PROPERTY SHOOT PREPARATION
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Enquiries: jim@visionair.com.au

A little preparation helps us spend the appointment capturing your property at its best.

BEFORE THE DAY
- Confirm the property address, access arrangements, parking and preferred shoot date.
- Tell us about the rooms, views and features you most want to highlight.
- Let us know about tenants, pets, alarm systems, access restrictions or areas that should not be photographed.
- Complete cleaning, gardening, repairs and styling before the appointment.
- Check all lights work and replace missing or mismatched bulbs where practical.
- For floor plans, provide access to every room, level, garage and relevant outdoor space.

THROUGHOUT THE HOME
- Declutter benchtops, tables, shelves and floors.
- Hide bins, cleaning products, loose cables, chargers and unnecessary remote controls.
- Remove personal paperwork, family photographs and valuables you do not want visible.
- Clean windows, mirrors and glass doors.
- Open curtains and blinds unless we agree otherwise for the light or privacy.
- Turn on lamps and fitted lights, and turn off ceiling fans.
- Keep pets safely away from the areas being photographed.

LIVING AND DINING
- Straighten furniture, cushions and rugs.
- Clear coffee and dining tables, keeping simple styling items if desired.
- Turn televisions and computer screens off.
- Remove temporary exercise equipment, toys and laundry.

KITCHENS
- Clear benches of dishes, drying racks, food packaging and excess appliances.
- Clean sinks, taps, cooktops and splashbacks.
- Remove magnets, notes and personal items from the fridge.
- Put away tea towels, detergents and bins.

BEDROOMS
- Make beds neatly and smooth bedding.
- Clear bedside tables and hide charging cables.
- Close wardrobe doors and remove laundry baskets.
- Remove items stored under beds if they can be seen.

BATHROOMS
- Clean mirrors, showers, screens, basins and toilets.
- Remove toiletries, toothbrushes, razors and cleaning products.
- Close toilet lids.
- Hang fresh, neatly folded towels if wanted for styling.
- Empty bins and remove bathmats if they make the room look busy.

OUTDOORS
- Move cars from the driveway and directly in front of the property where practical.
- Put away hoses, gardening tools, toys and washing.
- Sweep paths, patios and decks; tidy gardens and mow lawns.
- Arrange outdoor furniture and remove covers where suitable.
- Clean the pool and remove cleaning equipment where safe and practical.
- Conceal wheelie bins while keeping access clear.

FOR VIDEO
- Agree whether an agent will present on camera and share any script beforehand.
- Allow extra time for sound checks, retakes and movement between rooms.
- Switch off music and avoid noisy appliances during recording.
- Keep people and pets out of the camera path unless intentionally included.

FOR TWILIGHT
- Have interior, exterior, garden and pool lights ready to switch on.
- Make sure access is available before the scheduled light window.
- Tell us early about weather or access concerns so we can discuss alternatives.

ON THE DAY
- Aim to have the property ready before the booked start time.
- Have keys, access codes and the contact person available.
- We will discuss the shot sequence and any final adjustments on arrival.
- Please raise any privacy or image-use concerns before we begin.

Floor plans are marketing illustrations with approximate measurements. They are not survey, building approval or architectural construction documents.

Questions or a special request? Email jim@visionair.com.au.