Getting your home ready for your photoshoot!

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Here are some tips to help your property look it's B​EST and get our photographer done on time and have your property look its best for showings from Curb360 Real Estate Visual Media Experts. The little things can make a big difference.

Here is a simple to follow
TO-DO list

Outdoors:

  • Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery, consider planting flowers.

  • Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be in good shape.

  • Mow the lawn; make sure the driveway & entryway are free of clutter (toys, bikes, trash cans etc.)

  • Remove pool cleaning hoses along with pool toys from and around the pool.

Living Areas and Bedrooms:

  • Remove clutter and tidy up shelves and table tops.

  • Move excess furniture out of rooms. You want the space clean, open, and clutter-free (dog crates, tray tables, remote controls, etc...)

  • Replace burnt out light bulbs; great photography requires proper lighting.

  • Vacuum, clean the windows and surfaces.

Kitchen:

  • Clean off kitchen counters; remove any clutter.

  • Make sure dirty/clean dishes are out of the sink & put away.

  • Remove Garbage cans.

Bathrooms:

  • Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored away.

  • Close toilet lid and remove garbage cans.

  • Clean mirrors & glass surfaces, smears and spots on mirrors will show up big time.

  • Hang nice towels neatly from towel bar.

Overall/General:

  • Clean floors and surfaces look best in photos.

  • Blinds set at a 45 degree downward angle

  • Check the basics around the property to make sure it is clutter-free and picture ready.

  • Turn on all lights when the photographer arrives.

  • Try not to be in the room the photographer is photographing as you may end up in the photo.

  • Keep pets out of area that photographer is working.