Checklist for Getting Your Home Photo-Ready
Is Your Home Photogenic? Get Your Home Photo-Ready with This Handy Checklist
Kitchen
Remove fridge magnets and have nothing hanging on the refrigerator (kids’ art work, invitations, etc.)
Remove kitchen towels that are hanging
Clear counter tops-no clutter
Clear away small appliances such as toasters and blenders
No pots or pans on stove top
Remove trash can
Note : Removing clutter helps to make your home look larger and helps a potential buyer to picture their own belongings in your home.
Bathroom & Laundry
Remove toiletries from vanity and shampoo bottles etc. from shower/bathtub-no bath products out.
Clean mirrors
Remove laundry baskets and trash can
Either remove bath mats or match with towels
Have towels hanging neatly on towel rails
Close shower curtain
Toilet lids down
Living Areas
Remove any photographs- minimal accessories on tables
Remove baskets/containers that have magazines, throw blankets, etc.
Remove some furniture and rugs if in a small space. It will make the house appear seem bigger
Remove any items than might offend potential buyers (political, animal heads, etc.)
Replace any missing light bulbs throughout the house
Remove pet bowls, bedding, kennels, liter boxes, etc.
Bedrooms
Beds are to be made
Pack away any kids toys
Clear any table tops of toiletries, photos and clothing
Remove any valuable items such as jewelry and put in a safe place
Remove everything from bedside tables except bedside lamps
Open drapes or blinds
Note : When it comes to accessories on a table-less is more. No more than 2 per table.
External
Garage doors closed
No cars in driveway or in front of house
Put bicycles, hose, garden tools, pool toys in garage
Put trash cans out of sight
Clean pool (if applicable)
Arrange patio furniture neatly