Pre-Shoot Checklist

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Pre-Shoot Checklist

We've created the following pre-shoot checklist specifically for real estate agents and home-owners to minimize our time spent cleaning & maximize effectiveness & time behind the camera.

Please be aware that if our photographers have to wait around for the sellers to clean up the house/move things around, you can be charged an additional minimum of $50.

You and your client must ensure the following are complete in advance of our arrival, as the difference between an unprepared vs a prepared home is extremely important. If you don't follow this pre-shoot checklist, it WILL result in an impact in quality of the final deliverables. It is in your best interest to follow this checklist. Please realize that a picture & video are forever. Exactly how the home looks at the time of your session, is exactly how the home will look in your final deliverables.

Any additional photoshop work to clean up items that were missed is a minimum of $10 per image.

There may be an amount of items on here that do not apply to every property. Still, please pay close attention as all the items are important.

We want your session to go as smooth as possible not only for our photographers, but for you as well! As a super quick summary, a clean, tidy, and staged home sells faster than a cluttered and messy one. Following this checklist will ensure your property is ready for potential buyers to see themselves inside your home, without the home-owners personal items clouding a buyer's mental image.

We strive to deliver outstanding quality, and we need your help to prepare your listing for a well-executed session. Thank you!

Exterior

Remove cars from the driveway and front of the home, either in the garage or down the street. Garage doors must remain closed.
Hide garbage cans, hoses, and gardening tools.
Mow the lawn and remove any leftover debris (twigs, branches, discernable weeds).
Remove any toys or sports equipment from the lawn and driveway.
Uncover pools and hot tubs if clean; skim leaves. We will turn on lights and hot tub jets. Please put away cleaning equipment.
Clean and arrange outside furniture, open patio table umbrella, tidy chairs, and plump cushions.
Remove grill cover and hide utensils.
Sweep sidewalks, driveway, patio, decks, and pool area.
Remove all flags, hanging ornaments, and home security signs.

Lighting

Kitchen/Dining Room

Recommended: Use standard dining table set up (i.e. plates, napkins, placemats, cutlery. Place bowl of fruit or flowers to add color, if possible).
Clean off and wipe down all countertops.
Remove appliances, knife blocks, toasters, etc. ONE nice, modern-looking device can stay (i.e., coffee maker or tea kettle on stove).
Remove all items from the refrigerator (no magnets, pictures, etc.)
Remove throw rugs, hanging towels, and paper towels.
Hide garbage can, remove dishes and drain stopper.
Straighten and tidy all chairs.