Contact ARPtours
Email: aaron@arptours.com
Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
How do I prepare for the photoshoot?
Hide everything! Spacious, clean, and brightly lit rooms show the best. The property should be
as free from obscuring decorations and everyday objects as possible. Here are some tips of things
to look for:
- Check that all light bulbs work and each tour room has available lighting.
- Clean mirrors, windows, and shiny surfaces.
- Clear off table arrangements, décor, and clutter in each tour room including desktops, end
tables, dressers, and nightstands.
- Hide kitchen countertop appliances, dish strainers, soaps, sponges, and items around
sinks.
- Hide toys, clothes, laundry baskets, and move large plants out of view as necessary.
- Remove small area rugs.
- Close closet doors.
- Make beds and straighten furniture cushions.
- Remove toys from floors and yards.
- Hide trash cans and litter boxes.
- Limit seasonal décor if the tour is to be used year round.
- Regarding scenes shot in the front of the house, remove cars from the driveway and front
of the house if possible. Remove toys, strollers, and other personal items from the yard as
well.
For safety and security, homeowners are responsible to secure pets and all valuables during the
photoshoot. Additionally, owners and agents are responsible to ensure that the property is in
sufficient condition for shooting by the scheduled time. The virtual tours will not be re-
photographed due to condition of the property. ARPtours photographers are not permitted to
clean up or move items at the site.
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