Repropix Corp. Photography Checklist
Ensure a top-dollar sale and speed up the selling process by using our helpful checklist to prepare your house for photos and open house days.
GENERAL PREPARATIONS
- Thoroughly clean whole property
- Turn all lights and lamps on, replace any burned out light bulbs
- Close all windows and open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light
- Create open spaces by removing not needed furniture and clear countertops and shelves
- Turn all TVs and computer screens off
- Remove personal photographs
- Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring
- Place all shoes/jackets in closets
OUTSIDE AREAS
- Move cars from driveways and front of the property
- Close garage doors
- Remove garbage bins
- Mow and edge grass front & back, trim overgrown trees and brushes
- Remove any toys and sports equipment
- Remove visible water hoses and empty planters and garden tools
- Sweep up cuttings and leaves
- Clean pool area
- Move cars from driveways and front of the property
- Close garage doors
- Remove garbage bins
- Mow and edge grass front & back, trim overgrown trees and brushes
- Remove any toys and sports equipment
- Remove visible water hoses and empty planters and garden tools
- Sweep up cuttings and leaves
- Clean pool area
KITCHEN
- Remove any small appliances (toaster, kettles, coffee maker, other)
- Remove fridge magnets and photos
- Store dishes and put away draining rack
- Hide soaps and cleaning items
- Remove visible rubbish bins
DINING ROOM
- Straighten/push in chairs
- Clear countertops of completely
- Add a centerpiece such as flowers or candles to the tables
- Hide tea towels
- Straighten/push in chairs
- Clear countertops of completely
- Add a centerpiece such as flowers or candles to the tables
- Hide tea towels
LIVING & FAMILY ROOM
- Arrange the furniture to make room look large
- Remove magazines and papers
- Remove any gym equipment
- Clear clutter from shelves and tables
- Hide all remotes
- Hide loose home theater cables
BATHROOMS
- Clear countertops completely
- Remove toothbrushes and shavers
- Clean all mirrors and bench tops
- Hang fresh towels
- Remove all items from bathtubs and showers
- Clean toilet and close lid
- Remove floor mats
- Clear countertops completely
- Remove toothbrushes and shavers
- Clean all mirrors and bench tops
- Hang fresh towels
- Remove all items from bathtubs and showers
- Clean toilet and close lid
- Remove floor mats
BEDROOMS
- Remove any visible clothes and clutter
- Hide personal items and visible cables
- Close all closets
- Make beds and straighten pillows
- Remove items from bedside table
- Clean under bed, remove items which might show
- If possible remove personal images and wall stickers
