PREP SHEET

PREP SHEET

PREP SHEET

FORMuLA FOR SUCCESS

FORMuLA FOR SUCCESS

FORMuLA

FOR SUCCESS

PREPERATION

PREPERATION

Allow full acecess to the property free from distraction

TIME

TIME

Allow full acecess to the property free from distraction

TRUST

TRUST

Allow full acecess to the property free from distraction

With a majority of home buyers starting their home

search online, it’s important to make the first impression

count. Our goal is to shoot your property with the highest

quality that will wow buyers, attract offers, and get

people in the door.

This checklist serves as a general guideline to help your

shoot go as smooth as possible. Please follow this

checklist in preparation for your upcoming photo/video

shoot.

With a majority of home buyers starting their home

search online, it’s important to make the first impression

count. Our goal is to shoot your property with the highest

quality that will wow buyers, attract offers, and get

people in the door.

This checklist serves as a general guideline to help your

shoot go as smooth as possible. Please follow this

checklist in preparation for your upcoming photo/video

shoot.

A WEEK BEFORE YOUR SHOOT.

A WEEK BEFORE YOUR SHOOT.

A WEEK BEFORE YOUR SHOOT.

EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR

  • Clean the yard and prepare your landscaping

  • Weed the flower beds and cut the grass

  • Ideally, all concrete should be pressure washed

  • Clean all windows and doors from the outside

  • Got a pool? Skim it and make the water blue

  • Clean any outdoor furniture or lawn decor

  • Clean the yard and prepare your landscaping

  • Weed the flower beds and cut the grass

  • Ideally, all concrete should be pressure washed

  • Clean all windows and doors from the outside

  • Got a pool? Skim it and make the water blue

  • Clean any outdoor furniture or lawn decor

  • Clean the yard and prepare your landscaping

  • Weed the flower beds and cut the grass

  • Ideally, all concrete should be pressure washed

  • Clean all windows and doors from the outside

  • Got a pool? Skim it and make the water blue

  • Clean any outdoor furniture or lawn decor

INTERIOR

INTERIOR

INTERIOR

  • Clean the yard and prepare your landscaping

  • Weed the flower beds and cut the grass

  • Ideally, all concrete should be pressure washed

  • Clean all windows and doors from the outside

  • Got a pool? Skim it and make the water blue

  • Clean any outdoor furniture or lawn decor

  • Clean the yard and prepare your landscaping

  • Weed the flower beds and cut the grass

  • Ideally, all concrete should be pressure washed

  • Clean all windows and doors from the outside

  • Got a pool? Skim it and make the water blue

  • Clean any outdoor furniture or lawn decor

  • Clean the yard and prepare your landscaping

  • Weed the flower beds and cut the grass

  • Ideally, all concrete should be pressure washed

  • Clean all windows and doors from the outside

  • Got a pool? Skim it and make the water blue

  • Clean any outdoor furniture or lawn decor

THE DAY OF YOUR SHOOT

THE DAY OF YOUR SHOOT

THE DAY OF YOUR SHOOT

GENERAL

GENERAL

GENERAL

  • Be shoot-ready: Cleaning and staging should be done prior to arrival.

  • 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 photo/video shoot.

  • Feel free to use the garage for storage. Garages are

    typically not shot.

INTERIOR

INTERIOR

INTERIOR

  • Remove any cars from the driveway or front of the home

  • Keep any trash cans, hoses, or landscaping tools out of

    sight - or neatly placed along side of the home

  • All toys or pool items should be stowed away

    Review the cushions on the patio furniture

  • Sweep the walkways, front porch, or back patio to

    remove any leaves or debris

  • Pick up any dog droppings

  • Remove any cars from the driveway or front of the home

  • Keep any trash cans, hoses, or landscaping tools out of

    sight - or neatly placed along side of the home

  • All toys or pool items should be stowed away

    Review the cushions on the patio furniture

  • Sweep the walkways, front porch, or back patio to

    remove any leaves or debris

  • Pick up any dog droppings

  • Remove any cars from the driveway or front of the home

  • Keep any trash cans, hoses, or landscaping tools out of

    sight - or neatly placed along side of the home

  • All toys or pool items should be stowed away

    Review the cushions on the patio furniture

  • Sweep the walkways, front porch, or back patio to

    remove any leaves or debris

  • Pick up any dog droppings

INTERIOR

INTERIOR

INTERIOR

  • Remove all shoes, umbrellas, and similar items from

    entryways

  • Open all curtains, or turn the blinds horizontal to let any light in

  • Sweep, vacuum, or mop all floors

  • Turn on all lamps and ceiling lights, but fans should be kept OFF

  • Try to keep any cables or wires out of sight

  • Secure or remove pets at time of appointment

  • Clear any pet toys, bowls, or beds

  • Keep all televisions and monitors off

KITCHEN & DINING

KITCHEN & DINING

KITCHEN & DINING

  • Wipe off the countertops and tables

    Wash all dirty dishes

  • Remove any towels or sponges

  • Take down any magnets or pictures from the

    refrigerator

  • Keep trash cans out of sight

    Consider placing a fruit bowl or fresh flowers on

  • the countertop

    Add a centerpiece to the dining room table

BATHROOMS

BATHROOMS

BATHROOMS

  • Remove any personal items from the sink

    Hide any soaps or bath sponges

  • Do not leave out any childrens toys, scales, or

    other toiletries

  • Put the toilet lid down

  • Replace the toilet paper roll

BEDROOMS

BEDROOMS

BEDROOMS

  • Tidy up closet and put clothes away

  • Declutter any nightstands, shelves, or desks

  • Guest bedroom closets typically not

    photographed and make great hiding spots for

    personal items

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