Make sure your home is staged professionally, prior to our arrival.

    • Thoroughly clean house (vacuum carpet, mop floors, clean countertops, clean mirrors, clean windows)

    • Replace all burned-out light bulbs using bulbs of the same temperature (cool or warm)

    • Turn all ceiling fans OFF

    • Turn all TVs OFF

    • Turn all computer screens OFF

    • Open window treatments and/or tilt open blinds to let in light and expose the view

    • Remove personal photographs (or replace with general landscape/object photographs)

    • Make all beds

    • Remove small floor rugs to reveal flooring

    • Hide all shoes, jackets, laundry (can go in closets)

    • Remove seasonal decorations

    • Close garage doors

    • Remove cars from driveway and front of home

    • Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves, shovel snow)

    • Remove trash & recycle bins

    • Use broom to remove cobwebs from eaves and door frames

    • Remove visible water hoses

    • Remove toys, sports balls, basketball nets, soccer goals, etc.

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

    • Pillows/cushions should be freshened

    • Clean pool

    • Remove pool vacuum/cleaner hose

    • Hide pool cleaning supplies

    • Turn on pool fountains or any water features

    • Remove visible water hoses

    • Remove trash cans

    • Clear countertops as much as possible (remove mail, dirty dishes, etc)

    • Limit the amount of small appliances on counter (ex. coffee maker)

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

    • Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet

    • Remove dishes from the sink, hide in the dishwasher

    • Make sure all bar stools are at the same height

    • Clean fingerprints off appliances

      PRO TIP: Add a pop of color/height with a plant or flower arrangement.

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

    • De-clutter fireplace mantel/hearth (no more than 5 items, including art)

    • Turn on fireplace

    • Fluff and arrange furniture pillows

    • Remove kid's toys

    • Keep items on the coffee table/end tables to a minimum

    • Hide remotes in drawers or behind pillows

    • Make sure TV, computer screens, gaming units, etc are turned off

    • Make the 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

    • Limit or remove family photos from walls and dressers

    • Clean under the bed, removing items that may show in the photos

    • Remove diaper genies

    • Remove items hanging on the back of the door

    • Clear desk or any other surface areas as much as possible

    • Make sure book case looks presentable (none fallen over)

    • Put away any small belongings (pens, pencils, paperclips, etc)

    • Get rid of any visible wires or cables

    • Clear countertops. No toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.

    • Put toilet seats down

    • Remove/hide plunger and toilet brush

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

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

    • Remove floor mats

    • Make sure to wipe down countertops and mirrors

    • Hide food and water bowls.

    • Hide pet beds/toys

    • Use a lint roller on furniture to remove pet hair

    • Contain pets so they don't accidentally get in the photo

      Our furry friends aren't for sale too!