How to Prepare a Home for a 3D Tour: The Details the Camera Sees

3D tour cameras capture everything—including clutter. Learn how to prepare a Western Slope home for a clean, professional virtual walkthrough that buyers trust.

3D TOURS & VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES

Michelynn H

11/29/20251 min leer

Real Estate Photography
Real Estate Photography

How to Prepare a Home for a 3D Tour: The Details the Camera Sees

3D tours are brutally honest. They capture everything: clutter, cords, dust, pet toys, crooked bed skirts. The camera doesn’t blur or hide anything — which is why prep is so important.

Here’s how to prepare so your 3D tour looks clean, inviting, and buyer-ready.

1. Remove Personal Items

This includes:

  • mail

  • medications

  • family photos

  • calendars

  • visible paperwork

3D is fully navigable — buyers zoom in on everything.

2. Hide All Cords

Phone chargers
Lamps
Power strips
Wi-fi routers
Cable boxes

3D tours expose every wire.

3. Clear Countertops

Especially in:

  • kitchens

  • bathrooms

  • laundry rooms

Minimal surfaces = spacious appearance.

4. Open All Interior Doors

The camera needs flow.

Closed doors = confusing navigation.

5. Remove Pets and Pet Items

This includes:

  • pet crates

  • bowls

  • toys

  • scratching posts

6. Make Beds Perfect

Wrinkled sheets can ruin an otherwise perfect room.

7. Avoid Midday Harsh Sun

We schedule 3D tours around:

  • even light

  • mild weather

  • consistent interior brightness

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8. Why Prep Matters More for 3D Than Photos

With photos, I can angle around clutter.
With 3D?
Everything is exposed.

A well-prepped home creates a professional, trustworthy virtual experience.

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