Prepare your home for the Shoot

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How to Prepare Your Las Vegas Home for a Real Estate Photoshoot

When it comes to selling a home, first impressions matter — and today, that first impression usually happens online.
Professional real estate photography helps your listing stand out, attract more buyers, and generate more showings. The better your home looks in photos, the more attention your listing can receive.

To help you get the best results possible, we created this simple preparation checklist before your LV3D photo shoot.

Why preparing your home matters

A well-prepared home can:

Attract more buyers online
Make spaces look brighter and larger
Help your listing stand out from competing properties
Create a cleaner, more professional appearance
Lead to faster sales and stronger offers

The goal is to create a clean, welcoming, and neutral environment where buyers can picture themselves living.

Exterior preparation checklist

Your exterior photos are often the very first images buyers will see online.

Before your shoot, make sure to:

Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways, and exterior walls
Mow the lawn and trim hedges
Remove weeds and tidy garden beds
Add fresh mulch if needed
Remove dead plants and empty pots
Clean windows and exterior doors
Clean outdoor furniture
Fix or remove worn outdoor cushions
Clean the pool and surrounding area (if applicable)
Remove hoses, tools, and yard equipment

Goal:

Create a fresh, clean, and welcoming first impression.

Interior preparation checklist

Inside the home, clean and simple always works best.

Declutter Every Room

Clear countertops, tables, and shelves
Remove paperwork, magazines, and excess décor
Store away unnecessary items
Remove personal photos when possible

Deep Clean the Home

Vacuum carpets and mop floors
Clean windows and window seals
Wipe cabinets, doors, and light switches
Dust furniture and surfaces
Replace burnt-out light bulbs

Organize and Simplify

Store toys in children’s rooms
Hide cords and chargers
Unplug unnecessary electronics
Straighten pillows, chairs, and decorations

Goal:

Open, organized spaces photograph brighter and feel more spacious online.

Day of the Shoot checklist

Exterior

Before the photographer arrives:

Move all vehicles away from the property
Remove trailers, boats, and RVs
Hide trash and recycling bins
Remove toys and personal items
Sweep patios, walkways, and driveways

Interior

General Preparation

Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
Turn on ALL interior lights
Turn OFF ceiling fans
Open curtains and blinds for natural light
Turn off TVs and computer screens

Pets

Remove pet bowls, beds, and litter boxes
Keep pets crated or off-site during the shoot

Room-by-Room preparation tips

Kitchen

Clear countertops as much as possible
Hide soap bottles, sponges, and small appliances
Wipe all surfaces clean
Add a simple decorative touch like flowers or a fruit bowl

Bathrooms

Hide toiletries and personal care items
Clean mirrors and shower glass
Close toilet lids
Place fresh towels if available

Bedrooms

Make all beds neatly
Remove items from floors
Minimize personal belongings and clutter

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid these common issues before your shoot:

Overcrowded rooms
Visible clutter
Dirty floors or windows
Personal items left out
Poor lighting
Leaving ceiling fans on
Visible cords and chargers

Final thoughts

The more prepared your home is before the shoot, the better your final photos will look online.

At LV3D, our goal is to help your listing stand out, attract more buyers, and make the strongest possible first impression.

Welcome to LV3D

Our mission is to showcase Las Vegas properties with imagery that sells — from HDR photos, twilight shots, and drone views to 3D tours, floor plans, and video. For over 9 years, we’ve helped agents, sellers, and property managers capture rentals, Airbnbs, and commercial spaces with bright, vivid visuals that stand out to buyers.

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