Glass and mirrors are worth particular attention before photography, streaks and smudges are far more obvious in a still photo under studio-style lighting than they are in person, and they're one of the more common things buyers notice scrolling through listing photos online.
Kitchen and bathroom surfaces should be completely clear and spotless, benchtops, tapware and any fixtures photograph best when free of clutter and genuinely clean rather than just tidied, water spots on tapware in particular show up clearly in photos.
Outdoor areas matter just as much as interiors for photography, a pressure-washed driveway, tidy garden beds and clean windows all contribute to the exterior shots that typically appear first in a listing and set expectations for everything that follows.
