HOME PHOTOSHOOT CHECKLIST

HOME PHOTOSHOOT CHECKLIST

GENERAL

• Thoroughly clean house (vacuum, mop, clean countertops & windows)
• Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON
• Replace all burned out light bulbs
• Use bulbs of the same temperature/color
• Turn the ceiling fans OFF
• Turn all TVs & computer screens OFF
• Open blinds/window treatments to let in light
• Removal personal photography
• Removal small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring
• Place all shoes/jackets in closets

EXTERIOR

• Close garage doors
• Remove cars from driveway and front of home
• Clean up landscaping (mow/trim shrubs/clear leaves)
• Remove empty planters
• Remove cobwebs from eaves and door frames
• Remove visible water hoses
• Remove toys, sports balls, basketball goals, etc.

KITCHEN

• Clear countertops completely (No knife blocks, baking supplies, etc.)
• Leave out max of 1 small appliance 
• Clear outside refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
• Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet
• Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher

LIVING/FAMILY ROOM

• Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.
• De-clutter fireplace mantel/hearth (no more than 5 items, including art)
• Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
• Remove kid’s toys

DINING ROOM/TABLE

• Clear table, dust and polish the table top
• Use decorative place setting if available
• Feature one centerpiece such as a bouquet of flowers
• Straighten all chairs and space them evenly
• Remove child seats/booster chairs

BATHROOMS

• Clear countertops completely. No soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
• Put toilet seats down
• Close closet doors
• Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers
• Remove dirty towels - leave out only new, unused towels
• Remove floor mats

BEDROOM

• Make bed & straighten bed skirts
• Clear nightstands of all personal items
• Store away phone/tablet charging cables
• Remove all clutter from top of dressers
• Remove family photos from walls
• Clean under bed, remove items that may show

KIDS/GUEST BEDROOM

• Remove personalized names from walls
• Remove wall stickers/posters
• Remove diaper genies
• Clean under bed, remove items that may show

BACKYARD

• Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables/chairs/cushions
• Pillows/cushions should be fresh, not faded
• Clear out kid’s toys, balls, frisbees, etc.
• Clean pool & vacuum/cleaner hose
• Hide pool cleaning supplies
• Turn on pool fountains/water features
• Remove trash cans

PETS

• Place food and water bowls in pantry or closet
• Place pet beds/toys in pantry or closet
• Use lint rollers on furniture to remove pet hair
• Contain pets in hidden crate or outside
• Clear backyard of pet waste/toys