Pick your work order type and get a before, during and after shot list built from public client guidance. Start with the essentials, or switch to the full list. Ticking is optional.
The lists reflect common requirements across clients. Rules differ and change, so your work order and your client guidelines always come first.
General photo rules and the photos expected for initial secures and services: dated photos, matching angles, and before, during and after sets. The edition we reviewed is from 2017, so check the current one.
Fannie Mae guide →Lists photos that support an initial inspection, such as legible utility meters, security problems on arrival and the roof condition.
Safeguard report form →Asks for before and after photos on every visit where claimable work is done, with photos dated and labeled.
FHA attachment on securing →Requirements vary by client and work order type, but most orders need before, during and after photos that show the work was done, plus clear photos of the property and its address. Use this checklist as a starting point and always follow the work order and your client's guidelines.
Most clients expect the front, sides and back of the property before and after, every door and window as found and secured, the lock or lockbox, the contractor posting, locks on outbuildings, and interior rooms if the order allows entry. Some clients also require a property sign-in sheet photo. Check your work order for yours.
Many clients require date-stamped photos, and they also expect before, during and after photos taken from the same angle. Check your client guidelines.
Most often because the photos do not support the work that was done, or because before, during or after photos are missing.
Many work order types benefit from during photos, such as work in progress, measurements or lock changes. Check your work order for what your client requires.
Reviewers check each photo carefully to see whether it is clear, shows the right property and supports the work. They also check whether any required photos are missing.
No. It is a starter checklist built from common industry practice. Your client's, national's and work order instructions always take priority.
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