General Tips For Every Room
□ Clean windows and all reflective or glass surfaces
□ Replace all burned out light bulbs
□ Remove cobwebs from wall/ceiling corners
□ Fix/straighten/open blinds and shutters
□ Make sure cabinet doors and dressers drawers close all the way
□ Make sure framed artwork and mirrors are not hanging crooked
□ Remove any small rugs that are not in great condition

Kitchen and Dining Areas
□ Remove magnets, artwork, photos from refrigerator
□ Remove any items from the top of the refrigerator
□ Put away all unnecessary appliances, dish racks, etc.
□ Make sure towels are clean and neatly folded
□ Clean stovetop and put away any pots and pans
□ Neatly organize any visible hanging kitchen utensils
□ Make sure the sink is empty, put all dishes and sponges away
□ Move calendars, mail, phone chargers, etc. out of view
□ Move paper towels, trash cans, pet dishes out of view
□ Remove booster seats from dining room chairs

Living and Family Rooms
□ Move any pet toys, beds, food dishes, etc. out of view
□ Hide TV remotes and game controllers
□ Hide exposed A/V or electrical cables, if possible
□ Straighten/organize books and DVDs on bookshelves
□ Place fresh unburned logs in the fireplace, if possible
□ Organize/remove pillows and blankets from couch and chairs
□ Remove any unnecessary furniture or exercise equipment (extra furniture will make rooms appear smaller in photos)

Office/Den
□ Remove as much as possible from desktop areas
□ Neatly organize any paperwork or items that can’t be removed
□ Organize or hide computer cables under or around desk
□ Straighten/organize items on bookshelves
□ Move trash cans and shredders out of view

Bedrooms
□ Make beds, be sure all loose sheets are tucked in
□ Make sure any items under bed are hidden from view
□ Remove as much as possible from dresser and bedside tables
□ Make sure frames, posters etc. are not crooked
□ Consider removing children’s names from the walls, if possible
□ Remove excessive stuffed animals and arrange or hide kid’s toys
□ Move laundry basket out of view
□ Remove any temporary fans or space heaters

Bathrooms
□ Make sure towels are clean and neatly folded
□ Remove any used shower towels
□ Hide toothbrushes and other items from counter
□ Clean all spots and streaks from the mirror
□ Put a small potted flower on the counter, if possible
□ Move plunger, cleaning supplies, air freshener, etc. out of view
□ Move shower supplies out of view
□ Move trash cans and diaper disposal out of view

Exterior
□ Be prepared to move any cars or trailers from driveway
□ Hide garbage cans out of view from street
□ Put colorful flowers near the front door, patios and walkways
□ Move pet toys, crates, beds, dishes etc. out of view
□ Move shoes, kids toys, sporting equipment out of view
□ Neatly coil or remove hoses and temporary sprinklers
□ Neatly arrange patio furniture and BBQ equipment
□ Trim and remove dead or discolored branches and leaves
□ Remove leaves from pool, walkways and patio areas
□ Remove pool sweep before appointment, if possible
□ Remove temporary fence around pool, if possible
□ Turn on waterfall ahead of time and clean leaves from pool