Staging Week Sprint: How to Prepare Homes for Immediate Photography
Agents need a home that photographs luxury from every angle, even on aggressive timelines.
Day one is diagnosis. Do a full walk-through, photograph issues, and build a priority spreadsheet. Identify burned-out bulbs, wall stains, and areas where furniture needs repositioning.
Day two focuses on hard materials. Wash floors, polish metals, and clean interior glass. Coordinate a Window Cleaning crew to handle exteriors at the same time.
Day three handles textiles. Wash curtains, vacuum rugs in a cross pattern, and steam sofas. Add strategic throws and pillows with clean geometry.
Day four prepares kitchen and baths. Organize dishes, clean stainless appliances with microfiber parallel to the grain, and apply sealer on stone counters. A discreet citrus scent reinforces the gourmet feel.
Day five reorganizes closets and service spaces. Labeled boxes, matching hangers, and aligned shoes show discipline. Remove anything that will not be part of the photographic narrative.
Day six is creative staging. Introduce art, books, and objects that reinforce the desired lifestyle without overloading rooms. Adjust automation for photogenic lighting scenes.
Day seven is final inspection. Run the Skye checklist with aroma, door flow, and noise tests. Send updated photos to the agent and keep a team on standby for touch-ups during the shoot.
To maximize results, book One-Time Deep Clean followed by Post-Event Refresh after each open house. This keeps the property cover-ready until the contract is signed.
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Flag the sections of this tip that apply to your property blueprint and add them to your Skye portal notes so crews see the nuance.
Stage your kit
Gather the finish-safe products and tools referenced here. Label them inside your utility zone so household or workplace staff can find them in seconds.
Loop in the concierge desk
Share your observations the next time you speak with our concierge coordinator. We will tune chemistries, schedules, and visit checklists around what worked best.
Services that pair with this routine
One-Time Deep Clean
Licensed & insured specialists provide white-glove deep cleaning for San Francisco homes and executive residences with vetted teams and finish-safe protocols.
View servicePost-Event Refresh
Galas, product launches, investor dinners - our strike teams reset venues and residences so the only evidence of the night is the buzz it created.
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Our concierge coordinators will map your property, align chemistries, and schedule the right specialists so you can experience these results without lifting a finger.
