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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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