remotes away.  Conceal electric chords and wires as best as possible.
• De-clutter, clear and clean all (including fireplace mantel/hearth, front door, foyer).  Put away toys, clothing, dishes, towels, shoes etc. It’s a lot cheaper to put these things away before the photo shoot than to pay to have the photos “photoshopped”.
• Depersonalize: remove personal photos and any potentially offensive art (believe me, I’ve seen it all!).  Remove guns. 
• Remove any seasonal/holiday decorations that can quickly outdate your decor.
• Hide all trash cans.

Kitchen and Dining Areas

• Make sure all chairs are evenly placed, symmetrical and matching or remove.
• Store alcohol, wine and glassware away.
• Reduce clutter: tuck appliance wires out of sight, remove all cleaning supplies and hanging towels.
• Vases with flowers or fruit bowls can also add a nice touch to the scene.
• All lights should be on including under cabinet lighting and over stove lighting.
• Refrigerators should be cleared of magnets, pictures and flyers. Wipes and finger prints removed.
• Clean and polish off sink, faucet and all fixtures so they shine.
• Remove all shampoos, conditioners, body-washes, etc. from the shower.
   

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• Make bed and pull bedding tightly and evenly.
• Remove all clutter from the top of the dressers and the night stands.
• Make sure bedside lamps are working and with same color bulbs.
• Store away phone/tablet charging cables, personal items, etc.
• If you have a desk in the room, clear it off.
• Check under beds - the camera sees all!
• Clean the mirrors and shine faucets!
• Clear counter-tops completely. No plastic soap dispensers, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
• If you have glass shower doors, remove all shampoos, soaps, and brushes from the shower. **Clean the glass shower doors!
• Remove dirty towels – leave out only matching, clean towels.
• Remove floor mats.
• Put the toilet seats down.
• Remove all lime or soap film from tiles - it reflects light and will show as white blotches in the photo!

Exteriors

• Remove cars, bikes, toys from the driveway and store away. 
• Store hoses, sprinklers and all yard equipment . Sprinklers off prior to shoot and during the time of the shoot.
• Lawns should be well-manicured. Remove dead plantings, foliage, stick piles and pinecones.  Rake leaves, pine-straw, and cover bare patches of dirt with sod, etc.
• Remove pool covers, BBQ covers, fire pit covers, chair covers, etc. Put nice cushions out. 
• Blow or sweep your walkways, patio, decks, porches and driveways. Remove stains on concrete at entrance and walkways.
• Store trash containers in garage and put garage  door down.
• Have exterior lights on for shoot with matching bulbs.

Home Owners should expect to plan for photo shoot to last 2 hours; 3D and Floor Plan will take an additional hour.  
***Additional charges may apply if home is not prepared nor vacated, resulting in additional shooting time or requiring a re-shoot.
Additional charges may apply if cancellations is less than 24 hours notice.