08/14/2025
📣 TIP OF THE WEEK!!!! 📣
If you’re prepping your home for professional listing photos, READ THESE TIPS!!!! You want it to feel light, spacious, and welcoming!!!
Here’s a detailed step-by-step checklist ✅
1. Declutter Like a Photographer Is Watching
• Remove personal items: Family photos, fridge magnets, toothbrushes, pet bowls, laundry baskets.
• Clear counters: In kitchens and bathrooms, leave only 1–2 decorative or functional items.
• Simplify shelves: Remove about half the items, and keep to a consistent color palette.
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2. Deep Clean Everything
• Floors: Vacuum, mop, or steam clean.
• Windows & mirrors: No streaks—light loves clean glass.
• Baseboards & walls: Dust and wipe; photographers often shoot from angles that show them.
• Bathrooms: Fresh towels (white or light-colored), sparkling faucets, and no toiletries in sight.
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3. Light It Up
• Open blinds & curtains: Let in as much natural light as possible.
• Replace bulbs: Make sure all bulbs match in color temperature (ideally warm white, ~2700–3000K).
• Turn on all lights: Even lamps you normally don’t use—more light = brighter photos.
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4. Stage Like a Pro
• Neutral but inviting: Add throw pillows, folded blankets, fresh flowers, or a bowl of fruit.
• Balanced furniture: Avoid pushing everything against the walls—photographers love depth.
• Add symmetry: Matching lamps, chairs, or decor pieces help photos feel harmonious.
• Greenery: A few plants can add life without feeling cluttered.
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5. Special Room Tips
Kitchen – Hide trash cans, remove dish racks, wipe stainless steel appliances.
Living Room – Fluff pillows, fold throws neatly, hide remotes and cords.
Bedroom – Make beds hotel-style, use neutral bedding, clear nightstands.
Bathroom – Close toilet lids, hang fresh towels, remove bathmats for a clean floor look.
Exterior – Mow lawn, sweep driveway, hide hoses/trash bins, add a doormat or potted plant.
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6. Day-of Photo Session
• Do one last walkthrough for clutter (cups, keys, coats).
• Open every door to make spaces feel inviting.
If you’re thinking about selling your house, contact me today, I’d be happy to help!!!
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