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Preparing Your Home for Photography

A Guide by LUXEANGLE Media Introduction

To achieve stunning, magazine-quality photos, preparing the property is essential. This guide outlines the critical steps to ensure your home is showcased at its absolute best.

Please understand that the final quality of the images is directly linked to the home's level of readiness. Our photographers will shoot the property AS-IS upon arrival.

By following this checklist, you help us capture the full potential of the property efficiently within our scheduled time. We appreciate your partnership in this process.

Exterior Checklist

Vehicles: Please move all vehicles from the driveway and from the street in front of the property.
Clutter: Store trash cans, water hoses, garden tools, and any children's or pet's toys out of sight.
Surfaces: Sweep driveways, walkways, patios, and decks.
Landscaping: Mow the lawn, rake any leaves, and clear away yard debris. Trim overgrown bushes or trees that may be blocking the view of the house.
Outdoor Furniture: Put up patio umbrellas (in season) and remove covers from grills or furniture. Neatly arrange all outdoor seating.
Pools & Spas: Please ensure pools and spas are clean. Remove pool covers, cleaners, and toys from the water.

Interior Checklist

General (All Rooms)

Lights: Turn ON all interior lights. Please check for and replace any burnt-out bulbs. Ensure bulbs in the same room match in color temperature (e.g., all warm white or all cool white).
Fans: Turn OFF all ceiling fans and portable fans.
Declutter: This is the most important step. Clear away clutter from all surfaces, including floors, tables, and shelves. Less is more.
Personal Items: Please hide personal items, family photos, and any sensitive documents. This helps buyers mentally move their own family into the space.
Windows: Make sure all windows are clean and streak-free.

Kitchen

Countertops: Clear countertops completely. Store away soap, sponges, dish racks, paper towels, and most small appliances.
Sink: Please ensure the sink is empty and clean.
Refrigerator: Remove all magnets, photos, and notes from the refrigerator door.
Trash Cans: Hide the kitchen trash can, preferably in the pantry or garage.

Bedrooms

Beds: Make all beds neatly, with pillows arranged attractively.
Floors: Clear all floors of clothing, shoes, and clutter.

Bathrooms

Countertops: Clear countertops of all personal items, including toothbrushes, soap, razors, and medications.
Mirrors: Wipe all mirrors and glass shower doors to ensure they are clean and streak-free.
Toilets: Please put all toilet seats AND lids down.
Showers: Remove all shampoos, soaps, and loofahs from showers and tubs.
Trash Cans: Hide trash cans and toilet brushes from view.

Pets

Please hide all pet-related items: food/water bowls, beds, toys, crates, and litter boxes.

✅ Final Steps: Right Before We Arrive

Your final to-do list just before our arrival:

✔️ Lights ON: All interior lights should be turned on.
✔️ Fans OFF: All ceiling and portable fans should be turned off.
✔️ Blinds & Curtains OPEN: Please open all blinds and curtains fully to let in maximum natural light. Our photographers will adjust them as needed.
✔️ Pets SECURED: Please ensure all pets are secured in a crate or a space that will not be photographed, for their safety and to ensure an efficient shoot.