
Exterior
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Move vehicles from driveway and away from the front of home.
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Close Garage Door
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Place rubbish bins inside the garage or out of sight.
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Clean windows.
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Mow and landscape gardens as needed. Coil hoses, remove any rubbish, animal droppings etc.
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Prepare your outdoor seating area to look like an inviting space to relax.
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Remove any toys and sports equipment
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Clean Pool Area (If Applicable)

Kitchen
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Clear all bench tops, including any cleaning supplies.
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Remove small appliances including toaster, blenders, etc.
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Front of fridge should be clear of magnets, paper, and pictures.
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Hide your rubbish tin.
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Store dishes and put away draining rack
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Hide soaps and cleaning items
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Add a center piece such as flowers or candles to the tables

General
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Open all drapes and blinds.
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Move/Remove any furniture that obstructs windows.
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Remove rugs from floors, especially from tile or wood floors.
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Try to conceal any cords.
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Make all beds nicely with smooth bedspread and fluffed up pillows, (hidden stuff under bed or in wardrobe is fine where it can’t be seen!)
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Clear clutter from everywhere - shoes, TOYS, umbrellas, everyday items you may use.
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Depersonalize and remove family photos/ artistic nudes etc.
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Turn all ceiling fans OFF. They will create a motion blur in your photo.
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Turn all lights and lamps on, replace any burned-out light bulbs
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Replace any burnt-out light bulbs. Check this carefully – and ensure all lights in one space are the same color temperature, ie are they matching warm bulbs or cool temp blue light.
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Remove ALL evidence of pets including water/food bowls, toys, blankets and beds – from everywhere.
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If you have any pets on the premises, please have them restrained.

Bathrooms
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Toilet lids should be down.
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Clear the vanity/shelving/shower of all personal care items
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Hide your cleaning brushes and rubbish tins.
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Full roll of toilet paper.
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Just have one small towel on the towel rail.
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Remove floor mats
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Remove all items from bathtubs and showers

Living / Family Room
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Arrange the furniture to make room look large
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Remove magazines and papers
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Remove any gym equipment
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Clear clutter from shelves and tables
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Hide all remotes
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Hide loose home theater cables