Devonvp Home Readiness Guide - 20 Steps
- devonvp
- Jul 23, 2019
- 5 min read
Updated: May 30
Hello! Devon & Jas here. We will be the photographers, photographing your home/property.
The Devonvp Home Readiness Guide was curated to ensure your property is ready prior to our arrival! We've created a 20 step guide to help guide you through the process.
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1. Clear the driveway
Park all cars away from the front of the home.
Across the street, or in the garage, are great options.
Keep in mind to only park cars inside of the garage if you don't plan on having it photographed. We only photograph garages by request, or if there are unique features (i.e.: built in shelving, epoxy floors, etc.).
2. Hide all trash bins
Please hide them on the side of the home, or in the garage.
3. Turn off Sprinklers
Be sure to turn off all sprinklers and/or sprinkler timer systems.
4. Do not wet the driveway or backyard
5. Minimize furniture. Less is more
Remove furniture that is too big or makes a space look a bit tight/small. Having less furniture in a home makes the home appear bigger both in person, and in camera.
6. Make the beds
7. Remove personal items
Take down picture frames (unless you don't mind them being up). Hide toiletries, laundry baskets, etc.
8. Remove all signs of animals living in the home
We absolutely love animals! But! Keep in mind that potential buyers, may think otherwise.
Keep the pets with you in a room with the door shut, while we shoot the rest of the home. If you have dogs, consider taking them for a walk or to a dog park! :) Cats usually find a good hiding spot.
9. Turn on all lights & replace light bulbs
A day or two before the shoot, turn on all lights and replace the ones that are burnt out or that don't match. When we photograph the home, we require that all lights are turned on (If possible).
* Quick tip: Stay away from light bulbs that have a blue hue. Choose warm light bulbs instead *
10. Wash & put away the dishes
Keeping the sink and counters clear of dirty dishes elevates the look of a kitchen.
Also, please refrain from shoving items in ovens or microwaves. The camera will see them.
11. Clean all the windows
Windows are a very important element when shooting a home. In order for us to get photos of the home with windows that look crisp and clear, they need to be spotless.
Please don't hire window cleaners, or any contractors, on the same day of our scheduled shoot.
12. Open all blinds and curtains
By opening all the blinds and curtains, not only will it make the home look more welcoming, but it also makes the home appear more spacious.
13. Turn off all ceiling fans
14. Dust
Ceiling fan blades are often overlooked. We always turn them off for photoshoots.
15. Turn on the AC
This is not necessary, but no matter how cold a day may be here in California, when we shoot a home, we get hot! So, if you are able to get the AC running before we get there, we will greatly appreciate it :)
16. Make the home smell nice
Throw away trash. Add a personal touch to the home by bringing in those fresh flowers.
17. Clean the floors
Vacuum, mop, and sweep the floors a few hours prior to our arrival.
18. Open all doors
Open all the doors for the rooms we will be shooting. If the doors don't stay open consider purchasing some door stoppers.
19. Tripping Hazards
Please let us know of any tripping hazards, or hazards in general-- in the home.
20. Make sure the for sale sign is put up AFTER we shoot the property. This is a must, in order to be MLS compliant.
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to not shoot, and/or cancel a shoot that we deem to be unsafe, and/or not ready. If upon arrival, the shoot is cancelled due to its unsafe/unready condition(s) a cancellation fee will be applied.
Thank you so much for reading the Devonvp Home Readiness Guide!
We hope this helps! See you soon!
Devon & Jas
Devonvp Photography
www.devonvp.com
Getting Your Home Ready For A Twilight Session - 7 Step Devonvp Home Readiness Guide
Getting a home ready for a twilight session is easy (Compared to the list above)! We only shoot the exterior of the home for twilights.
Typically, twilight photography is added-on to regular daytime photography, so we will take the twilights after we've already photographed the inside & outside during the day.
There are just a few things that we need done to the exterior of the property, in order to make it look as great as possible for photos:
1. Turn on all exterior lights. Except for flood lights. Keep flood lights off.
Turning on all exterior lights really elevates the property. It creates the ambiance for the perfect backyard to relax in.
Flood lights typically are too bright, so instead of creating a nice relaxing space, it creates an overly lit space.
Also, consider purchasing solar pathway lights to elevate the space!
2. Clear the driveway
Park all cars away from the front of the home. Across the street, or in the garage, are great options.
3. Hide all trash bins
Please hide them on the side of the home where they wont be seen, or better yet in the garage!
4. Turn off sprinklers & sprinkler timers
5. Turn on all interior lights
Turning on all interior lighting including the garage light, create a very nice glow from the outside-- giving the property a more luxurious & inviting look.
6. Turn on pool light & pool/hot tub water features
7. Bring all pets inside the house, and away from any windows & glass doors facing the exterior front and back of the property.
We also do ask that you keep them in a room away from any windows facing the front and back of the property, as they will be visible.
That's it! Easy peasy.
We do ask that if you are home while we shoot the property, that you please stay inside and away from any windows that we may see while photographing your property/listing.
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to not shoot, and/or cancel a shoot that we deem to be unsafe, and/or not ready. If upon arrival, the shoot is cancelled due to its unsafe/unready condition(s) a cancellation fee will be applied.
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