{"id":1205,"date":"2019-04-30T09:27:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T16:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2026-01-03T11:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T18:05:39","slug":"home-preparation-guide-real-estate-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/index.php\/home-preparation-guide-real-estate-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Preparation Guide &#8211; Real Estate Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This Guide is not meant to scare or intimidate you (the seller).&nbsp; &nbsp;I am really easy-going and easy to work with.&nbsp; However, these are the common things that put me behind, and can lower the quality of what I can produce.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thank you for inviting me into your home.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>***I will not photograph a home that is obviously not ready.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have had broken equipment and significant injuries happen in homes that aren&rsquo;t ready***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I do not provide any cleaning, moving or home staging services.&nbsp; I shoot the home &lsquo;as-is&rsquo; when I arrive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For my safety and yours, the less I touch the better (COVID-19)<\/li>\n<li>Please do not schedule any other workers or contractors at the same time of your photo shoot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>I do my best work when the home is ready.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Here are some of the MOST COMMON issues that will directly impact the quality of the photos I can produce.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please send this page to your sellers.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note: these are not finished photos<\/strong> &ndash; many of them were taken with my phone while on location.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Window and Mirrors &ndash; Smudges and Spots Show Up!<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1230\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1230\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Mirror Smudge\" width=\"700\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-2048x1539.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-640x481.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-1600x1202.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-2000x1503.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mirror-512x385.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Please make sure all mirrors and windows are clean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>There Is NO Way To Get A Clear Window View If It Is Filmy and Dirty<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1545\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Dirty Window\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-178x100.jpg 178w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-2000x1125.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-256x144.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0127201231_HDR-512x288.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dirt and film will reflect every bit of light coming through it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Please Move Vehicles From Driveway and Front of Property<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1232\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1232\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/car.jpg\" alt=\"Car\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/car.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/car-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/car-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/car-128x80.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/car-256x160.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/car-512x320.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This car was not able to be moved and had to remain in the shot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Please Make Sure All Lights are Plugged In with Working Lightbulbs<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/masterbath-2.jpg\" alt=\"Master Bath\" width=\"700\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/masterbath-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/masterbath-2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/masterbath-2-640x414.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/masterbath-2-128x83.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/masterbath-2-256x166.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/masterbath-2-512x331.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1234\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lightbulb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lightbulb.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lightbulb-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lightbulb-640x330.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lightbulb-128x66.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lightbulb-256x132.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/lightbulb-512x264.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burned Out Lightbulbs Catch the Eye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Fewer The People In The House &ndash; The Better<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1238\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/people.jpg\" alt=\"People\" width=\"700\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/people.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/people-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/people-640x411.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/people-128x82.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/people-256x164.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/people-512x328.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honestly, I do my best work when nobody is home. I know this is not always possible &ndash; so if there are people home, please try to stay out from in front of the camera. I&rsquo;ve had to retake countless shots from people walking into it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Stainless Steel Refrigerators &amp; Appliances<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1239\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1239\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stainless.jpg\" alt=\"Stainless Steel Refrigerator\" width=\"700\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stainless.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stainless-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stainless-640x475.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stainless-128x95.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stainless-256x190.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stainless-512x380.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stainless Steel will show EVERYTHING. Look at the fridge from all angles to see what smudges and fingerprints are visible<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Secret or Hidden Rooms<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1240\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/secret.jpg\" alt=\"Secret Room\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/secret.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/secret-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/secret-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/secret-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/secret-256x171.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/secret-512x342.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I have missed photographing rooms simply because I didn&rsquo;t see them. Please let me know about hard-to-find areas of the house. This was a hidden bar in the basement of a home I shot. The entrance was a bookshelf door.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Clutter, Jackets, Toys, Dishes&hellip;<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1241\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clutter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clutter.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clutter-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clutter-640x452.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clutter-128x90.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clutter-256x181.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clutter-512x361.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These items catch the eye and take away from the home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Don&rsquo;t Leave &ldquo;Questionable Items&rdquo; In View<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1242\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Questionable\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-178x100.jpg 178w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-2000x1125.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-256x144.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190117_120629-512x288.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I didn&rsquo;t even try to shoot this property &ndash; it&rsquo;s the only one I left and refused to do. Notice the rolled up dollar on the counter.\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><\/dd><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Allow Ample Time<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1246\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Time\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-256x192.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/0425190720-512x384.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I do my best work when I am not rushed. I need time to set up lights, and get the best shot and exposure. Generally, most standard houses allow 1.5 to 2 hours. Bigger spaces can require even more time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Garden Hoses and Lawn Items\/Debris<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1258\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Hose\" width=\"700\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-1536x745.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-640x310.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-128x62.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-256x124.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose-512x248.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/garden_hose.jpg 1592w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garden Hoses and outdoor items take valuable time to put away, and can make my hands dirty, and thus, my camera dirty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>I Love Animals&hellip;But&hellip;<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1248\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/missy.jpg\" alt=\"Animals\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/missy.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/missy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/missy-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/missy-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/missy-256x171.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/missy-512x342.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I&rsquo;ve had pets knock over my camera, and have had to retake photos because of pets photobombing. Please keep them in a separate area if possible.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Speaking of Pets&hellip;<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1256\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1256\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/poop2.jpg\" alt=\"Poop\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/poop2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/poop2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/poop2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/poop2-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/poop2-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/poop2-256x256.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/poop2-512x512.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Please let me know if there are any &ldquo;surprises&rdquo; in the backyard, or house&hellip;or please pick them up before I arrive. I really like my shoes!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Photoshop Fee<\/h3>\n<p>I hate to do it, but I have to charge a $50\/hour fee for additional photoshop work like removing objects, smudges, pets, people etc.&nbsp; &nbsp;I&rsquo;d rather avoid it altogether.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Home Prep Guide &amp; Tips:<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1244\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1244\" style=\"width: 786px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1244 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep-786x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep-786x1024.jpg 786w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep-768x1001.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep-491x640.jpg 491w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep-128x167.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep-256x334.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep-512x667.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.davidbesnette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/home_prep.jpg 795w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\n<p><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Guide is not meant to scare or intimidate you (the seller).&nbsp; 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