Listing Photo Checker

What to fix

• Shot in daylight, with lights on and curtains open — Shoot mid-morning or early afternoon. Open every curtain and switch on all lamps so rooms don't look dim.
• No dark corners or blown-out windows — Don't point straight at a bright window. Shoot with the window to your side, or use an enhancer to balance the exposure.
• Phone held level, with vertical lines straight — Hold the phone upright at chest height. Tilted walls and door frames make a room look crooked.
• Shot from a corner or doorway to show the whole room — Stand in a corner or doorway so each photo shows as much of the room as possible, without heavy wide-angle distortion.
• Landscape (horizontal) orientation — Most listing sites display photos in landscape. Turn your phone sideways for every room shot.
• Clutter, cables, bins and personal items removed — Clear counters, hide bins and chargers, and take down personal photos before you shoot.
• Beds made, towels and cushions straightened — Smooth the bedding, fold towels neatly and plump the cushions. Small details show up in photos.
• Toilet seat down, mirrors and glass wiped — Close the toilet lid and wipe mirrors, glass and shiny surfaces to remove smudges and reflections.
• Every room guests or tenants will use has a clear photo — Add at least one photo of each bedroom, bathroom, the kitchen, the living space and any outdoor area or amenity you mention.
• The cover photo is your brightest, strongest shot — Your first photo is the thumbnail in search results. Use your brightest wide shot of the main living space or the best view.
• Photos show the property as it is today — Replace old photos and avoid edits that add or remove features. People compare your photos with what they find on arrival.
• Original, sharp files (no screenshots or compressed copies) — Upload the original files from your phone, not screenshots or copies sent through messaging apps, which reduce quality.