First-time home sellers may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the process of selling their property. They may be worried that the photographer is coming to their home. To ease their stress and yours, you can save time by making sure everything goes well by using this helpful checklist.

Exterior Front and Back

• Remove cars from driveway

• Close all windows

• Sweep walkways

• Pick up leaves, sticks, branches

• Put toys, bicycles away

• Store seasonal décor

• Stow garden tools, supplies

• Remove all hoses

• Straighten and arrange deck furniture

• Clean pool area

Interior: Main Areas

• Remove personal items/photos

• Remove all visible clutter

• Open shades/blinds

• Replace burned out light bulbs

• Tidy up or put away all children’s toys

• Empty waste baskets

• Hide pet dishes/toys/beds

• Vacuum carpets

• Sweep hard floors

• Remove newspapers, mail

• Display attractive books or tropical decorations

• Turn off televisions and ceiling fans

• Turn on all lights

Interior: Kitchen

• Remove all items from refrigerator door

• Store food in cabinets

• De-clutter counters, stove

• Stow small appliances

• Hide soaps, cleaning items

• Hide dish towels, sponges

• Clear sink of dishes

• Put away draining rack

• Organize items on open shelves

• Place bowl of fruit on counter

 Interior: Dining Room

• Straighten/push in dining chairs

• Add centerpiece, candles

• Set the table for dinner

• Add a vase of tropical flowers

• Add a bottle of wine, glasses

 Interior: Bedrooms

• Make the beds

• Arrange decorative pillows

• Put away clothing, shoes

• Clean under the bed

• Clear surfaces of clutter

 Interior: Bathrooms

• Make the bathrooms sparkle

• Hang fresh towels or remove them if they don’t look nice

• Clear counters of toiletries

• Clean mirrors

• Clean toilet and close lid

• Remove all items from tub and shower

  
  

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