Outdoors:

• Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery, consider planting flowers.
• Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be in good shape.
• Mow the lawn; make sure the driveway and entryway are free of clutter (toys, bikes, etc.).
• Winter - keep the sidewalks cleared of snow.

• Remove clutter and tidy up shelves and table tops.
• Move excess furniture out of rooms. You want the space clean, open, and clutter-free (remove dog crates, tray tables, etc.).
• Replace burnt out light bulbs; great photography requires proper light.
• Vacuum; clean the windows and surfaces.

• Clean off kitchen counters; remove any clutter.
• Make sure dirty/clean dishes are out of the sink and put away.
• Empty the garbage can.

• Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored away.
• Close toilet and empty the garbage.
• Clean mirrors and glass surfaces.
• Hang towels neatly from the towel bar.

• Clean floors and surfaces look best in photos.
• Check the basics around the property to make sure it is clutter-free and picture-ready.
• Turn on as many lights as you can when the photographer arrives.
• Try not to be in the room the photographer is shooting as you may end up in the photo.

• Move furniture.
• Clean or dust.
• Move garbage.
• Pick up/move clutter (toys, dirty dishes, dog toys, etc.).