Achieve the Magazine Look Without the Big Expense!
To ensure we can capture your property looking it’s absolute best, we encourage you to share the following home preparation tips with your clients before the photo shoot. A little planning gives you the best opportunity to wow potential buyers and achieve a quick, profitable sale.
Interior
- De-clutter, de-clutter, de-clutter!
- Clear all surfaces, such as kitchen bench tops and bathroom vanities
- Open all curtains and windows
- Clean all windows (this one is often overlooked but very important!)
- Turn on all lights and ensure they’re working
- Remove personal items such as family photos
- Hide or remove power leads and chargers
- Turn off ceiling fans
- Remove floor mats and hall runners (decorative rugs are fine)
- Remove pet bowls and beds
- Store excess items and furniture in the garage
- If time is limited, spend less time cleaning and more time de-cluttering
Bedrooms
- Make beds
- Add and arrange cushions and throw pillows
- Clear items from under the bed (this often shows in photographs)
- De-clutter bedside tables and turn lamps on
- Remove personal items such as family photos
- Take down any posters
Living Rooms
- Turn off TVs
- Hide remotes, magazines and papers
- Remove exercise equipment
- Hide game consoles and their leads
- Remove excess furniture
- Add flowers or fruit to the dining table
Bathroom
- Remove floor and bath mats
- Clear vanity surfaces
- Clean shower screens and mirrors
- Remove all personal products from showers
- Hide laundry baskets and cleaning products
- Add one or two decorative items, such as candles or fresh flowers
Kitchen
- De-clutter bench tops and shelves
- Remove tea towels, dishcloths and dish racks
- Remove any visible bins
- Keep appliances to a minimum
- Remove magnets and papers from the fridge door
- Add one or two decorative items
Before your photo shoot, step back and view the property with a critical eye – how would a potential buyer see your home?
Attractively presenting your property will encourage interest from potential buyers and increase your sale price.
If time is limited, focus on de-cluttering your space rather than cleaning.