Welcome Homeowners

Prepping your home to MAXIMIZE photo potential

General

• Thoroughly clean whole house

• Turn all overhead lights and lamps on

• Replace any burned out light bulbs

• Use bulbs of the same temperature (warm vs daylight)

• Turn all ceiling fans off

• Turn all TVs and screens off

• Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light

• Remove personal photographs

• Make all beds

• Place all shoes/jackets in closets

Exterior

• Close garage doors

• Remove cars from driveway and front of home

• Clean up landscaping

• Remove empty planters

• Remove visible water hoses

• Remove toys, bikes, balls, soccer nets, etc.

Kitchen

• Clear countertops completely

• Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.

• Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet

• Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher

Dining Room / Table

• Clear table and dust

• Use decorative place setting if available

• Feature one center piece such as a bouquet of flowers

• Straighten all chairs and space them evenly

• Remove child seats/booster chairs

Living / Family Room

• Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.

• De-clutter fireplace mantel/hearth

• Fluff and arrange furniture pillows

• Remove kid's toys

Bedrooms

• Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available

• Clear nightstands of all personal items

• Store away phone/tablet charging cables

• Remove all clutter from top of dressers

Bathrooms

• Clear countertops completely

• Put toilet seats down

• Close closet doors

• Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs

• Remove dirty towels - leave out only new, unused towels

• Remove floor mats

Pets

• Place food and water bowls in pantry or closet

• Place pet beds/toys in pantry or closet