INSIDE
INTERIOR ENTRANCE
- Size appropriate table, hall tree or vacant (good place for a welcoming scent to be placed)
- Fresh light bulbs
LIVING ROOM
- Remove all additional pieces of furniture
- Make sure you can navigate easily though the room
- Remove anything you don’t need displayed
- Windup all your cables and cords
- End tables clear of clutter
DINING ROOM
- Dining room table cleared off with central decorative piece or preset for presentation
- Nothing should be on the floor unless its furniture
- Remove all boxes and clutter
- Side board with only decorative items (1, 3, 5 or 7 items recommended)
- Remove all family photos
KITCHEN
- Clear off counters
- Put away all small appliances
- Clean front of fridge (ie: remove all magnets, flyers)
- Keep sink clean with no dishes)
- For photos remove all items on countertops
- Repair/replace and missing grout or caulk as necessary
- Minimize decorative items on top of cabinetry
LAUNDRY ROOM
- Clean and de-clutter
- Remove any non-essential items
- Make sure it is accessible
OUTSIDE
CURB APPEAL
- Make sure your lawn is clean and mowed
- Freshen up flower beds with seasonal flowers and fresh mulch
- Trees and shrubs trimmed back, professional is recommended
- If you have a front porch, all furniture is clean and in good repair
FRONT STOOP/PORCH
- Clean concrete
- Replace door mat or add new one
- Clean the front door, repaint if needed
- Nothing should be blocking the entrance
- Allow room for several people to move about on the porch
- Clean windows from the outside
- Recommend: Nice seasonal decorations are encouraged and make your home more welcoming
- Such as a fall wreath or spring basket
BACK PORCH
- Clear path from door to backyard
- No mildew or stains
- Any patio furniture should be clean and in good repair
- Add splash of color with decorative rug, pillows or flowers
BACK YARD
- Yard mowed
- Remove any wasps nests, ant hills, etc
- Trees trimmed and cleared back from house and roof
- If you have a shed make accessible, clutter free and remove valuables