PHOTOGRAPHY PREparation CHECKLIST

2025

Photo Prep Checklist

E X T E R I O R
  • Remove cars from driveway
  • Close garage doors
  • Mow lawn and edge
  • Remove weeds & tree limbs
  • Clean porches and entryways
  • Straighten outdoor furniture
  • Straighten cushions & pillows
  • Hide hoses & all toys
  • Tidy up & remove grill cover
  • Hide Trash cans in garage

B A S I C S

  • Replace burnt out lights bulbs
  • Vacuum, mop, clean countertops
  • Turn ON all lights inside home
  • Turn OFF tv’s and computers
  • Turn OFF ceiling fans
  • Open blinds & curtains
  • De-clutter common areas
  • Less is more looks best

K I T C H E N

  • Clear off all countertops
  • Clear items on sides of refrigerator
  • Clear items on top of refrigerator
  • Hide garbage can
  • Make sure sink is empty
  • Clear table of clutter
  • Straighten chairs & evenly space
  • Remove high chair / booster chair

B A T H R O O M S

  • Clear off countertops completely
  • Hide toothbrushes and paste
  • Hide hair products and dryer
  • Hide soap
  • Put toilet seat down
  • Remove items tub & shower items
  • Replace with clean unused towels
  • Remove all bath mats

B E D R O O M S

  • Remove photo frames
  • Make bed and fluff pillows
  • Smooth out bed wrinkles
  • Remove clutter from nightstands
  • Remove clutter from dressers
  • Remove gaming devices 
  • Remove remotes 

L I V I N G / F A M I L Y   R O O M

  • Remove picture frames on mantel
  • Fluff and rearrange pillows
  • Remove clutter from tables
  • Remove remotes

L A U N D R Y

  • Remove baskets and clutter
  • Remove hangers and soaps
  • Remove cloths in appliances 
  • Remove items in utility tub

P E T S

  • Hide food & water bowls
  • Hide crates & pet beds
  • Clear yard of pet waste & toys
  • Remove pet hair from furniture

3-D Virtual Tour Preparations:

  • Unlike traditional still photography where the camera is pointed at a subject and the picture is taken, The 3D camera captures images in 360 degree sweeps. 
  • Multiple 360 degree sweeps are made within the room, moving the camera after each sweep to a new location 5’-8’ away.
  • Due to the overlapping photos, this means anything in the room will be shown on the scan and will be present in the 3D walk-through. 
  • Prior to the Photo Shoot, please be sure to hide any clutter / toys / clean all areas as the room will be presented in 360 degrees.

De-clutter