Inside

• De-clutter as much as possible.

• Depersonalized to a certain degree. Any potentially offensive art should be put away.

• Remove any seasonal/holiday decorations that can quickly outdate your photos.

• Dust and vacuum.

• Make all the beds, fluff all the pillows, and check the bed skirts.

• Clean the kitchen sink and put away all the dishes.

• Clear all kitchen countertops and put away all personal items.

• Remove all shampoos, conditioners, body-washes, etc. from the shower.

• Put out the guest towels and hide all others.

• Hide all trash cans.

• Remove all magnets and decorations from the refrigerator.

• If there are pets, hide all food/water bowls, pet beds, and pet toys.

• Put all toilet seats and lids down.

• Replace all burned out lights bulbs and ensure light bulbs match in color/temperature.

• Consider decorating the table with your prettiest place settings.

• Consider putting out vases of fresh flowers.

Outside

• Have the lawn trimmed, leaves raked, bushes and trees pruned.

• Clean up after any animal.

• Put away all garbage cans, hoses, garden tools, toys, bikes, etc.

• If there is a pool, hot tub, or spa, take any security gate down, uncover, and clean.

• Replace any broken or faulty lighting on the home, around the landscape, and in the pool.

• Open the umbrellas on any patio sets.

• When in season, uncover grills.

• Remove any seasonal/holiday decorations.

• Consider adding splashes of bright colored flowers to the landscape and in pots.

• Consider power washing exterior surfaces or the house.

Just Before

• Just before the photographer arrives, turn on ALL interior lights - even lights in furniture cabinets.

• Turn OFF all ceiling fans.

• Open all blinds, shades, and curtains.

• Clear all cars, boats, trailers, etc. from the driveway and the street in front of the home.

• Please secure any animals in a safe location, away from all rooms being photographed.