THP Houston Real Estate Photographers
Prepare the home as you would for a showing. It’s time to shine!
Outside
- Park vehicles away from the front of the house prior to the photographer’s arrival
- Absolutely no contractors can be working outside or inside the property at the time of the shoot
- Mow grass and remove all debris from the sidewalks and driveways
- Power wash sidewalks and driveways if needed
- Place garbage and recycling cans inside the garage
- Remove all seasonal decorations
- Remove pet waste
- Hide children’s toys and pet-related items
- Remove and store pool cleaner, nets and chemical bottles
- Turn all fans off
- Make sure water sprinklers do not run before or during the shoot
- Roll up or store hoses
- Neatly arrange patio furniture
- Cover or clean grills
Inside
Overall Preparation
- Have all light bulbs working and turned on prior to the photographer’s arrival
- Turn all fans off
- Blinds down and open/window treatments pulled back
- Hide pet related items including bowls, kennels, beds, toys, etc.
- Place pets in a separate room or garage
- Remove all seasonal decorations
Kitchen
- Remove all magnets, photos, etc. from refrigerators
- Hide garbage cans in pantry or garage
- Empty the sink and remove dish soap/cleaning supplies
- Turn on lights above the sink, stove and under/above cabinets
- Clear the kitchen counters, less is more
Bathroom
- Hide all toiletries (shampoo/conditioners, toothbrushes, soaps etc.)
- Hide robes, dirty clothes, hampers, garbage cans and scales
- Remove all rugs in the master bathroom
- Clean mirrors
Twilight Photos
- Park vehicles away from the front of the house
- Turn all lights on inside and outside the house including pool and spa (no flood lights)
- Blinds down and open/window treatments pulled back
- Turn off all inside and outside fans
- Place garbage and recycling cans inside the garage
- Spa and water features on
- Outdoor gas fire areas lit (no wood-burning fire pits)