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Missoula Real Estate Photo Prep Checklist
How to prepare a home for real estate photos. Forward this to your seller 48 hours before the shoot — 30 minutes of prep is the difference between good photos and great ones.
Whole home
- Turn on every light — lamps included — and replace burned-out bulbs
- Open all blinds and curtains
- Turn off ceiling fans and TVs
- Hide cords, chargers, remotes, and power strips
- Remove personal photos where privacy matters to the seller
- Put away pet beds, bowls, crates, and toys
Kitchen
- Clear countertops — leave at most one or two styled items
- Remove magnets and papers from the refrigerator
- Hide dish soap, sponges, towels, and drying racks
- Empty the sink and take out the trash
Bathrooms
- Clear counters of toiletries entirely
- Close toilet lids
- Hang fresh, matching towels
- Remove shampoo bottles from showers and tub edges
Bedrooms
- Make all beds; straighten pillows and bedding
- Clear nightstands to a lamp and one item
- Hide laundry hampers and clothes
- Tidy closet floors if closets will be photographed
Exterior
- Move vehicles out of the driveway and away from the front of the home
- Coil hoses; store bins, tools, and toys
- Mow, edge, and sweep walkways (or clear snow in winter)
- Remove seasonal decorations unless intentionally staying
- Open patio umbrellas and stage outdoor furniture
Booking a shoot?
This checklist is sent automatically with every PMZ booking confirmation. Book your shoot or ask the concierge to walk you through package options.
