Selling
Preparing your home for listing photos
Plan the walk-through before you spend a weekend packing or painting.
Start at the front door
Walk the route a visitor will take, from the driveway to the entry. Look for small distractions you can move before the photographer arrives, such as bins, packages or a garden hose.
Give each room a purpose
Clear a kitchen work surface and arrange chairs so visitors can see the path through the living room. Set aside one box for everyday items that need to come back out after the shoot.
Agree on priorities
Walk through with your agent and make two lists together: tasks to finish before photos and items to discuss before showings. That distinction helps you put the right work on the calendar.