General
__ Extensively clean the whole home (floors, countertops, windows)
__ Turn on all ceiling lights and lamps
__ Replace all burnt out lightbulbs
__ Turn off ceiling fans
__ Turn off tv's and computer screens
__ Open all blinds
__ Remove personal photographs
__ Make all beds
__ Remove small floor rugs to show floor
__ Place all shoes and jackets inside closet
Exterior
__ Close garage doors
__ Remove cars from driveway and front of home
__ Tidy up landscaping
__ Remove empty planters
__ Remove cobwebs from eves and door frame
__ Remove visible hoses
__ Remove toys (soccer goals, basketball hoops, kids toys, etc)
__ Clean porch, today up outdoor tables, chairs, and chair cushions
__ Clean pool
__ Remove pool cleaning equipment
__ Remove trash cans
__ Turn on any fountains
__ Remove pet waste
Kitchen
__ Clean off countertops completely. No knife blocks, baking supplies, mail, toaster, etc
__ At a max, you may leave out small appliances
__ Hide trash can in closet
__ Remove dish rags, towels, scrubbers, hand soap, etc...
__ Remove magnets, pictures, and other items from outside of refrigerator.
Dining Room
__ Clear, dust and polish table tops
__ if available, you may use decorative table settings
__ Up to one centerpiece may be used
__ Remove kids' chairs and booster seats
__ Straighten all chairs
Family Room
__ Remove all magazines, papers, mail, etc
__ Remove kids' toys
__ De-clutter fireplace mantel
__ Clean interior of fireplace
__ Arrange pillow
Master Bedroom
__ Make bed
__ Clear nightstand of personal items
__ Remove cell phone charging cords
__ Remove clutter from dresser
__ Remove family photos
__ Remove items from under the bed that are visible
Bedrooms
__ Make bed(s)
__ Remove personal items
__ Remove any stickers and posters from the walls
__ Remove any visible items from under the bed(s)
Bathrooms
__ Clear countertops completely
__ Remove soap, toothbrushes, medication, make-up, deodorant, etc
__ Close toilet lid
__ Clean shower and remove shampoo, soap, razor, etc
__ Remove floor mats to show floor
__ Remove towels hanging on back of doors, etc
__ Remove any stickers and posters from walls
Pets
__ Remove food/water bowls
__ Remove pet beds/toys
__ Remove all waste and pet hair
__ Contain pets in a hidden kennel or take with you for appointment