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How to prepare your home for a photoshoot

General guidelines

Upon the photographer's arrival, turn on all the lights to ensure maximum brightness. This will also help 'warm up' the ambiance. Make sure every lamp and ceiling light has a bulb and is plugged in.

If you have pets, place them in a room that has already been photographed to avoid disrupting the photographer's work or having them appear in the photos. Stay behind the photographer, or avoid crossing in front of the lens or appearing in mirrors. Keep in mind that the lens captures more than you might think! Turn off televisions and computer screens during the photoshoot.

Plan your home staging the day before or BEFORE the photographer’s arrival, not during the photo session.

Preparation/tips for outdoor photos

Clear the front of the house!

Park vehicles in the garage or across the street if possible. Never park directly in front of the house to ensure the photographer has an unobstructed view of your residence.

Store away any items that catch the eye, such as trash and recycling bins, hockey or basketball nets, bags of ice salt, tools (shovels), newspapers, flyers, etc.

If you don't have a garage, store these items in a shed or on the side of the house, out of view from the street. In winter, make sure your driveway and steps leading to the house are well shoveled.

Apply salt, rock dust, or another de-icing product to minimize ice patches from the street to your entrance. You could be held responsible for any accidents involving a visitor, broker, or photographer slipping! In summer, make sure your landscaping is neat and the grass is mowed.

Make it easy for the photographer to access your backyard!

Especially in winter, ensure the photographer can access the backyard. If possible, clear a path wide enough for someone to reach the back of the yard.

In summer, make sure all garden items, hoses, pool toys, and clothes on the line are stored and out of sight. If you have pets, be sure to pick up any droppings left in the yard.

Preparation/tips for indoor photos

The entrance

Avoid having coat racks or make sure they are clear. Store shoes, boots, umbrellas, and coats out of sight. Unless the weather requires it, remove rugs and small mats from the floor.

The living room

Avoid clutter! A rocking chair, too many plants, too many cushions, too many portraits or collectibles, and unsorted remote controls can all distract from the beauty of your room...

The kitchen

Clear kitchen counters: items like a food processor, breadbox, dishes, and pots in the sink are all visual distractions. Remove rugs and small mats from the floor (to avoid giving buyers the impression you're trying to hide a floor defect such as broken planks or cracked tiles).

Remove dish towels from the oven handle and cabinet doors. Remove all decorations, photos, magnets, and other items from the fridge. Take external garbage bins, stainless steel, or plastic ones, and store them out of sight during the photo shoot. If you have pets, be sure to remove any food bowls. You can consult with the photographer to see if certain bird cages need to be removed.

Bedrooms

Ensure beds are made (box spring not visible) and that clothes and toys are stored out of sight. Make sure desktops and dressers are clear. Remove rugs and small mats from the floor. If possible, store unnecessary items like exercise equipment, stationary bikes, etc.

Bathrooms and powder rooms

Ensure the toilet lid is down. Remove cleaning products (shampoo bottles, soap, etc.) from bath and shower ledges and place them out of sight, along with toothpaste and toothbrushes.

Move (or remove) any tissue boxes and improperly placed towels. Remove any towels or clothing behind the bathroom door. Remove rugs and small mats from the floor.

Photoshoot procedure

Once your real estate broker has requested a photoshoot, a member of our service department will schedule an appointment with you. An appointment will be set for a predetermined day, within a 2-4 hour time window based on your availability and the photographer's route in your area.

Upon arrival, our photographer will introduce themselves and briefly explain the photoshoot process, and may provide some additional instructions and/or recommendations if needed. The photographer will take photos of each interior room that you give them access to; exterior photos will also be taken during their visit. The photographer will sort and keep the photos that best showcase your home. Typically, garages, closets, walk-ins, and other storage spaces are not photographed (these are great places to store unwanted items during the photoshoot!).

Our photographer will take a proportional number of photos of your property. It is not possible for the photographer to show you the photos taken during the session. If you have specific instructions, share them with the photographer at the start of the session. Each photoshoot lasts about 30 to 45 minutes.

The photos will be selected and available as soon as possible after the photoshoot (within 24 business hours), provided no special circumstances arise.

Courtesy of EGP TechnoVirtuel Inc. ©2014

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