WHY PREP FOR PHOTOS?

The majority of home buyers start their search online, so it is important to make the first impression count! Follow these tips to prepare your home for the best real estate photos possible.

• Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean COUNTER-TOPS, clean windows)

• Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON

• Replace all burned out light bulbs

• Use bulbs of the same temperature (ALL incandescent or ALL compact fluorescent)

• Turn all ceiling fans OFF

• Turn all TVs OFF

• Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light

• Make all beds

• Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring

• Remove cars from driveway and front of home

• Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)

• Remove trash cans

• Clear COUNTER-TOPS completely. No knife blocks, baking supplies, mail, etc.

• Leave out max of one small appliance (ex. coffee maker)

• Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.

• Straighten all chairs and space them evenly

• Clear nightstands of all personal items