ADD VALUE

MAXIMIZE POTENTIAL

  • Thoroughly clean whole house: vacuum, mop, clean countertops, clean windows

  • Replace all burned out light bulbs

  • Use bulbs of the same temperature

  • Turn all ceiling fans, Televisions and computer screens off

  • Open blinds and window treatments

  • Remove personal photographs or replace with general landscape or object photographs

  • Make all beds

  • Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring

  • Place all shoes and jackets in closets

  • Clean any mold or mildew from all walls, driveways, fencing
  • Close garage doors
  • Remove cars from driveway and front of home
  • Clean up landscaping: mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves, etc.
  • Remove empty planters
  • Use broom to remove cobwebs from eaves and door frames
  • Remove visible water hoses
  • Remove toys, sports balls, basketball goals, soccer goals, etc.

  • Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables, chairs and cushions

  • Pillows and cushions should be fresh, not faded

  • Clear out kid’s toys, balls, frisbees, etc.

  • Clean pool

  • Remove pool vacuum and cleaner hose

  • Turn on pool fountains and water features

  • Remove visible water hoses

  • Remove trash cans

  • Clear countertops completely. No knife blocks, baking supplies, mail, etc.
  • Leave out at most, of one small appliance
  • Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
  • Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet
  • Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher
  • Clear table, dust and polish the table top
  • 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 and booster chairs

  • Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.
  • De-clutter fireplace mantel and hearth
  • Clean interior of fireplace and re-paint if needed
  • Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
  • Remove kid’s toys
  • Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available
  • Press bed linens and bed skirts
  • Clear nightstands of all personal items
  • Store away phone/tablet charging cables
  • Remove all clutter from top of dressers
  • Remove family photos from walls
  • Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos

KIDS ROOMS

  • Remove personalized names from walls
  • Remove wall stickers/posters
  • Remove diaper genies
  • Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos

BATHROOMS

  • Clear countertops completely. No soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
  • 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 and toys in pantry or closet
  • Use lint roller on furniture to remove pet hair
  • Contain pets in hidden crate or outside
  • Clear back yard of pet waste and toys