Your home’s first showing happens online. Professional photography is one of the most powerful tools we use to attract buyers, increase showing activity, and help your home stand out.

At Stonefly Real Estate, photography is part of our strategic marketing plan. A little preparation makes a big difference—here’s how to get photo-ready.

🧹 Deep Clean (Camera-Level Clean)

• Floors vacuumed and mopped
• Baseboards wiped
• Windows and mirrors streak-free
• Kitchen and bathroom surfaces spotless
• Trash emptied

If it wouldn’t look good zoomed in, it shouldn’t be out.

🛋️ Declutter to Create Space

• Clear countertops
• Remove personal photos and paperwork
• Minimize furniture to improve flow
• Hide cords, remotes, pet items, and toys

Think model home, not lived-in home.

🖼️ Simplify & Neutralize

• Store bold or overly personal décor
• Straighten wall art and furniture
• Make beds with clean, neutral bedding

💡 Maximize Light

• Open all blinds and curtains
• Replace burnt-out bulbs
• Turn on lamps and overhead lights
• Use warm, consistent lighting

Natural light makes rooms feel larger, warmer, and more inviting.

🍳 Kitchens & Bathrooms Matter Most

Kitchen

• Clear countertops completely
• Remove dish racks, soap bottles, sponges
• Hide magnets and papers on the fridge

Bathroom

• Remove toiletries and personal items
• Close toilet lids
• Hang fresh, neutral towels

🌿 Boost Curb Appeal

• Sweep porches and walkways
• Move cars out of the driveway
• Put away trash bins, hoses, and tools
• Add a simple welcome mat or potted plant

🐾 Pet Prep

• Arrange for pets to be off-site
• Hide food bowls, crates, and litter boxes
• Vacuum pet hair from furniture and floors

✔️ Final Walk-Through (Right Before the Shoot)

• All lights on
• Ceiling fans off
• Toilet lids down
• Doors positioned as advised
• Trash removed
• Beds made, pillows fluffed
• Vacate the home so the photographer can efficiently do their job

🎯 Why This Matters

Homes that photograph well attract more views, more showings, and stronger offers. Professional photos help buyers emotionally connect before they ever walk through the door.

That’s how we create momentum.