Preparing your Home for Professional Photos
Outside
Move vehicles from the driveway and curb in front your house,
Mow any overgrown lawn and remove any obvious weeds
Trim back any overgrown bushes or trees
Sweep up any leaves or grass cuttings
Put away any children’s toys, bikes, rakes garden hoses etc
Kitchen
Clear all counters of clutter
Remove any appliances (Toasters, blenders etc)
Hide any electrical cords that are visible
Remove soap dispensers, kitchen towels, and rugs
Wipe down counters and appliances
Remove all items hanging on the Fridge
If you have a lot of small appliances, spice racks, or gadget holders on the counters, it’s a good idea to
minimize some of that. The objective is to make counter space look plentiful.
Bathrooms
Remove any toothbrushes and personal items from counter
Remove bottles or soap from the bath area
Fold towels neatly and hang over the towel rails
Clean all mirrors and wipe down counter
Remove all rugs, buyers want to see the floors not your pretty rugs
Bedrooms
Remove any clothes and clutter from the floor
Make all beds, tuck in sheets and blankets
Remove items from bedside tables (clock radio books etc)
Photographer will be taking a photo of inside walk-in closets unless directed otherwise.
Living & Family rooms
Hide all TV Remotes
Remove magazines and newspapers
Remove any gym equipment if possible
Pack away any loose cables or speaker wires
Clear any clutter around the room or on shelves
Laundry
Remove all dirty laundry and put away laundry baskets full of clothes
Clear off the tops of the washer and dryer and wipe down
Pets
Kennel all pets.
Turn every light on in the house and open up every window shade, light is our friend.
We appreciate all your hard work in helping us make your home look great on the photos.
Things to know:
Check the basics around the house (indoors and out). It just takes a few minutes to make sure
the house is clutter free and in order.
It’s best to remain several rooms away from the photographer during the photo shoot. People in
adjacent rooms may be visible due to the wide angle nature of the photography.
The photo shoot is not a good time to schedule repairs to the home, have it cleaned, or review
documents with your Realtor.
The home must be ready for the photographer when he arrives. Upon the arrival the
photographer can wait no longer than 15 minutes for additional home preparations. If a wait
longer than this is required, the home will need to be photographed in its current condition or
rescheduling will be necessary so the photographer can move on to the next appointment. If
rescheduling is necessary a $25.00 fee will be applied to the cost of the photo shoot.
Greg Schuchard Photography
507-951-1578
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gregschuchardphotography.com
Specializing in Real Estate Photography
Outside
Move vehicles from the driveway and curb in front your house,
Mow any overgrown lawn and remove any obvious weeds
Trim back any overgrown bushes or trees
Sweep up any leaves or grass cuttings
Put away any children’s toys, bikes, rakes garden hoses etc
Kitchen
Clear all counters of clutter
Remove any appliances (Toasters, blenders etc)
Hide any electrical cords that are visible
Remove soap dispensers, kitchen towels, and rugs
Wipe down counters and appliances
Remove all items hanging on the Fridge
If you have a lot of small appliances, spice racks, or gadget holders on the counters, it’s a good idea to
minimize some of that. The objective is to make counter space look plentiful.
Bathrooms
Remove any toothbrushes and personal items from counter
Remove bottles or soap from the bath area
Fold towels neatly and hang over the towel rails
Clean all mirrors and wipe down counter
Remove all rugs, buyers want to see the floors not your pretty rugs
Bedrooms
Remove any clothes and clutter from the floor
Make all beds, tuck in sheets and blankets
Remove items from bedside tables (clock radio books etc)
Photographer will be taking a photo of inside walk-in closets unless directed otherwise.
Living & Family rooms
Hide all TV Remotes
Remove magazines and newspapers
Remove any gym equipment if possible
Pack away any loose cables or speaker wires
Clear any clutter around the room or on shelves
Laundry
Remove all dirty laundry and put away laundry baskets full of clothes
Clear off the tops of the washer and dryer and wipe down
Pets
Kennel all pets.
Turn every light on in the house and open up every window shade, light is our friend.
We appreciate all your hard work in helping us make your home look great on the photos.
Things to know:
Check the basics around the house (indoors and out). It just takes a few minutes to make sure
the house is clutter free and in order.
It’s best to remain several rooms away from the photographer during the photo shoot. People in
adjacent rooms may be visible due to the wide angle nature of the photography.
The photo shoot is not a good time to schedule repairs to the home, have it cleaned, or review
documents with your Realtor.
The home must be ready for the photographer when he arrives. Upon the arrival the
photographer can wait no longer than 15 minutes for additional home preparations. If a wait
longer than this is required, the home will need to be photographed in its current condition or
rescheduling will be necessary so the photographer can move on to the next appointment. If
rescheduling is necessary a $25.00 fee will be applied to the cost of the photo shoot.
Greg Schuchard Photography
507-951-1578
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gregschuchardphotography.com
Specializing in Real Estate Photography
