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REMOVE:

 

• Moving Boxes

• Papers, Stacks, and Piles of Mail, Art Projects, ETC.

• Downsize on all visible Toys, Games, Consoles, Books, Magazines

• Excess furniture (Large Ottomans, Extra Chairs)

• Items such as Musical Instruments, Exercise Equipment, hobby items like Sewing Machines, Crafts, etc.

• Any personal family items such as names on walls, family photos, memoranda, etc.

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Once your home is nearly empty, here are the next steps:

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Common Areas:

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• Ensure all light bulbs are working and ON prior to the photographer’s arrival (Including Lamps)

• Turn off all ceiling fans

• Blinds down and open

• Drapes pulled back or open

• Hide pet-related items including bowls, kennels, beds, toys, etc.

• Place pets in a separate room or garage

• Remove all seasonal decorations

• Remove bulky items that may take away from the size of rooms

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Kitchen:

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• Remove any rugs from the floors

• Remove all magnets, photos, etc. from refrigerators

• Hide garbage cans

• Empty the sink and remove dish soap and cleaning supplies & paper towels

• Remove dish racks from countertops

• Turn on lights above the sink, stove and under cabinets

• Clear the kitchen counters of dishes, small appliances, less is more!

 

Bedrooms:

 

• Make all beds free of wrinkles (fluff/arrange pillows)

• Make sure nothing can be seen from underneath the beds

• Remove all items from dressers, tables, nightstands, and any surfaces

• Put away temporary items such as laundry baskets, fans, trashcans etc.

• Clear the floors 

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Bathrooms:

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• Open shower curtains to one side

• Hide all toiletries (shampoo/conditioners, soaps, toothbrushes, etc.)

• Hide robes, laundry, bathroom scales and trash cans

• Hide Jewelry, Jewelry holders, makeup, hairbrushes

• Remove all rugs in the master bathroom

• Remove everything from sinks, backs of toilets, and all surfaces

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​Exterior:

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• Park vehicles away from the front of the house so they can’t be seen from inside the home

• Mow grass and remove all debris from the sidewalks and driveways

• Remove pet waste

• Remove children’s toys including larger items such as trampolines, playhouses, sandboxes, etc. 

• Put garbage and recycling cans inside the garage

• Roll up or store water hoses

• Hide any pet-related items like chains, bowls, toys, etc.

• Neatly arrange patio furniture

• Remove and store pool cleaner, nets, and chemical bottles

• Remove grill covers

• Cover or clean exterior of grills

• Make sure water sprinklers do not run for two hours before (we need driveways and patios dry)

• Remove all seasonal decorations

• No contractors can be working outside or inside the property at the time of the shoot - Maids, Painters, Handymen, etc.

 

​Twilight Photos:

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• Park vehicles away from the front of the house

• Turn all lights on inside and outside the house including pool and spa      

• Turn all fans off on the inside and the outside of the house

• Outdoor fire areas lit

• Flood lights, can lights, any other lights ON

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Feel free to print this checklist and check off your tasks as you complete them! We know it seems like a lot, but you'll be glad you made the effort!

 

Call or email if you have any questions at: 281-356-0965 or photos@iconicimagestx.com

 

See you soon,

Iconic Images Photography