Getting set up and ready for your interactive 360 virtual tour is very important when marketing properties online. Remember that a 360 virtual tour will filter out many home shoppers and unnecessary cleanups, so doing a great job on the first pass will certainly pay off in the end.

Make the most out of your virtual tour by ensuring that your property looks its best! A virtual tour is an online open house to the world, so get rid of the clutter, and make it sparkle! Here are some tips to help your home look fantastic, and get our photographer done on time.

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, extra vehicles, 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 obstacle-free  (e.g. dog crates, tray tables, etc.).
• Replace burnt out light bulbs - great photography requires good lighting.
• 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, and towels/cloths out of sight.
• Empty the garbage can if visible.

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.
• Ensure there are no locked doors, gates or barriers to areas you wish to be showcased.
• Homeowners, occupants and pets should not be present as this tends to slow down the photoshoot. The photographer must be free to move about the dwelling and property unhindered and without delays.
  

Realtors/Agents should:

• Verify that the preparation above is carried out to their satisfaction.
• Agree with the owner beforehand, on what areas should and should not be photographed. Additional shots after the fact will cost extra.
• Be available throughout the shoot for consultation.
• Ensure the occupants have vacated for the duration.
  

The photographer cannot:

• Move furniture
• Clean or dust
• Move garbage
• Pick up/move clutter (toys, dirty dishes, dog toys, etc.
  
  Sorry! 360 Quinte photographers will make sure your property looks amazing online, but will not clean or stage homes. The home MUST be ready for the photographer when he/she arrives. Upon arrival our photographers can wait no longer than 10 minutes for additional home preparations. If a delay occurs, your virtual tour will be rescheduled and you will be assessed a $20.00 rescheduling fee. Thank you for your cooperation!  If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.