Prepare A Commercial Property

A Step-By-Step Roadmap To Success

Get Ready For You 3D Tour

We want to make this experience as easy as possible for you. We work on a time-frame schedule and appreciate a staged, photoshoot ready property. The property must remain empty throughout a 3D Virtual Tour scanning or Photography session, including employees, contractors, cleaning crews, etc. – unless previously discussed and approved with Oval Room Group.  To avoid rescheduling, we encourage the use of the following checklist.

General Areas

Vacuum carpet, mop hardwood floors, clean countertops, and wash windows
Turn on all interior and exterior lighting, overhead lights, lamps, cabinet lighting, and any other secondary light sources
Open all blinds to let natural light in
Replace any burnt out light bulbs
Turn off all ceiling fans
Turn off all TVs and computers, unless showcasing your logo or static image on screens for branding purposes
Place all miscellaneous or hazardous items in closets, cabinets, or drawers 
Straighten lobby furniture, chairs, desks, etc. 
Hide magazines, stacks of papers, and mail
Arrange and fluff furniture pillows
Tidy closets, they may be photographed
Check every room for anything that stands out

We Do Not

Move or rearrange furniture
Clean, dust or declutter
“Photoshop” walls, damaged walls, power lines, wall pictures, cords, items into or out of the space, etc.

Bathrooms

Put toilet seats down
Clean mirrors, glass and all surfaces
Remove any floor mats and trash cans 
Kitchen
Clear countertops completely
Hide garbage cans
Clear sink of any sponges or dishes
The refrigerator should be free of magnets, papers, photos, etc.

Exterior

Close garage doors and hide trash cans
Clear parking lot, driveway, and front of the property of any vehicles
Clean up landscaping, trim bushes, clear leaves, sweep paths, and mow the lawn
Clear dock space or loading zones
Remove holiday décor 
Tidy up outdoor furniture

Prepare

A Commercial Property