Flagstaff Real Estate Photographer is not responsible for any onsite staging, decluttering, cleaning, or landscaping. 
The house/property must be ready to be photographed when we arrive on-site. 
​The property will be photographed AS IS. 

Right Before We Arrive

  • REMOVE ALL unnecessary objects from surfaces (personal photos, bathroom toiletries, kitchenware, personal belongings.)​
  • Turn ON ALL interior lights, including table-top lamps, lights in furniture cabinets and kitchen cabinets
  • Turn OFF all ceiling fans
  • Light candles (if desired)
  • Open all blinds, shades, and curtains
  • Clear all vehicles and trash cans from the driveway and the street in front of the home
  • Sweep pine needles from driveways, walkways, and patios
  • Please secure any potentially aggressive animals in a safe location, away from all rooms being photographed
PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Exterior: Front and Back
  • Remove cars from driveway
  • Close all windows
  • Sweep walkways
  • Pick up leaves, sticks, branches
  • Put toys, bicycles away
  • Store seasonal décor
  • Stow garden tools, supplies
  • Remove all hoses
  • Straighten and arrange deck furniture
  • Stow away garbage and recycling receptacles
Interior: Main Areas
  • Remove personal items/photos
  • Remove all visible clutter
  • Open shades/blinds
  • Replace burned out light bulbs
  • Tidy up or put away all children’s toys
  • Empty waste baskets
  • Hide pet dishes/toys/beds
  • Vacuum carpets
  • Sweep hard floors
  • Remove newspapers, mail
  • Display attractive books
  • Turn off televisions
  • Turn on all lights
Interior: Kitchen
  • Remove all items from refrigerator door
  • Store food in cabinets
  • De-clutter counters, stove
  • Stow small appliances
  • Hide soaps, cleaning items
  • Hide dish towels, sponges
  • Clear sink of dishes
  • Put away draining rack
  • Organize items on open shelves
  • Place bowl of fruit on counter
Interior: Dining Room
  • Straighten/push in dining chairs
  • Add centerpiece, candles
  • Set the table for dinner
  • Add a vase of flowers
  • Add a bottle of wine, glasses
Interior: Bedrooms
  • Make the beds
  • Arrange decorative pillows
  • Put away clothing, shoes
  • Clean under the bed
  • Clear surfaces of clutter​
Interior: Bathrooms
  • Make the bathrooms sparkle
  • Hang fresh towels
  • Clear counters of toiletries
  • Clean mirrors
  • Clean toilet and close lid
  • Remove all items from tub and shower
Daytime Site Preparation Checklist.pdf
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