Preparing for a Real Estate Photography Appointment

(Meri Light Photography) — Wed, 05 May 2021 15:39:14 GMT

Preparing your home to present it in the best way is the most important thing you can do achieve your best results for price and ease!

Here is a checklist to assist you: Please have this checklist complete before my arrival.

General

Do a thorough surface clean
Turn all lights & replace any bad light bulbs
Keep all windows closed and open blinds to the same height/width.
Remove extra furniture
Turn all TV screens/PC monitors off
Remove all personal photographs, or framed personal keepsakes
Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring unless there is a stain
Place all shoes/jackets in closets (Declutter)
No plastic or paper showing

Outside

Remove all cars from driveways and away from the property
Close garage doors
Remove trash bins
Mow and edge grass front & back, trim overgrown trees and brushes
Remove any toys and sports equipment
Remove visible water hoses and empty planters and garden tools
Sweep up cuttings and leaves
Clean pool area

Kitchen

Straighten/push in chairs
Have nothing in your sink and wipe it dry
Clear countertops of clutter
Remove any small appliances that are easily stored
Remove fridge magnets and photos
Store dishes and put away draining rack
Hide soaps and cleaning items
Remove visible rubbish bins
Add a center piece such as flowers or candles to the tables
Hide hand towels unless they are for display only

Living Areas

Arrange the furniture to make room look large
Remove magazines and papers
Remove any gym equipment
Clear clutter from shelves and tables
Hide all remotes
Hide loose home theater cables

Bathrooms

Clear countertops completely
Remove toothbrushes and shavers
Clean all mirrors and bench tops
Hang fresh towels
Remove all items from bathtubs and showers
Clean toilet and CLOSE LIDS
Remove floor mats

Bedrooms

Remove any visible clothes and clutter
Hide personal items and visible cables
Close all closets
Make beds and straighten pillows
Remove items from bed side table
Close drawers
Clean under bed, remove items which might show
If possible remove personal images and wall stickers

Starting up (again) in a new area.

(Meri Light Photography) — Mon, 29 May 2017 19:28:23 GMT

So much of my business is based on referrals. When I first started out I gave away my sessions to local friends and family. Over time, the word got out and my fees became an addition to the household income. Unfortunately, I moved away from my client community and now I am squeezing in time to see them when I return home for a wedding and/or obligations back in that area.

I have been here since September and have had only a handful of local sessions. My photography business is my bread and butter. Recently, I began target marketing with this area in mind. My hopes are to eventually become a full time photographer.

Nothing is harder than starting over. I already gave away my work and started from the beginning. Now, I have to focus on doing this all over again. I have to for my family.

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Preparing for a Real Estate Photography Appointment

Starting up (again) in a new area.