Real estate photography is the first impression buyers have to your property so it is important that your home is prepared. Here’s some tips for preparing your home for photography.
Outside The House
• Remove cars from driveway and hide garbage bins
• Give yard a general tidy, rake leaves
• Clean away garden equipment, hoses
• Remove washing from clothes line
• Put away pool toys, pool cleaners
General Styling
• Open all curtains and blind to let in natural light
• Make sure all lights are working, as they may need to be turned on during the shoot
• Declutter living areas and arrange cushions on lounge
• Remove any baby photos from view
Bedroom
• Ensure beds are made and pillows fluffed
• Hide items from bedside table
• Clear away clothes, shoes etc.
Kitchen
• Remove magnets and artwork from fridge
• Clear bench tops
Bathroom
• Put out neatly folded fresh towels on rack
• Remove clutter from sinks, shower and bath
• Hide shampoos and cleaning products
• Close toilet lids