Pre-Shoot Checklist
Exteriors:
- Close garage doors
- Remove cars from driveway and front of home
- Clean up landscaping (mow, trim, rake)
- Remove visible water hoses
- Clean up dog waste
- Remove dog leashes
- Put trash bins in garage
- Clear snow from driveways, walks, and decks
- Clean deck furniture, tidy cushions
- Clean pool, remove cover and hoses
- Remove toys, dog toys, soccer goals, etc.
Interiors:
- Open window shades, curtains
- Turn all lights on
- Replace burned light bulbs
- Hide shoes from entries
- Clean windows
- Display fresh flowers
Living/Family Room:
- Remove stacks of magazines, papers, etc.
- De-clutter fireplace mantle
- Arrange furniture and pillows neatly
- Remove kid toys
- Clear table and dust
- Straighten all chairs
- Remove booster seats
- Stage the table with tableware and placemats
Kitchen:
- Clear countertops completely
- Clear off refrigerator
- Hide garbage cans in closet or pantry
- Put all dishes away
- Remove rags and sponges from sink
- Remove scatter rugs to show flooring
Bedrooms:
- Make beds
- Tuck in all sheets, straighten comforters
- Clear nightstands of personal items, remotes
- Hide computer/phone charging cables
- Remove clutter from tops of dressers
- Clean under bed, remove items that may show
- Remove posters/stickers from walls, doors
Bathrooms:
- Clear countertops completely
- Put toilet seats down
- Close cabinet doors
- Remove shampoo, soap, razors, etc. from showers and bathtubs
- Leave out neatly arranged, clean or new towels
- Empty visible garbage cans
- Remove towels, robes from back of doors
- Remove scatter rugs to show flooring
- Pets:
As much as we love pets, there should be no evidence of them in your home
- Remove food bowls, beds, litter boxes and toys
- Remove pet hair from furniture
Great Hiding Spots:
- Closets
- Washer/dryers
- Cupboards
- Pantries
- Dishwasher
- Garages
- Sheds
