General
o Minimal is the key word for all area preparations
- · Fewer visible items aid in providing a clean and organized appearance
- · Reduce personal items (buyers want to visualize the house as their home)
o The more light, the better
- · Ensure all lights function
- · Open all windows treatments to allow daylight inside
- · Leave blinds down and turn blades to a full open position
o Remove clutter and clean inside and out
o Interior of closets and garages are not photographed (good place to hide items)
Interior
o Living areas
- · Remove excess furniture items/accessories
- · Clear all tables (can have centerpieces)
- · Dining room tables can have basic settings
o Bedrooms
- · Remove excess furniture items/accessories
- · Clear all night tables and dressers (place excess items in drawers)
- · Make all beds (neatly with no wrinkles)
o Kitchen
- · Clear all countertops of small appliances and cooking utensils
- · Remove all magnets, photos etc. from refrigerator
- · Remove soap(s) towels and draining racks
- · Remove any rugs and/or runners (displays the floor)
o Bathroom
- · Clear all items from countertops, bathtubs and shower areas
- · Close toilet lids
- · Remove toilet brushes, wastebaskets and plungers
- · Clean mirrors
o Hallways and stairs
- · Remove any rugs and/or runners (displays the floor)
- · Remove table stands
Exterior
- · Ensure no vehicles, boats and/or trailers are around the house
- · Ensure lawn is mowed or leaves are removed
- · Ensure roof and gutters have no debris (aerial views will show gutters)
- · Stow all lawn equipment, trash cans etc.
- · Remove toys, bicycles or any items that distract from the house and yard
- · Provide a clean and organized appearance of any outdoor furniture
- · Remove leaves and vacuum pool if needed