General

Declutter! Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house.
Keep accessories and objects on the furniture restricted to groups of 1, 3, or 5 items.
Replace any burnt out light bulbs and ensure all light bulbs are the same color temperature.
If possible, remove items that are not designated for the room they are currently in. An example would be a treadmill in the bedroom.
Remove any items taped to walls
Open blinds and curtains
Remove hidden items from under the bed, behind furniture, placed on chairs
Remove any newspapers, magazines, stacks of papers and mail
Put away any space heaters, fans, vaporizers and dehumidifiers, phones and remote controls
Remove pet food bowls, litter boxes, and toys
Remove any unsightly doormats or rugs that might be hiding nice flooring.
Turn off all TVs, computers, and ceiling fans
Conceal power cords
Make beds, straighten picture frames, and organize pillows.

Clear all unnecessary objects from the kitchen countertop
Remove items from the front, sides, and top of the refrigerator
Make sure no dirty dishes are in the sink
Clean all appliances
Remove tablecloths
Close all toilet lids
Put away all toiletries. This includes items left on the vanity, exposed shelving, and in the bath and shower areas
Coordinate towels in one or two colors, or remove if they aren't in great shape
Make sure mirrors are clean.
Hide garbage cans, toilet brushes, and scales. If this isn’t possible, make sure they are empty and clean.
Put away dish soap, and disposable plastic hand soap containers.
Remove calendars that can date a listing
Straighten bar stools and chairs

Remove yard clutter, put away hoses and any signs from your yard
Trim bushes and trees
Mow the lawn and weed if applicable
Apply fresh mulch or pine straw
Remove or replace dead plants or flowers
If possible, hide garbage cans
Remove cars parked in the driveway or that are parked in front of the house
Make sure windows are clean
Power wash decking, exterior, and driveway if needed
Organize deck furniture, uncover grill, make sure toys or unnecessary items are removed

Feel free to do a walkthrough with the photographer upon arrival but avoid following them throughout the session.
If you have limited space consider designating a secondary room or garage for temporary storage ahead of time instead of trying to move items from room to room while we're onsite.
Make sure pets are out of the home or kenneled.
We won't be staging your home so please make arrangements with your realtor or stager prior to our session.
Please be patient while we're there. Great images are critical for marketing and it's in our best interest to have enough time to capture the images of your home.
I don't usually photograph closets, pantries, or garages unless they are a selling feature of your home. If they are, please make sure they are organized and clean for the session.