Real Estate Photography Checklist & FAQ
Prep Checklist:
Exterior:
- Remove cars from the driveway
- Sweep sidewalks, porches and decks
- Pickup leaves, sticks and toys from the yard
- Turn on any water features
- Straighten and arrange any outdoor furniture
- Hide outdoor trash cans
Interior:
- Turn on all lights
- Replace any missing or burnt out bulbs
- Turn off ceiling fans
- Open curtains and blinds
- Turn off Tv’s
- Secure pets, hide pet toys and supplies
- Toilet seats down and hide toiletries
- Hide soaps and shampoos from showers and tubs
- Remove clutter from countertops
- Make beds and clean floors
- Plan to be out of the way (don’t want to be in the photos)
What To Expect:
- Appointments normally take 30-45 minutes
- It’s ok if it’s cloudy, all exterior images are edited with a blue sky
- All rooms are photographed unless instructed not to
- I’m happy to blur out faces in family portraits if requested
- Your agent will receive the photos next day
How to download your photos on a Mac
How to Download Photos from a Google Drive Folder Link on a Mac:
- Open the Link: Click the Google Drive folder link you were given—it will open in your web browser.
- Select the Photos: Hold Command (⌘) and click each photo you want to download, or press Command + A to select all.
- Download: Right-click on one of the selected photos (or click the three dots at the top-right) and choose Download.
- ZIP File: The photos will be compressed into a ZIP file and downloaded to your Downloads folder.
- Unzip: Double-click the ZIP file to unzip and access the photos.