Step-by-Step Guide for Accurate Moving Inventory

Go Room by Room

The most effective way to create a complete inventory is to approach your home systematically. Go through one room at a time to stay organized and avoid missing items.

Don't forget: Outdoor sheds, patios, and storage spaces often contain items that need to be moved!

Take Wide-Angle Photos of Each Room

Stand in doorways or corners to capture the widest view possible. The AI detects items even if they're partially visible or in the background.

What the AI captures:

• •Wall art and decorative items
• •Floor coverings and curtains
• •Partially visible furniture and items
• •Loose items (clothes, toys, books on surfaces)

Good Example

Wide angle captures entire room layout

Good Example

Clear view from doorway shows all furniture

Include Items You're NOT Moving

Photograph everything at this stage—even items you're planning to leave behind, donate, or sell.

• •Include all items in your photos initially
• •Use the "going/not going" toggle later to remove items
• •Update your inventory as plans change

✨ Capture everything now, decide later. It's easier to remove items than to remember what you forgot!

Keep Cabinets and Drawers Closed

For most storage furniture, keep doors and drawers closed in your photos.

• •Keep kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and bedroom dressers closed
• •AI automatically estimates boxes needed based on furniture size
• •Only open to show specific valuable or unusual items

But DO Open Closets

Unlike cabinets, closets should be photographed with doors open. Closet contents vary dramatically and need visual assessment.

• •Closet contents vary significantly (clothes, shoes, linens, seasonal items)
• •Include storage closets, linen closets, walk-ins, and coat closets
• •Messy is normal! The AI handles real-world closets, not magazine-perfect ones

Closets might contain: seasonal clothing, sports equipment, holiday decorations, spare linens, luggage, and more—all of which impact your move.

Don't Forget to Photograph Special Items

Some items require special attention and dedicated photos. These items often need extra planning, equipment, or expertise.

Special item categories:

• •Bulky/heavy items: Pianos, safes, gun safes, commercial appliances
• •Fragile valuables: Artwork, antiques, marble table tops, sculptures
• •Items needing disassembly: Pool tables, large furniture pieces
• •Items requiring special equipment: Heavy machinery, oversized items

When You're Only Moving Select Items

Partial moves require a different approach—photograph only the specific items you want moved.

• •Common for partial moves or moving single items to storage
• •Helps movers plan equipment needs for specific items
• •Examples: pool table only, bedroom set, single furniture pieces

Purpose: Give movers advance notice so they can prepare the right equipment and team size for your specific items.

Review and Refine Your Inventory

After AI processing, carefully review your generated inventory. This is your chance to ensure everything is accurate.

Review checklist:

• •Check for missed items
• •Remove any duplicates
• •Use "going/not going" toggle to mark items staying behind
• •Manually add items not captured in photos
• •Pro tip: Google weights for items if you're unsure