Get your home ready
for listing photos.

A little preparation helps the home look its best and gives buyers a clearer view of the space. Here's a simple checklist you can use or share with your seller.

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Simple steps. A better first impression.

Start with clean,
uncluttered spaces.

Focus on the rooms and outdoor areas being photographed. A few finishing touches can make a real difference.

Inside the home

Clear kitchen and bathroom counters of everyday clutter, dishes and toiletries.
Make the beds, straighten cushions and put away laundry, trash cans and loose cables.
Clean visible floors, mirrors and glass. Keep walkways and doorways clear.
Put personal paperwork and valuables somewhere secure.
Put away pet bowls, litter boxes and pet beds where practical.

Light and finishing touches

Turn on the lights and replace burned-out bulbs where practical.
Open curtains and blinds neatly to let in daylight.
Turn off TVs and ceiling fans so screens and fan blades stay still.
Close toilet lids and give each room a final tidy before the appointment.
Use bulbs with a similar color in each room, where practical.

Outside and around the property

Sweep the entry and tidy the yard, porch and patio.
Put away hoses, tools, toys and trash cans that are in view.
If practical, move cars out of the driveway and away from the front of the home.
Arrange outdoor furniture neatly. If there's a pool, clear floating items and tidy the surrounding area.
Mow the lawn and trim overgrown shrubs, if needed.

Ready for the visit

Arrange property access, including any gate or building entry instructions.
Make the rooms being photographed accessible and keep pets comfortably secured.
Allow space for me to work room by room, with people and pets out of each shot.
Point out any property features you'd especially like me to capture.
Let me know if cleaners, contractors or deliveries will overlap the appointment.

Floor plans and 3D tours

Give every room
a clear path.

If you've added a floor plan or tour, keep doorways and walkways clear and arrange access to the spaces included. Tours show how rooms connect, so tidying the whole home helps.

A CubiCasa floor plan is a premium add-on to photos. Zillow 3D Home and Matterport tours can be booked on their own or with photos. Either tour includes a complimentary 2D floor plan.

Compare floor plans and tours

What happens next?

I'll photograph the home with careful framing and balanced light. Edited photos are delivered by the end of the next business day. Floor plans and tours follow platform processing and may arrive later.

Still choosing your services? See the service options before planning your appointment.

Let's give your listing
a great first impression.

Start with photos, then add the floor plan or tour that fits your listing.

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Get your home ready for listing photos.

Start with clean, uncluttered spaces.