- Hide any garden tools and equipment, including hoses and sprinklers
- Hide all toys and bicycles
- Remove trash and recycling bins from view
- Move all vehicles, boats, and motorcycles out of the driveway and away from the front of the house
- Give your lawn a fresh mow and keep it free from excess fallen leaves and other debris
- Small Appliances - relocate any small appliances that sit on the kitchen counters into cabinets for the photos
- Fridge - remove all items from top of fridge and face of fridge (magnets, bills, photos, etc.)
- Stove top - Clean and shiny!
- Sink - empty (this includes dish racks
- Towels/Cloths/Cleaning supplies - ensure none are visible
- Fresh Flowers or a bowl of fresh fruit can make a lovely centerpiece
- All personal care items tucked away and removed from countertops (toothbrushes, bar soap, shaving cream, hair dryers, lotions, etc.) A decorative soap dispenser is acceptable
- Towels - Best towels available hanging on rack
- Shower/Bath - Up to 3 bottles visible. (no bar soaps)
- No trash bins, toilet brush or plungers in sight & toilet seats down
- Walk-In/Extra Large Closets will be photographed, so please have these as tidy as possible
- Make beds with wrinkle-free comforter or quilt. Tuck any visible sheets into mattresses. Arrange decorative cushions above blankets.
- Side tables - ideally one piece of decor/lamp per table, any personal items out of sight (glasses, photos, jewelry, remotes, etc.) Books are acceptable
- Coffee table - the main culprit for collecting extra stuff. A couple magazines, coasters, and one remote is acceptable
- Side Tables - same rule applies as bedroom.
- Bookshelves should be tidy
- Fireplace turned on
- Hide any pet accessories
- All soaps and supplies out of sight, if possible
- Ideally shoes and shoe racks are hidden
