General Preparation:
- Vacuum Carpets
- Mop Hard Floors
- Clean Countertops
- Clean Windows
- Clean Fan Blades
- Turn On All Lights & Lamps
- Replace Burned Out Bulbs
- Turn Off Fans/Turn Of TV’s & PC’s
- Open Blinds & Window Treatments
- Remove Personal Photos If Desired
- Remove Small Rugs & Mats
- Hide Shoes, Jackets & Hats in Closets
- Remove Holiday Decorations
Exterior (Yards, Pools, Docks):
- Close Garage Doors
- Remove Cars From Driveway
- Remove Trash Cans
- Mow Grass, Trim Shrubs, Clear Leaves
- Remove Empty Planters
- Remove Cobwebs From Eaves & Door
- Remove Visible Water Hoses
- Remove Toys & Sports Equipment
- Clean Porch, Tidy Up Tables & Chairs
- Clean Pool & Remove Vacuum Hose
- Hide Pool Cleaning Supplies
- Turn on Water Features
- Docked Watercraft Should Be Clean
- Fishing Gear Should Be Neatly Organized
Kitchen:
- Clear Countertops Completely
- Clear Refrigerator of Magnets/Photos
- Hide Garbage Cans in Pantry or Closet
- Remove Dishes From Sink
- Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
- Clean Countertops of Smudges
- Clear Island of Obstructions
- Remove Floor Mats
- Remove Paper Towels & Napkins
Dining Room:
- Clear Table of Paper/Mail/Debris
- Use Decorative Place Settings
- Feature One Centerpiece (Flowers, Etc.)
- Straighten Chairs & Space Evenly
- Remove Child Seats/Booster Chairs
Living Room:
- Remove Magazines/Papers/Mail/Debris
- De-Clutter Fireplace Mantel/Hearth
- Clean Interior of Fireplace
- Do Not Block Fireplace
- Fluff & Arrange Pillows
- Remove Toys
- Hide TV Remotes
Bedrooms:
- Make Bed
- Press Bed Linens & Bed Skirt
- Clean Nightstands of Personal Items
- Hide Charging Cables
- Remove Clutter From Dressers
- Remove Family Photos if Desired
- Clean Under Bed Items That May Appear
- Remove Diaper Genies
Bathrooms:
- Clean Countertops Completely
- No Toothbrushes, Medications, Etc.
- Put Toilet Seat Down
- Close Closet Doors
- Remove Shampoo, Soap, Loofahs, Etc.
- Open Shower Curtains
- Remove Dirty Towels & Laundry Baskets
- Remove Floor Mats
Pets:
- Hide Food & Water Bowls
- Hide Pet Crates, Beds & Toys
- Remove Pet Hair From Furniture
- Clear Yard of Pet Waste & Toys