A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling your Home

Photography Checklist

Presenting your house is the most important thing you as a seller can do to achieve the best price and help to sell your home faster. This checklist can help you to get everything ready for photos and open house days.

Covered dining terrace overlooking a pool, with arched stone openings and yellow lounge chairs.

GENERAL PREPARATIONS

  • Thoroughly clean the whole property
  • Turn all lights and lamps on, and replace any burned-out light bulbs
  • Close all windows and open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light
  • Create open spaces by removing not needed furniture and clear countertops and shelves
  • Turn all TVs and computer screens off
  • Remove personal photographs
  • Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring
  • Place all shoes/jackets in closets
Aerial view of a forested tropical cove and blue ocean in golden-hour light.

OUTSIDE AREAS

  • Move cars from driveways and front of the property
  • Close garage doors
  • Remove rubbish bins
  • Mow and edge grass front & back, trim overgrown trees and brushes
  • Remove any toys and sports equipment
  • Remove visible water hoses and empty planters and garden tools
  • Sweep up cuttings and leaves
  • Clean pool area
Modern kitchen with a large marble-look island, four bar stools, dark cabinetry, and three pendant lights.

KITCHEN + MEAL AREAS

  • Straighten/push in chairs
  • Clear countertops of completely
  • Remove any small appliances (toaster, kettles, coffee maker, …)
  • Remove fridge magnets and photos
  • Store dishes and put away draining rack
  • Hide soaps and cleaning items
  • Remove visible rubbish bins
  • Add a center piece such as flowers or candles to the tables
  • Hide tea towels
Living room with dark ceiling beams, a brass chandelier, and colorful seating beside glass doors.

LIVING + FAMILY ROOM

  • Arrange the furniture to make the room look large
  • Remove magazines and papers
  • Remove any gym equipment
  • Clear clutter from shelves and tables
  • Hide all remotes
  • Hide loose home theater cables
Luxurious bathroom with glass partitions, white vessel sinks, and glossy patterned wood flooring.

BATHROOMS

  • Clear countertops completely
  • Remove toothbrushes and shavers
  • Clean all mirrors and bench tops
  • Hang fresh towels
  • Remove all items from bathtubs and showers
  • Clean toilet and close lid
  • Remove floor mats
Furnished bedroom with red pillows, a blue patterned headboard, and an ornate carved wooden cabinet.

BEDROOMS

  • Remove any visible clothes and clutter
  • Hide personal items and visible cables
  • Close all closets
  • Make beds and straighten pillows
  • Remove items from the bedside table
  • Clean under the bed, remove items that might show
  • If possible remove personal images and wall stickers

Congratulations!

Your home is now ready for professional real estate pictures. 

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