*** If your home is not staged, below are some tips for you to get the house ready: ***
1. Please clean the entire property, especially kitchens, bathrooms, and floors.
2. Please keep pets secured or off the property during the shoot.
3. Please make sure to move the trash bins into your garage if it is not a garbage collection day.
4. Please clear driveways, walkways, and porches of clutter, bins, or toys.
5. Please make sure there are no cars in the driveway.
6. Please sweep front steps, patios, and balconies.
7. Please hide all family photos, diplomas or any certificates that show your personal information.
8. Please organize closets and storage spaces if they will be included in the shoot.
9. Please turn on all the lights and make sure all the light bulbs work.
10. Please turn off TVs and computer screens — they can distract from the room.
11. Please make sure window coverings are even and open to let in natural light.
12. Please make the beds neatly and use clean, neutral bedding.
13. Please fluff and arrange pillows and cushions on sofas, chairs, and beds.
14. Please clear countertops in the kitchen and all washroom/powder rooms.
15. Please add simple decor, such as fresh flowers, a bowl of fruit, or neutral artwork.
16. Please take away all area rugs and towels in the washroom.
17. Please shut toilet lids.
18. Please make sure there are no water stains on mirrors or faucets.
19. If you see that the toilet paper roll is depleted, please either remove it completely or change it to a new roll.
20. If there is a home office, please try your best to hide computer/printer wires or remove the wires completely.
21. Please remove all fridge magnets if there are any.
22. Please mow the lawn and trim shrubs to boost curb appeal.
** We do not take photos of your garage unless specifically required to. You may move anything that does not flatter the house into your garage.
Thank you very much. See you there.
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