Virtual Tour Preparation

Outdoors

Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery, consider planting flowers. Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be in good shape. Mow the lawn; make sure the driveway & entryway are free of clutter (toys, bikes, etc.) Winter - keep the sidewalks cleared of snow.

Living Areas

• Remove clutter and tidy up shelves and table tops.
  
•  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; great photography requires proper light.
• Replace burnt out light bulbs; great photography requires proper light.
•  Vacuum, clean the windows and surfaces.

Kitchen

• Clean off kitchen counters; remove any clutter.
• Make sure dirty/clean dishes are out of the sink & put away. Empty the garbage can.
  

Bathrooms

• Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored away.
• Close toilet lid and empty the garbage.
• Clean mirrors & glass surfaces.
  Hang towels neatly from towel bar.
  

Overall/General

• Clean floors and surfaces look best in photos.
• Check the basics around the property to make sure it is clutter-free and picture ready.
• Turn on as many lights as you can when the photographer arrives.
• Try not to be in the room the photographer is photographing as you may end up in the photo.
  

The Photographer Cannot:

• Move furniture
• Clean or dust
• Move garbage
• Pick up/move clutter (toys, dirty dishes, dog toys, etc.)