Why PREP?

A little bit of preparation goes a long way

Give me a little to work with and the photos do the rest. Paying attention to these general guidelines will help ensure photos turn out beautiful.

The goal is a room a buyer can picture living in, not yours, theirs.

The goal is a room a buyer can picture living in, not yours, theirs.

The goal is a room a buyer can picture living in, not yours, theirs.

01 / INTERIORS

Prepare each room for real estate photos/video

Kitchen

  • Clear the counters

  • Get rid of extra small appliances that are sitting around, as well as stacks of paper or dishes that may be placed at the end of the counter.

  • Clear the school notices, crayon drawings, and magnets off of the fridge.

Living Room

  • The goal of the room should be to create a beautiful and comfortable space.

  • Remove any magazines. If bookshelves are in the room, take out half of the books and arrange the remaining books in a nice pattern.

  • Fluff pillows, fold throws and arrange neatly.

Family Room

  • Make sure to pick up any clutter and rearrange furniture to suit aesthetics versus use.

  • It is a good idea to pay attention to the way the electronic cords are arranged, and try to move them to a place so that they are out of sight. Fluff pillows, fold throws and arrange neatly.

Dining Room

  • Make sure the dining table is wiped down and the chairs are arranged neatly. You might consider adding a nice centerpiece on the table, such as bowl of fresh fruit or a floral arrangement.

  • Wipe the table, sweep the floor, and mop the floor to remove any marks.

Bedrooms

  • These rooms can attract a lot of clutter and personality - try to store away anything “loud” and put away the personal items.

  • You want the bed to look beautiful and inviting. Use a nice bedspread and big, fluffy pillows that are neatly arranged at the head of the bed.

Bathrooms

  • Besides matching towels and/or shower curtain, EVERYTHING should be put away. In the shower and tub, remove the shampoo, soaps, washcloths, and baby toys.

  • Finish it off by closing the toilet, and hang fresh towels on the towel rails.

02 / EXTERIORS

What about exteriors?

The exterior might just be the most important part of the home because first impressions can leave lasting marks.

  • Pull weeds

  • Trim trees and overgrown shrubs

  • Rake up the leaves

  • Mow the lawn and edge

  • Wrap up garden hoses but preferably put them away in the garage or shed

  • Pick up any items that may be laying around the yard

  • Cover dirt with mulch to make it look more attractive

  • Move cars out of the driveway

  • Sweep the porch and sidewalks If you have outdoor furniture, wipe it down & make sure that the cushions look clean

03 / QUESTIONS

Have questions?

Let me know if anything is confusing and I can walk you through best practices.