Virtual Tour Preparation

Getting setup and ready for your interactive 360 virtual tour is very important when marketing properties online!

Before your Photographer arrives:

• Move vehicles out of the driveway and do not park directly in front of your home.
• For mutual driveways, arrange with neighbour to remove their vehicle(s), if possible.
• Take a few minutes to make sure the house is clutter-free and all is in order.
• Turn on as many lights as you can when the photographer arrives.
• Arrange for pets to be temporarily removed from the home.

Outdoors:

• Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery, if necessary.
• Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be in good shape.
• Store garbage and recycling bins in the garage; instead of front or side of house.
• Mow the lawn; make sure the driveway & entryway are free of clutter (toys, bikes, etc.)
• Winter - keep the sidewalks & driveway cleared of snow.

All Areas:

• Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves and tabletops.
• Move excess furniture out of rooms. You want the space clean, open, and clutter-free (dog crates, tray tables, etc.).
• Replace burnt out light bulbs.
• Try not to over-do-it with decorations; sometimes less is more.

Kitchen:

• Clean off kitchen counters; remove any clutter including dish soap, sponges, scrubs, dish cloths and tea towels.
• Make sure dirty/clean dishes are out of the sink & put away.
• Remove pet food and water bowls.
• Unstrap any baby seats from kitchen chairs and store away highchairs.

Bathrooms:

• Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored away.
• Close the toilet lid and empty the garbage.
• Clean mirrors & glass surfaces.
• Hang towels neatly from towel bar.
• Don't store items in the bathtub, they usually show through the curtain.

Our photographer cannot:

• Move furniture
• Clean or dust
• Move garbage
• Pick up/move clutter