Exterior

• Close the windows & lower the blinds
• Park on the street or in a closed garage
• Rake the yard
• Remove all children's or pet's toys
• Put away any garbage cans
• Put away all tools and supplies
• Close the gates and garage doors
• Remove all pool toys and visible cleaning supplies and equipment
• Keep the pets out of the yard during the photo shoot

Interior

• Clear the Clutter... Put it away in a closet or cabinet; don't just stick it in another room.
• Clean the House... All the nooks and crannies.
• Turn on all the lights and lamps.
• Close the windows and open the curtains and blinds
• Hide any visible cords
• Put away all children's or pet's toys

Living/Family Room

• Clear the mantle of personal photos
• Turn off the television
• Light a fire in the fireplace
• Replace any large family portraits with generic artwork
• Straighten the book shelves
• Straighten the rug and throw pillows

Dining Room

• Set the table or clear everything but a small centerpiece
• Light the candles

Kitchen

• Remove all refrigerator magnets, photos, artwork, etc.
• Clear the top of the fridge
• Clear the counter tops
• Put away all appliances
• Put away all cleaning supplies
• Put away all towels including wash rags and dish towels
• Hide the garbage can in a closet or pantry
• Put away any water or food bowls for pets

Bedroom

• Make the bed
• Remove anything stored under the bed if there is no dust ruffle to cover it
• Put away all shoes and clothing
• Clear the bedside tables. Leave only the lamp, clock, and one or two books.
• Clear/ straighten the dresser
• Straighten the book shelves

Walk-in Closet

• Tidy-up the closet by organizing/ sorting clothing and shoes
• Matching hangers are a nice touch

Bathroom

• Open the shower curtains
• Put down the toilet seat
• Put out fresh, matching towels
• Hide all bath products from the tub/shower including bars of soap, shampoo & conditioner, washcloths, etc.
• Hide all bath products from the sink including hand soap, makeup, etc... decorative soaps can stay
• Hide all appliances including the hair drier, curling iron, etc.
• Hide all air fresheners including those that plug in
• Hide all cleaning products

Home Office

• Hide any visible cords
• Put away all paperwork
• Hide the facial tissue

Pets

• It is the homeowner's or agent's responsibility to keep the pets out of the shot
• Put away all toys, food and water bowls, and litter boxes