Photography & Showing Checklist

EXTERIOR & GENERAL

  • Remove vehicles from the driveway
  • Remove garbage and recycling bins from sight
  • Clean up after your pet(s)
  • Mow the lawn
  • Remove shoes, coats etc. from entryways
  • Turn on all the lights
  • Replace lightbulbs if required
  • Set blinds to a consistent height in every room
  • Fix or remove broken blinds and curtains
  • Remove space heaters and fans
  • Remove personal photos (optional)
  • Remove pet bowls, toys, beds, scratching posts

KITCHEN

  • Remove tea towels and dish cloths
  • Remove magnets from the fridge
  • Clear countertops and surfaces of all dishes, mail, keys, tissue boxes etc.

LIVING AND FAMILY AREAS

  • Position Couch cushions
  • Turn on fireplace
  • Remove cords that bunch or run along the floor
  • Remove newspapers, tissue boxes, remote controls
  • Turn off television

BEDROOMS

  • Make the bed
  • Remove laundry baskets, stuffed animals and toys
  • Close closet doors

BATHROOMS

  • Close toilet seats
  • Remove towels
  • from shower doors and curtain rods
  • Remove bottles from tub or shower
  • Remove air fresheners, toiletries, toothbrushes, hair appliances, toilet paper rolls, etc. from counters
  • Remove floor mats and stools

EXTRA TIME? HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO REALLY MAKE IT SHINE!

  • Power wash the driveway, decks and patios, clean siding, touch up exterior paint.
  • Purchase and position fresh flowers in the kitchen and living areas.
  • Remove extra furniture, appliances and accessories.
  • Set the dining room table.