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.
Vacuum carpet, mop hardwood floors, clean counter tops, and wash windows
Turn on all interior and exterior lighting, such as overhead lights, lamps, cabinet lighting, stove-top lighting, bedside lamps, ceiling fan lights, and any other secondary light sources
Replace any burnt out light bulbs
Turn off all ceiling fans
Turn off all TVs and computers
Place all shoes and jackets inside closets
Open all blinds to let natural light in
Remove stacks of magazines, papers, and mail
Arrange and fluff furniture pillows
Remove toys and pet items
Declutter fireplace mantel
Clean the fireplace if necessary
Clear, dust, and polish the table top and use decorative place settings if available
Straighten all chairs and space evenly
Remove any child seats or booster chairs
Close garage doors
Clear driveway and front of the property of any vehicles
Clean up landscaping, trim bushes, clear leaves, and mow the lawn
Remove cobwebs from eaves and door frames
Sweep paths and porches
Hide visible water hoses
Remove toys and pet items
Clear pool of any debris, hide pool cleaning supplies and remove pool covers
Hide trash cans
Tidy up outdoor furniture
Clear countertops completely of knife blocks, baking supplies, mail, etc.
Leave out one or two small appliances
Hide garbage cans
Clear sink of any sponges or dishes
The refrigerator should be free of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
Clear counter tops completely of any soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
Put toilet seats down
Clean mirrors, glass and all surfaces
Clear showers and tubs of any personal items such as shampoo, soap, loofahs, or razors
Switch out dirty towels for clean unused ones
Remove floor mats and trash cans
Make all beds, include decorative pillows and shams if available
Press bed linens and bed skirts
Tidy master closet, it may be photographed
Clear nightstands of all personal items
Hide phone and tablet cables
Remove all clutter from the top of dressers
Clear under the bed
Remove diaper genies in baby rooms
Remove wall stickers and posters
Put all laundry in hampers and close lids
Move or re-arrange furniture
Make beds, clean, dust or declutter
Pick up toys or yard items
Touch personal bathroom items such as shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant or towels
“Photoshop” walls, damaged walls, power lines, wall pictures, cords, etc.