Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean counter tops, clean windows)

Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON

Replace all burned out light bulbs & ensure all are same temperature (ALL incandescent or ALL compact fluorescent)

Turn all ceiling fans OFF

Turn all TVs OFF

Turn all computer screens OFF

Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light

Remove personal photographs (or replace with general landscape/object photographs)

Make all beds

Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring

Place all shoes/jackets in closets

Close garage doors

Remove cars from driveway and front of the home

Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)

Remove empty planters

Use a broom to remove cobwebs from eaves and door frames

Remove visible water hoses

Remove toys, sports balls, soccer goals, basketball goals, etc.

Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables/chairs/cushions

Pillows/cushions should be fresh, not faded

Clear out kid’s toys, balls, frisbees, etc.

Clean pool

Remove pool vacuum/cleaner hose

Hide pool cleaning supplies

Turn on pool fountains/water features

Remove visible water hoses

Remove trash cans

Place food and water bowls in pantry or closet

Place ped beds/toys in pantry or closet

Use a lint roller on furniture to remove pet hair

Contain pets in a hidden crate or outside

Clear back yard of pet waste/toys

Clear counter tops completely. NO baking supplies, mail, etc.

Leave out a max of one small appliance (ex. coffee maker)

Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.

Clear top of refrigerator

Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet

Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher

Clear table, dust and polish the table top

Use decorative place settings if available

Feature one center piece such as a bouquet of flowers

Straighten all chairs and space them evenly

Remove extra leaf and chairs if applicable

Remove child seats/booster chairs

Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.

De-clutter fireplace mantle/hearth (no more than 5 items including art)

Clean interior of fireplace and re-paint if needed

Fluff and arrange furniture pillows

Remove kid’s toys

Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available

Press bed linens and bed skirts

Clear nightstands of all personal items

Store away phone/tablet cables

Remove all clutter from top of dresser

Remove family photos from walls

Clean under bed, removing items that may show in photos

Remove diaper genies

Clear counter tops completely. No soap, toothbrushes, medications, etc.

Put toilet seat down

Close closet doors

Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs

Remove dirty towels - replace with new unused towels

Remove floor mats

Wipe down all surfaces including mirrors streaks