Prep Home for Shoot

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  Helpful tips on how to prepare for your real estate photography session.

- Arrive on location 15-30 minutes before the scheduled time.

- Have the home ready to shoot when the photographer arrives.

- No open houses during the shoot.

- Fewer people around, the better.

- Remove all pets from the shooting location.

- No construction or workers at the same time of the shoot.

   Interiors

- Turn on all lights & replace any burned-out bulbs.

- Clean and declutter as much as possible.

- Clear kitchen countertops, minimal appliances. 

- Clear the bathroom countertops and shower - toothbrushes, shampoo bottles, etc.

- Close all toilet seats.

- Place any decorative items, plants, or floral arrangements. 

- Open window coverings to your preference.

- Clean windows - remove streaks and dirt.

- Laundry rooms, garages, closets, and pantries will not be photographed unless specified.

- Make beds and straighten pillows.

   Exteriors

- Stow trash cans.

- Sweep driveways and sidewalks.

- Coil or remove hoses.

- Open patio umbrellas and set out cushions.

- Uncover BBQs, pools, spas.

- Remove children and pet toys.

- Remove gates/fences around pool.

- Remove pool vacumes and skimmers.

- Don't splash water on the concrete around the pool.

- Remove any obstacles or trash in the yard.

- Remove vehicles from the driveway. 

- If your property is on a busy street please use trash cans or your vehicle to ensure no one else parks there.  When its time to shoot we can move everything and get an unobstructed shot.