Preparing Your Property For Photography Checklist:
Are you selling your home?
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You don’t need to hire a stylist to make your house look attractive to potential buyers.
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Just read my tips and invest a little bit of time!
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“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
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This old saying certainly applies when selling your home. Potential buyers see numerous ads filled with tempting real estate for sale. So invest some time to bring your home to its full potential before you release it on the market.
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Buyers often look at pictures and floor plans as the first step in their search. That’s why many agents and vendors hire a professional real estate photographer to shoot beautiful pictures inside and outside their home.
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Your home's marketing is the most important piece of the selling puzzle. It begins with your preparation, paired with a great photographer/videographer. Having the items on this checklist completed will ensure that your home will be ready before I arrive. This move will enable you to get the most out of my time and expertise.
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You've likely done a lot of work to get your home ready to sell. Don't fizzle out at the end when these details matter the most! Remember, great marketing leads to great offers!
Tips:
General Preparation:
Clean all windows
Remove any personal photos or belongings you do not want photographed
Remove pets from interior, we can move them around as we move from area to area
There is no need to light fireplaces as I can create this in post production
Make sure all lights and lamps are working, replace bulbs where needed
Remove any celebration or festive items as these will instantly date the photos e.g Christmas tree and decorations
Exterior and Gardens:
Mow lawn - within 48 hours of property photography
Weed gardens
Remove cars from driveways
Hide wheelie bins
Hide hoses
Remove clothes line if applicable
Hide toys, pet food bowls and pet beds
If applicable - clean pool and hide vacuum and hoses
Open pool side umbrellas
Living Room
Dining Room
Arrange cushions neatly on lounge
Hide all remotes, game consoles and controllers
Declutter TV unit
Hide personal photos and belongings
Make sure all lights and lamps are working
Remove any pet beds and toys
Ceiling fans off
Place all chairs evenly around the table depending on the size of the table
Clean table
Declutter sideboard
Use a centrepiece for the table such as a vase with flowers
Bedrooms
Bathroom and Ensuite
Keep all curtains and blinds open
Make beds neatly and arrange pillows evenly
Remove any clutter from under the bed
Hide personal photos and belongings
Close all drawers and cupboards
Make sure all lights and lamps are working
Hide any clock radios on bedside tables
Ceiling fans off
Clean all vanities and hide plugs
Clean shower screen and mirrors
Hide all shampoo, conditioner, body wash bottles and loofers
Toilet seat down
Remove bins, air freshner cans, bath toys and toilet paper + holders.
Colour match towels - solid colours work best
Make sure all lights work
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Kitchen
Extra Tips
Clean and declutter benchtop to show space
Hide sponges, tea towels, oven mits and knives
Move bins out of sight
Clear sink and plugs
Remove all fridge magnets
Hide toaster and kettle
Clean all stainless steel of any fingermarks
Large personal photos on walls can stay as I can replace these in the editing process.
I do not photograph in storage areas or inside garages, so they are a good place to hide excess things.
It's best to plan to leave your home and give me a
non-occupied space to work with. It also helps me not to get distracted. Even if you're shuffling from room to room to "stay out of the way," it can be very distracting. You will get the most out of the process if the home is unoccupied.
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