Exterior is uncluttered, bins are hidden out of sight, and if possible cars not parked on drive or in front of the house. The same goes for garden tools and equipment (including hoses, toys, bikes, and sports equipment) should be stored away out of sight. Clear the driveway of any debris or mess, mow the lawn, and any garden furniture to be uncovered.
Make sure the property is clean and tidy inside and outside. This is the most crucial aspect to not be neglected when marketing a property.
As we enter the property, we don’t want to be greeted by a pile of shoes, flipflops and jackets, so all of these should be stored out of sight.
All the curtains and blinds are open, to maximise light coming in.
Kitchen is one of the most important room in any property, therefore removing small appliances and kitchen objects which have found their permanent home on work surfaces and counters is advisable. Knife blocks, chopping boards and dish racks should be removed, if possible, to maximise space, with one or two appliances, such as a coffee machine, bread maker or slow cooker, left in place. Personal items such as fridge magnets and children's drawings, photographs, cleaning products, brooms, and mops should be stored out of sight, as should waste bins.
The kitchen is a great area to place a bowl of arranged fresh fruit as a focal point for photographs.
The kitchen is a great area to place a bowl of arranged fresh fruit as a focal point for photographs.
Dinning room. Arrange all the chairs neatly and symmetrically, remove personal items (photographs, drawings,etc).If possible place a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
Home office. Turn OFF all laptops, pcs, and tvs. Remove clutter and personal items but show the storage solutions.
Living room. As the second most important place in any property, please ensure you Hide away any stray wires and remove items like magazines, TV remote controls, and toys. Plump up cushions and arrange throws neatly over your sofas.
Bedrooms. Remove all unnecessary items to create more floor space – the more floor buyers can see, the bigger the room will appear in the photos. Store away any items of clothing and remove personal items from surfaces. As your bed is the focal point of the room, dress it to look comfortable and inviting. Arrange pillows neatly and add some cushions and a throw, ensuring anything stored under the bed is out of sight of the camera.
Bathrooms. Clean reflective surfaces such as mirrors, shower walls, close toilet lids, remove bath and shower items, store toilet brushes, plungers, and wastebaskets. Store towels, unless intentionally arranged. Small succulent plants offer a fresh perspective in bathrooms.
At a minimum, the house should look clean and organized.
Decluttering countertops go along way in making a home look open and inviting.
Smaller things, such as removing visible garbage cans, can also make the house look cleaner.
Big plush toys and funny shaped pillows don’t look good in photos.
Less things on the floor means the space will appear larger and more inviting, leaving room for the prospective buyer’s imagination to feel the space.
As equal importance of all the above is to avoid showing other humans or pets in the frame, leaving the photographer space to work.