Getting Ready

Here is the list rewritten in a nice organized legible format:

**How to Get Ready for Your Real Estate Photography Appointment**

1. Thoroughly clean the whole house (vacuum carpets, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows)

2. Turn on all overhead lights and lamps

3. Replace all burned out light bulbs

4. Use light bulbs of the same temperature (all incandescent or all compact fluorescent)

5. Turn off all ceiling fans

6. Turn off all TVs

7. Turn off all computer screens

8. Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light

9. Remove personal photographs (or replace with general landscape/object photographs)

10. Make all beds

11. De-clutter the house as much as possible

12. Close garage doors

13. Remove cars from driveway and front of home

14. Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)

15. Remove empty planters

16. Remove visible water hoses

17. Remove toys, sports balls, basketball goals, soccer goals, etc.

18. Clean pool

19. Place pets in kennels away from photo areas

20. Place pet food, water bowls, toys/beds in pantry or closet

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

22. Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet

23. Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher

24. Clear bathroom countertops completely (no soap, toothbrushes, medications, etc.)

25. Put toilet seats down

26. Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs

27. Remove dirty towels - leave out only new, unused towels