Pre-Shoot & Pre-Showing Preparation Checklist Most items are suggestions to help make your home camera-ready and show-ready! Exteriors ● CLOSE GARAGE DOORS REMOVE CARS FROM DRIVEWAY AND FRONT OF HOME ● CLEAN UP LANDSCAPING (MOW, TRIM, RAKE)
Bedrooms ● MAKE BEDS NEATLY TUCK IN ALL SHEETS, STRAIGHTEN COMFORTERS ● 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 Pets ● WHILE WE LOVE YOUR PETS, THERE SHOULD BE NO EVIDENCE OF THEM IN YOUR HOME. ● REMOVE FOOD BOWLS, BEDS, LITTER BOXES, & TOYS ● REMOVE PET HAIR FROM FURNITURE ● REMOVE TOWELS & ROBES FROM THE BACK OF DOORS ● REMOVE RUGS TO SHOW FLOORING RAZONS, SOAP, ETC. FROM SHOWERS , TOILET PLUNGER AND BATHTUBS ● EMP T Y VISIBLE GARBAGE CANS ● ARRANGED, CLEAN OR NEW TOWELS Bathrooms ● CLEAR COUNTERTOPS ● PUT TOILET SEATS DOWN ● CLOSE CABINET DOORS ● REMOVE SHAMPOOS,
Kitchen ● CLEAR COUNTERTOPS COMPLETELY ● CLEAR OFF REFRIGERATOR ● HIDE GARBAGE CANS IN CLOSET OR PANTRY ● PUT ALL DISHES AWAY ● REMOVE RAGS & SPONGES FROM SINK ● REMOVE RUGS TO SHOW FLOORING PRO -TIPS: Great Hiding Spots! CLOSETS, WASHERS/DRYERS, CUPBOARDS, PANTRIES, DISHWASHERS, GARAGES, SHEDS PRE-SHOWING TIPS: ● Make sure there are no lingering cooking smells before showings. ● Consider using air fresheners or opening windows for ventilation. ● Turn on all lights to brighten up the space, including lamps, overhead lights, and even closet lights. ● Consider playing soft background music to create a relaxed, positive ambiance.
● REMOVE VISIBLE WATER HOSES ● ADD WELCOME DOOR MAT TO FRONT DOOR AREA ● PUT TRASH BINS IN GARAGE ● PRESSURE WASH (IF NEEDED) ● CLEAN POOL/ LANAI FURNITURE REMOVE TOYS, DOG TOYS, ETC. Interiors ● OPEN WINDOWS, SHADES & CURTAIN ● TURN ON ALL LIGHTS ● REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS ● CLEAN WINDOWS ● REMOVE ARTIFICIAL PLANTERS Living/Family Room ● REMOVE MAGAZINE STACKS, PAPERS, ETC. ● DE-CLUTTER FIREPLACE MANTLE ● ARRANGE FURNITURE PILLOWS NEATLY ● REMOVE TOYS AND DOG TOYS Dining Room ● CLEAR TABLE ● DUST STRAIGHTEN ALL CHAIRS ● STAGE TABLE WITH TABLEWARE, PLACEMATS
Preparing your home with these small steps can make a big difference in how buyers perceive it and help them envision themselves living there.
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