General Areas
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Thoroughly clean whole house (clean countertops, clean windows, vacuum, mop)
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De-clutter as much as possible, especially excessively furnished rooms – store excess in garage
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Replace all light bulbs with matching bulbs (warm preferred)
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Remove all personal items e.g. photos
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Tidy / Hide all power leads / cables
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Move garbage cans out of sight
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Remove piles of mail, newspaper and magazines
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Clean all windows inside and out
Kitchen / Dining Areas
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Clean and put away all dishes / cutlery
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Remove all small appliances
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Clean all splash backs, range hoods and large appliances especially if stainless steel
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Remove all detergents, dish clothes, dish rack, tea towels, drain plugs.
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Ensure range hood lights are working
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Remove all objects from fridge e.g. magnets, photos
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Remove bins and pet bowls
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Minimize bench top clutter e.g. salt and pepper, coffee, cereal boxes
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Set the dining room table to make it look more inviting
Bathrooms / Powder Rooms
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Remove all soaps, shampoo, face washers / bath mats, toys, scales, bins
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Remove all tooth brushes, tooth paste, razors, hair dryers
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Make sure glass and mirrors are spotless
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Remove all non-matching towels
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Remove toilet cleaning utensils.
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Ensure toilet roll is not empty
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Close all toilet lids
Pool / Spa Areas
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Ensure pool is clean
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Remove all pool cleaners and poles
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Remove all pool toys
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Open all outdoor umbrellas
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Remove all trash cans
Living Areas / Recreational Rooms
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Turn off TV and put remotes away
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Remove all toys, fans, game consoles
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Remove Exercise bikes / equipment
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Arrange DVDs, games, books neatly on shelves
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Turn off and clean ceiling fan
Bedrooms
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Make all beds. Solid color bed clothes photograph better than patterns.
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De-clutter toys, books, games, tissue boxes.
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Remove all personal items.
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Ensure bedside lamps are working.
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Remove posters / stickers from walls.
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Clear away all clothes.
Outside Areas
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Mow and rake the lawn and trim edges
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Rake / sweep up leaves, sticks, papers
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Remove all gardening equipment e.g. hoses, rakes, wheel barrows
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Sweep or preferably pressure clean driveway and paved areas
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Tidy garden e.g. weeds
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Remove all cars / boats / bikes / trailers
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Remove all toys
60 minutes before
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Set the table (optional)
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Place wine glasses and wine on outside table (optional)
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Open all blinds
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Turn on all lights
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Turn off ceiling fans
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Turn off TV
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Put pets away
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Put children away
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Ensure vehicles can’t be seen (street in front of house should be clear of cars)