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HOME PREP TIPS
A photo shoot of a home is successful when we pay attention to the details of how others will see your home. The goal is to allow others to see the unique architectural features of your home rather than just your furnishings and decorations.
Preparing a home to show is all about de-personalizing it. Stage your home to appeal to the majority of prospective buyers. Simplify the decorations and clear off surfaces of personal belongings. Help buyers be attracted to the house, not distracted by clutter. Here is a list of tips to prepare for a home photography session:
Interior
De-clutter everywhere!
Clear off kitchen and bathroom countertops
Empty the shower of shampoos and soaps
Remove everything from outside of fridge
Hide garbage containers
Remove all signs of pets including pet bed
Remove any tablecloths off tables
Remove stacks of books, magazines, mail
Take down personal photographs
De-clutter fireplace mantel and hearth
Remove small floor rugs to show off floors
Thoroughly clean home to make it sparkle
Put a floral arrangement in a few rooms
Exterior
Place brightly colored flowers by front door
Remove trash cans from sight
Stow children's toys, hoses, tools
Mow the lawn, remove weeds
Put out chair cushions
Open patio umbrellas
Remove pool sweep/polaris from pool
Put dog outside in run or garage
Lighting
Replace all burned out light bulbs!
Open all window blinds and curtains
Turn on all lights
Turn OFF ceiling fans
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