Real Estate & NBA Photographer Jack Arent is working with your listing agent on the marketing of your home. Here are some tips to help prepare for your upcoming home photo shoot.

General Preparation Tips

• Clean all windows

• Turn on all interior and exterior lights

• Replace broken bulbs with same color intensity bulbs

• Turn off ceiling fans

• Open blinds and open/straighten curtains

• Level crooked picture frames

• Remove clutter such as loose papers and magazines

Exterior Preparation Tips

• Remove trash/recycling bins from front & back yards

• Use your garage as storage if it’s not going to be photographed

• Remove dead plants and coil garden hose

• Turn on fountains / remove pool sweep

• Remove vehicles/trailers from driveway, & street if possible

Kitchen Preparation Tips

• Empty sink completely, remove soap pump, sponge etc.

• Remove all storage containers and garbage/recycling cans

• Remove unnecessary appliances: rice maker, coffee maker, etc.

• Remove magnets and pictures from refrigerator

• Wipe down counter tops and reflective surfaces

• Put away pots and pans and drying wash rack

Bathroom Preparation Tips

• Remove toothbrushes and products from countertops

• Remove all products & loofah from tub & shower

• Remove used towels and replace with new

• Hide garbage can and close toilet lids

• Remove toilet cleaning products/plunger

Living Room & Office Preparation Tips

• Organize paperwork, magazines & bookshelves

• Turn off TV’s and computers, put away remote controls

• Remove extra furniture, extra pillows and exercise equipment

• Hide charging cables and loose wires

Bedroom Preparation Tips

• Hide space heaters, fans and laundry baskets

• Clear nightstands and remove exercise equipment

• Make bed neatly and organize walk-in closet

Thank you for taking the time to prepare your home for photography, it truly takes a team to make your photo shoot run smooth and efficient. Photography will take between one and three hours inside and out of your home depending on the size, time of day and light exposure. We tend to end real estate photo shoots with exterior pictures.

Typically, homeowners leave the house so that we may photograph with ease. If you are outside or away during your shoot, please keep your cell phone available so that we may reach you with questions.

You are in good hands and we look forward to giving you our very best!