Shoot
Ready!

We love a house that is Shoot Ready!

Why?

Because it allows us to concentrate our full focus and spend the allocated time on creating a collection of striking images that best capture the spaces and vibe of the home. The aim is to grab the attention of more buyers which translates into more interest and ultimately achieving the desired sale price.

Here are some pointers to get you starting on getting your home Shoot Ready and help us produce the best possible images.

The Outside

  1. Weed and mulch all the garden beds, and mow the lawn a few days before the shoot. This will give the grass a chance to bounce back and green up. That way it’ll look green and lush in the photos.

  2. Put away any garden tools, hoses and anything else that doesn’t belong. If you don’t have room in the shed or garage, then store it on the blind side of the house. Most of the time we only shoot from the corner of the garden, looking back towards the house, on the alfresco side. So the other side of the house can be used for storage.

  3. Hide the bins. Ensure they’re away from any windows, and wouldn’t be visible in the front or backyard shots.

  4. For twilight shoots, ensure all the outdoor lights are working. This includes all floodlights that are sensor activated. They need to come on early and stay on for a while. This is done by adjusting the lux and time settings.

  5. Remove clothes off the line and all the pegs as well.

  6. Clean decks and concrete in advance so it has a chance to dry properly. Partially dried concrete ends up looking patchy.

  7. Remove any cars from the driveway prior to us arriving.

The Inside

  1. Put on your interior designer hat and have a go at it yourself, or work with a professional. Your agent can refer you to some.

  2. Set up the garage or one of the minor bedrooms (preferably not the one with a window to the backyard) as a temporary storage space. Moving items from one space to another as we shoot breaks the flow and prevents us from taking photos that capture multiple spaces. For example, a kitchen and meals shot.

  3. De clutter, but don’t empty out the spaces. If you go barebones then it’ll look cold and uninviting.

  4. Rule of thumb: If in doubt, take it out. If you are not sure if a piece of furniture or a decorative item is working, don’t keep it.

  5. Take out all personal products from the bathrooms, leaving only decorative items. If your shower has a niche, you might like to leave something in there to highlight it.

  6. De personalise the house. The aim is to have the buyers imagine the space as their own.

  7. Drop into your favourite thrifty store, and pick up a few decorative pieces to fill up any empty spaces that might need a bit of attention.

Messy homes do sell the same as tidy ones, so what’s the point of doing all that work?

Well, that little bit of effort that goes into patching any cracks, painting any damaged walls, cleaning the gardens, and styling the property usually translates into a few extra thousands of dollars to the selling price.

Getting things right is not complicated and nothing to stress about. Your agent will work closely with you, and during the shoot, we are more than happy assist with any final touches to make things as perfect as possible.

We look forward to playing our part and creating media that will assist in achieving the desired outcome.