My goal is to photograph your home with the highest quality that will wow buyers and attract offers. To ensure your photoshoot goes smoothly and safely, I have put together this preparation checklist of things you should do prior to your scheduled shoot.

General Prep

v Be shoot-ready: Cleaning and staging needs to be done before I arrive. I may move small items (flowers, small pictures, remotes, etc.) to improve photo composition, but larger images need to be in place before I arrive, and staging accessories need to be in place as well.

v Secure or remove pets: Please make sure pets are not around during your photoshoot. Dogs must be secured or off the property to ensure the safety of myself and my equipment. MLS rules also prohibit people and pets from being in pictures. Cats should be secured as well. It is also a good idea to hide pet food and water bowls as well.

v Plan not to be seen: All occupants should plan on either being off the property or remain in areas where they can't be seen during the photoshoot. Rooms overlap in the photos, people can cause shadows and reflections, and there is risk to equipment that will be setup throughout the property.

Outside Prep

v Clear the cars: Make sure no cars are in the driveway. If possible, also move cars from the street in front of the home. We want as clear a view as possible of your property.

v Hide Trashcans: Trashcans can be placed on the side of the property or in the garage.

v Hide Hoses: do this the day before the shoot since hoses can drip water onto the pavement being moved, leaving puddles in your pictures.

v Prep the yard: Mowed and cleaned of any toys, tools, etc.

v Turn off Sprinklers: Do not water the day of the shoot to prevent puddles on pavement and please make sure sprinklers are turned off.

v Pick up poop: If you have a dog, make sure that all of their droppings are cleared from the yard.

v Prep pool and spa: If you have a pool and/or spa, please have them clean with covers removed. For spas, provide instructions to the realtor on how to turn them on.

v Prep water features: If you have fountains, waterfalls, etc., please clean them and provide instructions to the realtor on how to turn them on.

v Clean patio furniture: Dust and remove cobwebs from all outdoor furniture. Do not hose down your furniture the day of your shoot.

v Inside Prep:

v Declutter kitchen: A few items on the counters are usually fine, but dishes, sponges, rags, etc. should be put away. It's best to remove all magnets, pictures, etc. from the refrigerator and remove throw rugs from the floor.

v  Declutter bathrooms: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, and other "personal" items should be hidden. Decorative unused soaps, candles, flowers, etc. are preferred. It’s also good to remove all throw rugs from the floor.

v Prep bedrooms: All bedrooms should have their beds made and items put away.

v Hide trashcans: Trashcans can distract so it’s best to hide all of them in closets or the garage.

v  Hide portable fans: Ceiling fans are selling items but portable fans can give the wrong impression. It’s best to hide all portable fans in closets or the garage.

v  Hide cords and remotes: Sometimes electrical cords can’t be hidden, but you will have more appealing pictures if you can hide TV remotes, game consoles, and any noticeable cords.

v  Clear entryways: Remove all shoes, umbrellas, and similar items from entryways.

v Open blinds with views: Your indoor photos will show outdoor views if there are views, or just light if a window looks onto a neighbor or other unappealing view.

v  Turn on lights: Before I arrive, please make sure all interior lights are turned on. If need-be, please replace all burned-out bulbs at least 24 hours before the photoshoot.

v  Turn off ceiling fans: Before I arrive, please make sure all ceiling fans are turned off.

Thank you for your time and patience to go through this checklist! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime.