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Why Prep for Photos?
Make The First Impression Count!
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Online:
It’s where Buyers start
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General
Applied to all areas in the home!
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- Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows)
- Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON
- Replace ALL burned out light bulbs
- Use bulbs of the same temperature (ALL incandescent or ALL compact fluorescent)
- Turn all ceiling fans OFF
- Turn all TVs OFF
- Turn all computer screens OFF
- Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light
- Remove personal photographs (or replace with general landscape/object photographs)
- Make ALL beds
- Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring
- Place ALL shoes/jackets in closets
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Exterior
Online “Curb Appeal”
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Front Exterior
Online “curb appeal” – the front exterior is usually the first photo buyers see
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- Close garage doors
- Remove cars from driveway and front of home/sidewalk.
- Remove garbage/recycle receptacles or place in garage.
- Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)
- Remove empty planters
- Use broom to remove cobwebs from eaves and door frames
- Remove visible water hoses
- Remove toys, sports balls, basketball goals, soccer goals, etc.
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Back Yard
The back yard should be an oasis to relax
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- Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables/chairs/cushions
- Pillows/cushions should be fresh, not faded. If faded, remove.
- Clear out kid’s toys, balls, frisbees, etc.
- Clean Pool
- For photos and showings, Remove pool vacuum/cleaner hose
- Hide pool cleaning supplies
- For photos and showings, Turn On pool fountains/water features
- Remove visible water hoses
- Remove trash cans
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Kitchen
Sometimes the focal point, the kitchen deserves attention to detail
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- Clear countertops completely. NO knife blocks, baking supplies, mail, soap, etc.
- Leave out max of ONE small appliance (ex. coffee maker)
- Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
- Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet
- Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher
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Dining Room Table
Allow buyers to imagine a nice family meal
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- Clear table, dust and polish the table top
- Use decorative place setting if available
- Feature ONE center piece such as a bouquet of flowers
- Straighten ALL chairs and space them evenly
- Remove child seats/booster chairs
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Living / Family Room
The space to enjoy conversation and spend quality time with family
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- Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.
- De-clutter fireplace mantel/hearth (no more than 5 items, including art)
- Clean interior of fireplace and re-paint if needed
- Clean off entertainment units.
- Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
- Remove kid’s toys
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Bedrooms
Rest for you and guests
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Master Bedroom
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- Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available
- Press bed linens and bed skirts, if visible and wrinkled.
- Clear nightstands of ALL personal items
- Store away phone/tablet charging cables
- Remove ALL clutter from top of dressers
- Remove family photos from walls and dressers
- Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos
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Kid/Guest Bedroom
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- Remove personalized names from walls
- If simple and won’t pull off the wall’s paint, Remove wall stickers/posters
- Remove diaper genies
- Clear toys from the floor
- Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos
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Bathrooms
To be spa-like, the bathroom must be clear of all personal items
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- Clear countertops completely. NO soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
- Put toilet seats down
- Close closet doors
- Remove ALL shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs
- Leave shower curtains Open.
- Remove dirty towels – leave out only new, unused decorative towels or none at all
- Remove floor mats
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Pets
Pets are loving, but their presence should be minimized
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- Place food and water bowls in pantry or closet
- Place pet beds/toys in pantry or closet
- Use lint roller on furniture to remove pet hair
- Contain pets in hidden crate or outside
- Clear back yard of pet waste/toys
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That’s It!
You follow this guide to the letter, we guarantee your home will draw Buyers left and right.
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It is important to note that the photographer may have some additional input during a shoot but don’t fret, it’s ok, they’re the ones who put this list together for you! Each house has its own set of quirks and our photographers are experts on how to make your home look the best it can be for potential Buyers. This guide is also great for preparing for upcoming showings and open houses. It may seem like a lot to do but the results speak for themselves when Buyers compare your home to another that didn’t prepare at all. Here at WELLS Realty and Law Groups, we’re dedicated to giving you the tools and resources to make your selling process as fluid as possible with the Fastest sales at the Highest price. We created this Photo Prep Guide not just for our clients but anyone whose trying to sell their home. It’s just another way we’re fulfilling our promise when we say “We Do What Agents Can’t!“
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