■  declutter as much as possible
■  touch up paint and fill any holes or scratches in walls
■  open windows and blinds
■  clean windows (inside and outside)
■  clean mirrors
■  vacuum carpets
■  sweep/mop floors
■  replace burnt out light bulbs
■  empty garbage + hide garbage cans
■  turn off TVs and monitors
■  turn off ceiling fans
■  remove small floor mats to reveal flooring
■  remove personal photos, replace with more general photos
■  hide all evidence of pets
■  store unnecessary items in garage or storage room

■  declutter as much as possible
■  hide garbage cans
■  hide remote controls
■  turn off TVs and monitors
■  turn off ceiling fans

■  declutter as much as possible
■  clean windows
■  clear table, dust and polish
■  use decorative place setting, if available
■  straighten all chairs and space them evenly
■  remove child/booster seats
■  turn off ceiling fans

■  declutter as much as possible
■  clean windows
■  empty sinks and put away all dishes
■  clear countertops, removing excess appliances, knife blocks, supplies, tissues, etc.
■  hide oven towels
■  turn on oven hood lights
■  remove magnets, notes, photos, etc. from fridge
■  hide garbage cans in pantry or closet

■  declutter as much as possible
■  hide garbage cans
■  hide passwords and sensitive documents
■  turn off TVs and monitors
■  turn off ceiling fans

■  declutter as much as possible
■  make beds and tidy rooms
■  clear nightstands of personal items
■  hide garbage cans
■  hide phone charge cords and other cables
■  hide clothing from back-of-door hooks
■  turn off ceiling fans

■   declutter as much as possible
■   clean windows/mirrors
■   swap out toilet paper for full rolls
■   hide bottles, tooth brushes, tissue boxes, etc.
■   clean bathtubs/showers
■   hide shampoo bottles, shavers, soap, etc.
■   hide garbage cans (if not possible, ensure garbage is empty)
■   hide toilet brushes
■   lower toilet seats
■   hide clothing from back-of-door hooks

■  in general, hide all evidence of pets
■  hide water/food bowls in pantry or closets
■  hide pet toys in pantry or closet
■  use lint roller on furniture to remove pet hair
■  clear back yard of pet waste/toys
■  pets will need to be contained out of sight in crates or outside

■  declutter as much as possible
■  remove cars from garage, driveway, and front of home
■  close garage doors
■  clean up landscaping
■  mow lawn
■  pick up any lose garbage
■  sweep sidewalks and driveways
■  trim vegetation
■  coil hoses or cords
■  hide garbage bins (in garage or side of house)
■  in winter, shovel sidewalks and driveways
■  clear backyard of pet waste and toys

■  declutter as much as possible
■  open sun shades and patio table umbrellas
■  unstack and arrange tables and chairs
■  hide shovels, brooms, gardening tools
■  hide empty planters
■  sweet/clean surface

■  open blinds and curtains
■  turn on all lights (overhead, floor lamps, desk lamps, oven hood lights, etc.)
■  lower toilet seats

The house should be shoot-ready when the photographer arrives.

The photographer will not:

■  move or re-arrange furniture, boxes, or other items
■  make beds, clean, dust or de-clutter
■  pick up toys or yard items
■  “Photoshop” vehicles, walls, damaged walls, power lines, wall pictures, cords, etc.

The time required onsite for most properties is 45-75 minutes, depending on the size and layout of your home.