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

FRONT YARD:

  • 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.

KITCHEN:

  • 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.

OFFICE / DENS:

  • 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.

LIVING ROOM / FAMILY ROOM:

  • 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

BATHROOMS:

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

  • Put toilet seats down

  • Remove/hide plunger and toilet brush

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

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

  • Remove floor mats

  • Make sure to wipe down countertops and mirrors

BACK YARD:

  • 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

BEDROOMS:

  • 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

PETS:

  • 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!