Exteriors:

• Close garage doors
• Remove cars from driveway and front of home
• Clean up landscaping (mow, trim, rake)
• Remove visible water hoses
• Clean up dog waste
• Remove dog leashes
• Put trash bins in garage
• Clear snow from driveways, walks, and decks
• Clean deck furniture, tidy cushions
• Clean pool, remove cover and hoses
• Remove toys, dog toys, soccer goals, etc.

Interiors:

• Open window shades, curtains
• Turn all lights on
• Replace burned light bulbs
• Hide shoes from entries
• Clean windows
• Display fresh flowers

Living/Family Room:

• Remove stacks of magazines, papers, etc.
• De-clutter fireplace mantle
• Arrange furniture and pillows neatly
• Remove kid toys
• Clear table and dust
• Straighten all chairs
• Remove booster seats
• Stage the table with tableware and placemats

Kitchen:

• Clear countertops completely
• Clear off refrigerator
• Hide garbage cans in closet or pantry
• Put all dishes away
• Remove rags and sponges from sink
• Remove scatter rugs to show flooring

Bedrooms:

• Make beds
• Tuck in all sheets, straighten comforters
• Clear nightstands of personal items, remotes
• Hide computer/phone charging cables
• Remove clutter from tops of dressers
• Clean under bed, remove items that may show
• Remove posters/stickers from walls, doors

Bathrooms:

• Clear countertops completely
• Put toilet seats down
• Close cabinet doors
• Remove shampoo, soap, razors, etc. from showers and bathtubs
• Leave out neatly arranged, clean or new towels
• Empty visible garbage cans
• Remove towels, robes from back of doors
• Remove scatter rugs to show flooring
• Pets:

As much as we love pets, there should be no evidence of them in your home

• Remove food bowls, beds, litter boxes and toys
• Remove pet hair from furniture

Great Hiding Spots:

• Closets
• Washer/dryers
• Cupboards
• Pantries
• Dishwasher
• Garages
• Sheds