- General Things to do
- Deep clean, declutter and unnecessary furniture
- Toys
- Pet stuff
- Do not mix bulb types
- Turn off all fans
- Bedrooms
- Clear Clutter
- Make beds
- Tidy up toys, clothes, and valuables
- Bathrooms
- Leave toilet seats down
- Clear clutter
- Clear dirty towels and arrange fresh accent towels
- Living Room/ Dining Room
- Turn off TVs
- Place pillows & thrown blankets
- Declutter all areas
- Arrange furniture neatly
- Kitchen
- Remove small appliances
- Remove all rugs and dishtowels
- Remove magnets/photos, etc. from refrigerator
- Ensure all visible areas are freshly cleaned
- Store garbage can out of sight
- Exterior
- Hide garbage cans
- Uncover and clean barbeques o
- Close garage door o
- Ensure landscaping is freshly manicured o
- Place a fresh wreath and door mat at entrance to home o
- Clean up after any animals o
- Hide “cute” yard decorations o I
- f you have a pool, hot tub, or spa, take security gates down, uncover, and clean o
- If taking twilight photos, replace any broken outdoor lighting o
- Remove any seasonal/holiday decorations