Preparing your home
Don’t stress about perfection. If you can complete everything in the Good column, your home will photograph well. Completing the Best column will help your home look its absolute best and create a stronger first impression online.
Good
- Make the beds
- Clear kitchen countertops
- Put away toiletries
- Open blinds and curtains
- Turn on all lights
- Remove visible clutter
- Mow the lawn
- Move vehicles from the driveway
- Hide trash and recycling bins
- Tidy pet items
- Wipe down mirrors
- Vacuum and sweep floors
- Straighten patio furniture
- Turn off TV's and computer monitors
Best
- Stage beds with clean sheets and pillows
- Deep clean kitchen counters, cabinets, and backsplash
- Clean windows
- Replace burnt-out bulbs and color match temperatures
- Edge sidewalks and freshen mulch beds
- Park vehicles away from the property entirely
- Remove/hide pet beds, bowls, toys, and litter boxes
- Clean all glass and stainless steel surfaces
- Professionally clean floors and carpets if needed
- Stage outdoor living spaces
- Hide cords and chargers
- Have home exterior professionally cleaned
VIDEO GUIDE
Follow along as we walk through the same steps our photographers recommend before every listing shoot. In just a few minutes, you’ll learn how to make your home look brighter, cleaner, and more inviting for buyers.
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Preparing a home for the market can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve built relationships with reliable local professionals who can help with everything from quick touch-ups to larger pre-listing projects, so your home shows at its very best.
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