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Exterior decluttering: spotless surroundings in your photos

A decent facade loses all its effect if the frame also contains two trash cans, a garden hose and a blue tarp. Outdoor mess signals a poorly maintained property, even when it is nothing of the sort.

The tool removes the clutter — bins, tools, toys, tarps, dead plants — while keeping permanent structures and healthy planting.

«Virtually staged» disclosure burned into every render

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When to use it

  • A house photographed on trash collection day
  • A garden mid-project or mid-maintenance
  • A yard or driveway cluttered with equipment
  • A deck loaded with mismatched furniture

Best practices

  • Move the big items before shooting: it is faster and more reliable than editing.
  • Do not remove anything permanent — shed, tank, meter, party wall. That is no longer tidying up.
  • Check the ground where a bulky object was removed.
  • Follow up with landscaping if the outdoor space looks bare once cleared.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Import the property photo from your computer or your phone. No particular format is required.

  2. 2

    Choose the treatment

    Select exterior decluttering on the photo of the surroundings.

  3. 3

    Download the render

    The high-resolution image is generated in seconds, with the words Virtually staged embedded, ready to publish in your listing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I remove objects from an exterior photo?

Yes for movable, temporary objects — bins, tools, toys, tarps. No for permanent features or nuisances: shed, tank, meter, utility pole, an overlooking building. Those are material features of the property.

Is the existing planting kept?

Yes. Healthy trees, hedges and beds are preserved; only the mess and dead planting are removed.

How is this different from landscaping?

Decluttering takes away what is in the way; landscaping adds planting and garden features. The two work well together on a neglected outdoor space.

Try it on a photo from your own portfolio

Your first renders are free when you sign up — no card required.

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