Home Preparation Checklist 

This list should help make your home look its absolute best. Remember the objective is to make your home look and feel like it can adapt to becoming anyone's dream home.

General:
  • Open all drapes and blinds on windows with a good view. - An exception would be Baths and some Bedrooms. 
  • Move/Remove any furniture that obstructs windows.
  • Turn all inside lights on.  This will help balance the light in most areas.
  • Remove all clutter possible. 
  • Turn all Televisions off, and clean them well. 
  • Make Beds and Close Closets.  
  • Open doors between rooms to give an open feeling when possible. 
  • Remove all evidence of pets. 
  • Remove rugs from floors, especially from tile or wood floors.
  • Conceal Chords if possible.  Unplug them from the wall if needed.  (Except lights) 
  • Replace any burnt out light bulbs. 
  • No shoes by doors or anywhere... Please place them in the closet.

Kitchen:
  • Remove any Calendars. - Calendars make a listing dated if it goes over 30 days.
  • Clear all counter tops. - No rags, soap, knives or cutting boards. 
  • Countertop appliances can be a little unsightly, if possible, hide it.
  • Clear the Refrigerator completely. - No magnets, pictures, lists etc... 
  • Clean shiny appliances well - Dirty appliances will look smudged with flash cameras. 
  • Remove Trashcan from Kitchen if possible or does not go with decor.

Bathrooms:
  • Toilet lids should be down.
  • Clear the Counter-top from absolutely every item considered to be personal. 
  • Remove cleaning brushes and trashcans.
  • Close Shower Curtains.  If custom tiled bath, showcase with shower curtain half-open.

Exterior:
  • Move vehicles from drive way and away from the front of home.
  • Place trash barrels, and anything that is not attached to the home, in the Garage or out of sight.
  • Cut grass, and remove all weeds from cracks in concrete.
  • Clean windows and mirrors.
  • Remove yard signs.
  • Remove all floats and distracting objects like pool fences, vacuums and coolers from pools and pool areas. 
  • When possible, water the grass 4-5 hours prior to shooting- Even a brown lawn will look better.


You only get one chance to make a first impression!