How to Prep a Listing for Photos (Seller Checklist)

Great listing photos start before the photographer arrives. The homes that photograph best are the ones that are clean, bright, and clutter-free. Use this checklist with your sellers a day or two before the shoot, it makes a noticeable difference in the final images (and in how quickly the home sells).

Everywhere in the home

Turn on every light and replace any burned-out bulbs.
Open blinds and curtains to let in natural light.
Remove clutter from countertops, tables, and floors.
Hide cords, chargers, remotes, and trash cans.
Take down personal photos and very personal decor.

Kitchen

Clear the counters, leave one or two tasteful items at most.
Remove fridge magnets, papers, and dish racks.
Hide soap bottles, sponges, and towels.

Bathrooms

Clear the counters and put away toiletries.
Fresh, matching towels hung neatly.
Close the toilet lid and tuck away the trash can.

Bedrooms

Make the beds with clean, smooth bedding.
Clear nightstands down to a lamp and maybe one small item.
Tidy the closets, buyers will peek.

Outside

Mow, trim, and clear the driveway and walkways.
Put away hoses, toys, and trash bins.
Add a clean doormat and a tidy entry.

A few pro tips

For drone and aerial, clear the pool, patio, and driveway so the property reads clean from above.
If a room is empty, ask us about virtual staging, we can furnish it digitally so buyers can picture living there.

Want media that makes your next listing stand out? Book a shoot and we’ll handle the rest, edited and delivered the next day.