How to take Pictures

How to Take Pictures for Your Walkthrough

You don't need a professional camera — your phone is enough. A few minutes of prep makes a real difference in how the final video looks.

Before you start

  • Turn on every light in the room, then open blinds and curtains too. More light = better video, always.

  • Clear countertops, put away laundry/dishes, make the beds, and tuck away personal items (photos, mail, toiletries). A decluttered room reads bigger and cleaner on video. Don't have time for this? Decluttering is available as an add-on — we can handle it for you.

  • Keep people and pets out of the shot.

How to shoot

  • Hold your phone sideways (landscape), not upright. Video walkthroughs are widescreen — portrait photos get cropped or look wrong.

  • Shoot from a room's corner, not the center — this captures more depth and makes rooms feel bigger.

  • Hold the phone at chest height. Too high or too low distorts the room.

  • Avoid shooting directly into windows or bright light sources — it'll wash out the photo. Angle away from direct sunlight instead.

  • Take 2–4 photos per room from different corners/angles.

What order to shoot in

  1. Exterior/front of the house first (curb appeal)

  2. Main living areas (living room, dining room)

  3. Kitchen

  4. Bedrooms

  5. Bathrooms

  6. Backyard/outdoor spaces last

Shooting in this order matches how the final walkthrough flows, so it's easier for us to build too.

How many photos to send

  • Standard package: up to 8 rooms

  • Pro package: up to 15 rooms

  • Listing Killer: unlimited rooms

Where to send them
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