Estate agent photos this morning!

[CleanSheetsAndSmoothLegs]

Help! The estate agents have just asked if their photographer can come round later this morning.

Despite years of watching property and housekeeping programmes I have suddenly gone completely blank.

What should I prioritise, other than hiding all clutter and making the taps sparkle??

[BehindLockNumberNine]

Hide all the clutter, ensure taps, sinks and worktops are clean, a fresh vase of flowers on the table and perhaps not too many personal photographs on display?

Also, ensure curtains / blinds are open as I personally don't like est agt photos where the curtains are closed and the lights are on...

[HoneyPablo]

Nicely made beds
Toilet seat down
Hide everything in cupboards/wardrobes
Move pet beds/bowls
No washing drying on radiators
Make sure your windows are clean
Good luck

[CleanSheetsAndSmoothLegs]

Thank you! I wouldn't have thought of the loo seat. But I do I have some crisp and spotless bedlinen ready to go on, as soon as DP gets up and out of the old stuff. Shower gel etc hidden? Or nicely arranged?

[thestringcheeseincident]

Hide all the bathroom products.
Plants/flowers in rooms
We took some rugs up to show the oak floor. Makes room look bigger.
Hide all evidence of pet.

[HoneyPablo]

Hide all bathroom products, just have nicely folded towels

[minipie]

Agree with all the above - especially having curtains as fully open as possible.

One more thing to add. Make sure trailing wires are tidied away. I've seen lots of photos where there is a big black wire which draws the eye and makes the room look messy even if it isn't.

[CleanSheetsAndSmoothLegs]

Gah! They've cancelled because the rain will make the shots look gloomy. Possibly rescheduled for tomorrow.

I am now blacking the grate!

[BettyBathroom]

Oh yes hide all bathroom clutter - I'm contantly amazed by how many people show kids toys, countless shampoo bottles and overflowing storage.

[CleanSheetsAndSmoothLegs]

Photos done at last, and I suddenly love my house again now it is all spotless and shiny and nicely presented! I just mustn't open any cupboard doors before moving. Thank you for the advice!