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