Tips & tricks to maximize your results

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Below please find several tips for a successful real estate photo session. We highly recommend that the agent or broker arrive early at least 15 minutes before our appointment to verify that the home is photo-ready. If you have any questions about preparing the property please feel free to contact us.

Interior Tips:

• Turn on all lights, replace burned out bulbs and replace all bulbs with daylight balanced lights for a cooler look.
• Lower all blinds and keep them open.  
• If the windows have curtains, open them.
• Clean and vacuum floors.
• Fluff and straighten pillows on sofas and chairs.
• Turn off all ceiling fans.
• Turn off all televisions, computers and other screens.
• Unplug and hide all non-essential electrical cords.
• Clean all your windows and mirrors.
• Make sure beds are made.
• Close toilet lid and fold all towels in bathrooms.
• Close shower door or curtain(s).
• Remove all toiletries, bar soaps, bottles, etc.
• Showcase your floors by removing all bath or floor mats.
• Clean off counter tops in bathrooms and kitchen.
• Place a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table or counter to add color.
• Make sure dining room table and chairs are clean and straight.
• Remove any clutter from exterior of refrigerator.
• De-clutter the home by removing cleaning supplies, magazines, toys, etc.

Exterior Tips:

• Garage doors should be closed.
• No cars parked in driveway or front of the house.
• Clean and sweep driveways, sidewalks and patios.
• Hide trash cans, lawn and garden tools.
• Mow the yard and remove all lawn debris.
• Disconnect garden hoses.
• Remove all flags, other decorations and other signs.
• Enhance curb appeal with landscaping and/or flowers.
• Put patio umbrellas up and remove BBQ grill covers.
• Clean swimming pool and put away cleaning equipment.
• Close all windows and lower blinds to the same height.

Interior Tips:

• Turn on all lights, replace burned out bulbs and replace all bulbs with daylight balanced lights for a cooler look.
• Make sure that any pantry or other items are stowed and off the floor.
• Open all blinds and keep them open.  
• If the windows have curtains, open them.
• Clean and vacuum floors.
• Make sure that all appliances are clean.
• Fluff and straighten pillows on sofas and chairs.
• Turn off any ceiling fans.
• Turn off all televisions.
• Uncover and turn on all instrument screens.
• Unplug and hide all non-essential electrical cords.
• Clean all your windows and mirros.
• Make sure beds are made.
• Close toilet lid and fold all towels in bathrooms.
• Remove all toiletries, bar soaps, bottles, etc.
• Showcase your floors by removing all bath or floor mats.
• Clean off counter tops in bathrooms and kitchen.
• Place artwork, a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table or counter to add color.
• Clean and remove any clutter from counter tops and other areas that will detract from images.
• Make sure Engine Room or Compartment has been detailed and/or cleaned.

Exterior Tips:

The very best time to schedule your boat photography is the day of or day after your boat has been cleaned and detailed.

• Ensure that all lines are coiled and stowed.
• All fenders are stowed.
• All overhead canvas is clean or removed and stowed as approrpiate.
• Remove canvas covers from deck furniture, tender, and davit.
• Place all cushions and padding as appropriate.
• Remove all exterior window coverings.
• Make sure that all exterior windows and stainless are clean.