Een goede eerste indruk is cruciaal bij de verkoop of verhuur van uw woning. Professionele foto's spelen hierbij een essentiële rol. Met de juiste voorbereiding kunt u ervoor zorgen dat uw huis op zijn best wordt vastgelegd, wat de aantrekkingskracht op potentiële kopers of huurders vergroot. In deze checklist vindt u praktische tips om uw woning optimaal voor te bereiden op een fotosessie, zodat deze de aandacht trekt die het verdient.
General Maintenance
Make sure that all lighting works properly. Pay attention to spots such as those of the cooker hood.
Put all cables out of sight.
Repair minor defects such as loose door handles and crooked cupboard doors, loose curtain rails, released wallpaper, damaged or missing skirting, etc.
Repaint inside and outside when necessary.
Clean up tips
Store your belongings (temporarily) in a storage room / garage / boiler room or in cupboards. The photographer generally does not come there
Remove personal items, such as pictures
House in general
Clean all windows and mirrors without streaks
Make sure the floor is empty and clean in every room
Open all window covering, curtains and luxaflex
Make sure the rooms are not too full
In case of pets please remove the dog bed, litter box, scratching post, food bowl, etc.
Remove waste bins
Remove ashtrays
Remove personal items such as photo frames and collections
Do not put anything on chairs for storage (you will see this in the photos)
Make sure that the window sills are not too full
Make sure it is also tidy behind the door
Remove as many plugs from the sockets as possible
Green plants in nice pots and other accesoires creates a nice atmosphere
House inside
Entrance
Provide a tidy entrance
Remove jackets and shoes as much as possible
Remove doormats if they are outdated
Living room
Remove loose and unnecessary items such as news letters, remote controls, mail, etc.
Put new candles in the standards
Put fresh flowers in vases
Kitchen
Make sure the kitchen is clean and tidy
Remove towels
Empty the worktop
Place a bowl of fresh fruit
Bedrooms
Change beds and make them with neutral bedding
Remove clothes and close the (clothing) cabinets
Put away toys and keep them out of sight as much as possible
Open the curtains
Put away chargers and keep bedside tables empty
Bathroom and toilet
Clean the toilet and close the lid
Remove lime stains around the bathroom
Clean and / or work the joints
Remove all care and cleaning products
Remove rugs and used towels
Place nice, clean towels
House outside
Mow the grass, remove weeds from the garden and green deposits / moss from the tiles
Wipe the garden or the balcony and sidewalk
Put the trash cans out of sight.
Make it as empty as possible with only the essentials such as a garden set / BBQ without cover, etc.
Place some fresh outdoor plants and flowers.
Just before the photographer comes
Review the checklist one last time. Is everything clean and tidy?
Turn off all the lights and close the windows
Make sure there are as few residents and pets at home as possible
Remove the car from the garage or from the driveway and temporarily park it in a different location
