PHOTO SETUP

To ensure that our professional photographers capture your property in the best light, please ensure the following set up is completed prior to the photographer arriving at the property. If you are unable to attend the property to perform the setup, please let us know and we will arrange for a staff member to attend (additional fees apply). 

We only ever use vetted professional photographers with experience in real estate photography. If we have identified potential improvements that you wish to implement prior to professional photography being undertaken, you can delay the photo shoot until you have implemented the improvements. 

When you are ready, please complete the go live section of the onboarding form - this will automatically notify the photographer to contact you.

If you need us to do a double check for you prior to having the photos taken a staff member can attend in person (Jervis Bay area) or we can do a virtual walkthrough over zoom.

GETTING YOUR PROPERTY READY FOR PHOTOS

Studies have shown that on average, we humans have an attention span of 8 seconds. This means your holiday property listing only has a very short amount of time to wow potential customers.

High quality photos are a great way to capture the attention of customers. They are the modern-day equivalent of a shop window, allowing customers to browse before they buy.

It is important, therefore, to furnish your holiday home in the best possible way for these photographs. In this article we have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you get your holiday home photo shoot ready.

SETTING UP the Property in General

• Remove any clutter and overly personal items.

• Make sure that there aren’t any clothes or washing drying on racks or clothing lines.

• Plenty of natural light always helps properties to look their best, so make sure to open all curtains and blinds.

• Replace any light globes that may have gone out, even in smaller lamps – the more light in your property, the better.

• Fresh flowers and house plants are also a good way to brighten up homes.

• Tuck any wires or cables out of sight.

• Property should be fully cleaned no more than 7 days prior to photo shoot (more than 7 days properties can become dusty)

• Beds are set up with full linen, pillows (2 per single bed, 4 per queen) plumped and standing up at 45-degree angle

• Cushions neatly arranged on couches and/or beds.

• Patio / French doors are fully opened.

• Remote controls out of sight, or neatly arranged.

• Lights switched on.

• Artworks / photos on walls are levelled.

• Kitchen benchtops uncluttered.

• Fridge / freezer free of brochures or fridge magnets (PHH magnets excepted!).

• Items that guests do not receive (such as bottles of wine or food) not displayed.

Kitchen and Dining Rooms

• Move bins out of sight.

• Clean worktops and tidy away tea towels.

• Wash, dry and put away all dishes.

• Any pet beds or food bowls should be hidden.

• Close all cupboards.

Living Areas

• Tidy up, straighten and plump cushions, make sure throws are folded neatly.

• Move any children’s toys or magazines out of sight.

• Make sure any TVs are switched off.

Bedrooms

• Before you make the bed, make sure that the pillow cases, duvet cover and sheet have all been ironed.

• Make sure the bed is made neatly with tasteful bedding that matches the decor of the room.

• Any under bed storage should be well hidden.

• Drawers and wardrobe doors should be closed.

Bathroom

• Make sure everything is clean and that there are no streaks on shower doors.

• Ensure the toilet lid is down.

• Personal toiletries should be removed. Complimentary shampoos/shower gels should be arranged to be aesthetically pleasing.

• Towels should complement the decor and need to be folded or rolled tidily.

LAUNDRY

• Remove any personal items of clothing or shoes.

• Make sure that any cleaning products or washing powders are tidied away in a cupboard.

• Empty washers and dryers, making sure that the doors have been closed.

Property Exterior and Garden

• Tidy away any gardening equipment and clutter, such as hoses, empty plant pots and bins.

• Tidy up flower beds as well as any window and hanging baskets.

• Clean windows if required.

• Outdoor entertaining areas swept & clean.

• Outdoor furniture – covers removed.

• BBQ uncovered and clean.

• Windows clean and free of cobwebs.

• Flyscreens clean with no tears.

• Vehicles not parked in driveways or outside property.

• Lawns and edges mowed, no weeds in garden.

• Cobwebs removed from eaves, windows and verandas.

• Garbage bins are hidden