What does Photo Ready really mean?
- Check the light bulbs-ALL of them, interior and exterior. I turn on every light for photographs. Replace any bulbs, lamps or light fixtures which are burnt, missing or performing poorly.
- Pack up family and personal photos. You're moving anyway, right?
- Pack up your nick-nacks, and collections. See above.
- Change out heavy window treatments for lighter and brighter
- Mow, shovel or rake-depending on the season
- Everything else the stager or listing agent puts on the list
- Turn on every light
- Open all the blinds, curtains
- Coil up the strings from the blinds
- Tuck away most of your kitchen counter appliances
- Paper towels don't photograph well-put them away
- Remove all evidence of a pet
- Put trash barrels, wheelbarrows, shovels, garden hoses, etc in the garage
- Park cars in the street, garage, or at the end of a long driveway
- Be sure that walkways, steps and entryways are clear
- Remove daily living necessities. Oral hygiene is good, but toothbrushes don't photograph well.
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