BEFORE THE SHOOT

• Determine which features you would like to highlight in the photographs

• Remove all clutter and furniture that may crowd the room or space

• Clean and stage the home, so it is “open house ready.”

• Replace any light bulbs that are not in working order

• The lawn should be cut and the yard tidy

DAY OF THE SHOOT

• Arrive 30 minutes before the shoot

• Open blinds and curtains

• Turn on all overhead lights and lamps, and turn off all ceiling fans

• Clear any remaining clutter from countertops and surfaces

• Make sure there are no vehicles parked in the driveway

• Hide garbage and recycling bins

PROPER AGENT PROTOCOL

• Be sure all cleanup and staging are done before the photographer arrives

• Keep in mind that the photographer is not permitted to move furniture or any of the homeowner’s property

• Point out the property’s best features to the photographer before the shoot begins

• Be available to answer questions and confer with your photographer during the shoot

Merchant Policies