THE SHORT LIST
Declutter all rooms, countertops & floors
Remove personal items (photos, collections)
Turn on all lights & open blinds/curtains
Deep clean (floors, windows, kitchen, bathrooms)
Clear walkways & straighten furniture
Lightly stage key areas (living room, kitchen, primary bedroom)
Remove trash cans, pet items & visible cords
Move cars & clean up exterior
Secure valuables & personal documents
Make beds & close toilet lids
Remove pets during the shoot
Do a final quick walkthrough

THE LONG LIST

🏡 HOME PREP CHECKLIST BEFORE A GIRAFFE360 SHOOT

🧹 1. Declutter Everything (BIGGEST IMPACT)
Remove excess items from: 
Countertops (kitchen & bathrooms)
Tables, desks, and shelves
Floors (toys, shoes, cords, etc.)

👉 Why it matters:
Clutter makes rooms look smaller and less inviting 

🛋️ 2. Depersonalize the Space 
Take down: 
Family photos
Personal collections
Religious/political items

👉 Goal:
Help buyers picture themselves living there, not you. 

💡 3. Maximize Lighting 
Open all: 
Curtains
Blinds

Turn ON: 
All interior lights (lamps + overhead)

👉 Bright spaces feel: 
Bigger
Cleaner
More welcoming
   
🧼 4. Deep Clean (Camera Sees EVERYTHING) 
Clean: 
Floors (vacuum/mop)
Windows & mirrors
Countertops & appliances
Bathrooms (especially glass + fixtures)

👉 Giraffe360 captures high-resolution HDR + 3D detail, so imperfections stand out. 

🚪 5. Clear Pathways & Sightlines 
Move furniture if needed to: 
Open up walkways
Improve room flow

👉 The camera scans entire spaces—
blocked views = worse virtual tours 

🌿 6. Stage Key Areas Simply 
Focus on: 
Living room (clean + inviting)
Kitchen (minimal + polished)
Primary bedroom (hotel-like)
Optional touches: 
Fresh towels
Neutral décor
Small plants
👉 Highlight the space—not the stuff 

🚗 7. Exterior Prep (CRITICAL FIRST IMPRESSION) 
Remove: 
Cars from driveway/street
Trash cans
Yard clutter

Do: 
Mow lawn
Sweep porch
Add simple plants if needed

👉 Exterior photos drive clicks and buyer interest 

🚫 8. Remove Temporary / Distracting Items 
Trash bins
Cleaning supplies
Pet items (beds, bowls, litter boxes)
Cords & chargers
  
👉 Anything distracting pulls attention away from the home 

🐶 9. Plan for Pets Remove pets from the home during the shoot
Hide: 
Bowls
Toys
Crates

👉 Ensures clean, distraction-free visuals 

🔒 10. Hide Sensitive Items 
Store: 
Valuables
Mail/documents
Prescription bottles

👉 Giraffe360 scans create a full digital twin of the home, so everything visible is captured 

🚻 11. Bathroom Prep (Often Overlooked) 
Close toilet lids
Remove: 
Toiletries
Toothbrushes
Trash

👉 Clean, minimal bathrooms photograph MUCH better 

🛏️ 12. Make Beds Like a Hotel
Tight sheets
Fluffed pillows
Neutral bedding preferred
  
👉 Bedrooms should feel: 
Calm
Spacious
Move-in ready
   
⚡ 13. Final 10-Minute Walkthrough 
Before the photographer starts: 
Turn on all lights
Open blinds
Straighten chairs
Check for anything out of place

We’re not just taking pictures—we’re creating a full 3D digital experience of your home. The cleaner, brighter, and more open it looks, the more buyers it attracts—and the more money it can bring.