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Serving Tampa & Orlando
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Schedule An Appointment
The Majority of home buyers start their search online, so it is extremely important to make the first impression count! Follow the tips below to prepare your home for the best real estate photos & Video Possible
THOROUGHLY CLEAN WHOLE HOUSE (VACUUM CARPET, MOP HARD FLOORS, CLEAN COUNTERTOPS, 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
TURN ALL COMPUTER SCREENS OFF
OPEN BLINDS/WINDOW TREATMENTS TO LET IN OUTSIDE LIGHT
REMOVE PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHS (OR REPLACE WITH GENERAL LANDSCAPE/OBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS)
MAKE ALL BEDS
REMOVE SMALL FLOOR RUGS TO REVEAL ACTUAL FLOORING
PLACE ALL SHOES/JACKETS IN CLOSETS
FRONT EXTERIOR (FRONT YARD)
• CLOSE GARAGE DOORS
• REMOVE CARS FROM DRIVEWAY AND FRONT OF HOME
• CLEAN UP LANDSCAPING (MOW, TRIM SHRUBS, CLEAR LEAVES)
• REMOVE EMPTY PLANTERS
• USE BROOM TO REMOVE COBWEBS FROM EAVES AND DOOR FRAMES
• REMOVE VISIBLE WATER HOSES
• REMOVE TOYS, SPORTS BALLS, BASKETBALL GOALS, SOCCER GOALS, ETC.
REAR EXTERIOR (BACK YARD)
• CLEAN PORCH, TIDY UP OUTDOOR TABLES/CHAIRS/CUSHIONS
• PILLOWS/CUSHIONS SHOULD BE FRESH, NOT FADED
• CLEAR OUT KID’S TOYS, BALLS, FRISBEES, ETC.
• CLEAN POOL
• REMOVE POOL VACUUM/CLEANER HOSE
• HIDE POOL CLEANING SUPPLIES
• TURN ON POOL FOUNTAINS/WATER FEATURES
• REMOVE VISIBLE WATER HOSES
• REMOVE TRASH CANS
CLEAR COUNTERTOPS 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.
HIDE GARBAGE CANS IN PANTRY OR CLOSET
REMOVE DISHES FROM SINK, PLACE IN DISHWASHER
• CLEAR TABLE, DUST AND POLISH THE TABLE TOP
• USE DECORATIVE PLACE SETTING IF AVAILABLE
• FEATURE ONE CENTER PIECE SUCH AS A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS
• STRAIGHTEN ALL CHAIRS AND SPACE THEM EVENLY
• REMOVE CHILD SEATS/BOOSTER CHAIRS
REMOVE STACKS OF MAGAZINES, PAPERS, MAIL, ETC.
DE-CLUTTER FIREPLACE MANTEL/HEARTH (NO MORE THAN 5 ITEMS, INCLUDING ART)
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FIREPLACE AND RE-PAINT IF NEEDED
FLUFF AND ARRANGE FURNITURE PILLOWS
REMOVE ALL KID’S TOYS
CLEAR COUNTERTOPS COMPLETELY. NO SOAP, TOOTHBRUSHES, MEDICATIONS, DEODORANT, ETC.
PUT TOILET SEATS DOWN
CLOSE CLOSET DOORS
REMOVE SHAMPOO, SOAP, LOOFAHS, ETC. FROM SHOWERS AND TUBS
REMOVE DIRTY TOWELS – LEAVE OUT ONLY NEW, UNUSED TOWELS
REMOVE FLOOR MATS
• MAKE BED, INCLUDING DECORATIVE PILLOWS/SHAMS IF AVAILABLE
• PRESS BED LINENS AND BED SKIRTS
• CLEAR NIGHTSTANDS OF ALL PERSONAL ITEMS
• STORE AWAY PHONE/TABLET CHARGING CABLES
• REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM TOP OF DRESSERS
• REMOVE FAMILY PHOTOS FROM WALLS
• CLEAN UNDER BED, REMOVING ITEMS THAT MAY SHOW IN THE PHOTOS
•REMOVE PERSONALIZED NAMES FROM WALLS
• REMOVE WALL STICKERS/POSTERS
• REMOVE DIAPER GENIES
• CLEAN UNDER BED, REMOVING ITEMS THAT MAY SHOW IN THE PHOTO
PLACE FOOD AND WATER BOWLS IN PANTRY OR CLOSET
PLACE PET BEDS/TOYS IN PANTRY OR CLOSET
USE LINT ROLLER ON FURNITURE TO REMOVE PET HAIR
CONTAIN PETS IN HIDDEN CRATE OR OUTSIDE
CLEAR BACK YARD OF PET WASTE/TOYS
Selling your home is like selling a product – it must be marketed correctly to reach a specific buyer. Although your furnishings and decor are great for your lifestyle, it’s important to optimize your home for the future buyer.
Although ENVISIONS would love to help you style your home, we do not have the skill set required to do so. When we arrive to take photos of your property, we ask that all staging and cleaning be done prior to our arrival. To efficiently maintain our busy schedule and deliver the level of service our clients expect, we can not spend unnecessary time at the home waiting for it to be cleaned, dusted, de-cluttered, organized, etc.
Please review the previous sections for tips on preparing your home for real estate photography, and note that we are not responsible and will not partake in any of the following duties while photographing your home:
WE DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING:
Move or re-arrange your home or properties furniture
Make beds, clean, dust or de-clutter items in the home or property
Pick up toys or yard items that have been left out
Photoshop vehicles, walls, damaged walls, power lines, wall pictures, cords, and other items left out
Touch personal bathroom supplies (this includes shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant, towels or any other personal items)
