PROPERTY PREPARATION:
1.
It is important to make sure that all areas to
be photographed are camera ready before the Photographer arrives. Photographers
are not responsible for tidying areas that are to be photographed. They are
responsible for taking the best photos that the house has to offer.
2.
For indoor living areas that will be
photographed, make sure that the rooms are clean and free of extraneous
objects. Turn on as many interior lights as possible to brighten and warm up
the room; if there is a dark area in a room, try to add temporary lighting. Natural
lighting is always a plus!
·
Bedrooms - Beds are made, pillows fluffed.
Nightstands, dressers and vanities should have minimum items visible. Walk in
closets should appear organized and tidy. For kids rooms, toys and clutter
should be put away. If there are mirrored closets or walls, be especially aware
of the mirrors and what they are reflecting.
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Living rooms – Surfaces should be dust free,
carpets vacuumed, and pillows arranged. If there are televisions in the room,
turn them on.
·
Kitchens – Minimize small kitchen appliances
along with cleaners, paper towels and wipe down all counters and all
appliances. The shinier the appliance, the better it will appear in the photo.
·
Bathrooms – Clean shower glass, towels neatly
folded and simple as possible. Remove toiletries from view.
3.
For outside areas, make sure to clean and
straighten-up. When capturing solid exterior shots, take advantage of the hours
with the best lighting.
·
Remove cars from the driveway for a clear shot
of the house.
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Present pool areas in the best light –
straighten deck chairs, remove towels and pool accessories.
·
Open patio umbrellas; remove covers on the BBQ
and patio furniture.
·
Clear gardens of leaves and weeds.
In general,
--Make it look spotless!
--Minimize
personalized affects. Remember less is more!
--If everything is in place, the shoot should
only take about an hour.
--You can help streamline the process by making
sure that everything is prepared in advance.
--Treat your Photographer as if he/she is a
prospective buyer – be there for the shoot to make sure the images capture and portray
your property at the absolute best it can be!
For a free home evaluation or questions regarding the sale of your home contact Tim Brodowski @ 858-354-2354.
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