This is a one-hour appointment with one of our designers. They will walk through the home room by room with the homeowner while taking pictures and notes and talking them through how INDEPENDENTLY to prepare their home for professional photos and buyer showings. Remember that photos are the first place a buyer will see the home, and photos will dictate the traffic to the listing.

We focus on helping homeowners arrange their current furniture and decor in their homes in a way that captures the best photo possible and attracts the most possible buyers.

After the walk-through is done, the homeowner and/or agent will get a written report emailed to them within 48 hours. This report will include the photos taken and written descriptions detailing what was discussed in the walk-through.

This is best for the person who is a “do it your-self,” who can take direction and has the time and willingness to execute our suggestions. It’s also suitable for clients with excellent style, taste, or furnishings who need advice on better setting up their home for photos. A picture of a room is much different than how we live in a home, and our designers are trained to work with clients to get the best possible images for the MLS.

Getting restyles scheduled at the last minute is pretty hard, given that our calendar fills up fast. It's beneficial to book these as soon as possible when we have as much notice as possible. It's also helpful if your homeowners have been informed as to what this appointment is for. We're pretty good at explaining it to them when we call to set the appointment, but we've shown up to homes before, and people have thought we were the cleaners or photographers!​

This is a two-part service where we do all the work for the homeowner.

One of our designers will make an appointment to stop by the home, take a few photos, and get a plan together for the second part of the service. This appointment will take less than 30 minutes.

After our evaluation, a second appointment is set for two designers to return for up to two hours to do all the work for the homeowner to get the best photos for the MLS. There may be some items the homeowner should do before our arrival. That information will be sent to the homeowner in an email.

It is best if the homeowner is not present on the day of the second appointment so that our designers can work uninhibited. While our services are somewhat methodical, this is still a creative process, and the freedom to do what is needed without supervision always results in a better outcome.

In this service, we will be working strictly with the homeowner's OWN belongings. This work can be done in all home areas with a heavier focus on the main areas: the living areas, dining area, kitchen, and primary bedroom. It may entail any or all of the following:

Should this work take more than two hours, a fee of $45 per 15 minutes will apply. Again, we will first focus on the main areas to try and stay within the 2-hour designated time.

Please take note that this is NOT A CLEANING SERVICE. The home needs to be clean when our designers arrive.
We will bring boxes. However, we are not there to pack for the homeowner. The boxes are to put in items that will be relocated to a closet, basement, or garage for the homeowner to pack properly for moving. Where to put any unneeded items, if removed, should be decided on by the homeowner and designers in advance.

The homeowner will also be asked to agree in advance to having ANYTHING in the home moved around. Unless the homeowner specifically states items they don’t want to be moved or touched in an email to the designers before the actual appointment, our designers will use their judgment and expertise as to what needs to be moved or removed.

Any important items that homeowners need to have access to, such as any electronics, etc., should be put in a safe place by the homeowner before our designer’s arrival so they know exactly where those items are when they arrive back at the home.

Everyday items that a homeowner doesn’t need to pack should be put out of sight, for a photo will be placed in the nearest drawer or cabinet to where they were initially found.

Because our designers will make the home “photo-ready,” we recommend that professional photos be scheduled the same day as the second appointment with a 2-hour buffer after the 2-hour staging time is over in case our designers need longer than the scheduled 2 hours to do all of the work. If photos can not be scheduled for the same day, we advise homeowners to take their own pictures of the areas that have been staged to ensure they look the same for the professional photo shoot.

For an additional charge, we can bring in a few minimal items such as throw pillows, throw blankets, and small greenery. These items will be suggested to the homeowner in advance, and a maximum budget for these will be set with the homeowner before the second appointment. We will not be returning to pick these items up.

This service is for the person who doesn’t have the TIME or CAPACITY to optimally prepare their home to be ready for photos on their own. They should have furnishings that are in at least fair condition. Our designers are experts in helping these homeowners make the most of what they already have and to be able to put their best foot forward for their photo shoots.

One of our designers will make an appointment at least 2 hours before their professional photo shoot appointment. This appointment will ensure the home is fully prepared for the professional photos that day. Our goal is to help neutralize the home so that the photos attract various potential buyers.

Often, homeowners aren’t sure what to leave and remove from their pictures when they are told to prepare their homes. This is NOT A CLEANING SERVICE. Cleaning is essential and should be done by the homeowner, but other things can be done to make better photos that homeowners may not be aware of. Our designers have a “fresh set of eyes” on a home and are trained to create a space that works best in a picture.

When photo day comes, homeowners may be exhausted from getting ready. Things can often be overlooked, so it’s suitable for anyone who wants to ensure the home has that one last look before money is spent on professional photos.

If you'd like to book this in conjunction with photos, you can contact our partner photography company and book this service here: Boxwood Photos