Exterior & Curb Appeal
- Power wash driveway, walkways, and exterior walls
- Mow lawn, edge borders, trim all hedges and trees
- Add fresh mulch to all planting beds
- Plant colorful seasonal flowers at entry
- Clean and repaint front door if needed
- Polish or replace entry hardware and house numbers
- Clean and stage outdoor furniture
- Clean and balance pool, ensure it sparkles
- Remove all personal items, tools, and clutter from yard
Interior, Every Room
- Deep clean entire home top to bottom
- Remove at least 50% of furniture to create a spacious feel
- Remove all personal photos and family items
- Clean all windows inside and out
- Replace all burned out light bulbs, use warm white throughout
- Touch up paint on all walls, trim, and baseboards
- Steam clean or replace carpets if worn
- Ensure all doors and windows open and close smoothly
Kitchen
- Clear all countertops completely
- Deep clean all appliances inside and out
- Polish all hardware, faucets, and fixtures
- Clean grout lines on backsplash and floor
- Replace hardware if dated
Bathrooms
- Deep clean all surfaces, fixtures, and grout
- Replace caulking around tub, shower, and sink if discolored
- Replace toilet seats if worn or discolored
- Clear all personal toiletries from counters and shower
- Add fresh white towels and a new bath mat
Day of Showing or Photography
- Open all blinds and curtains, maximize natural light
- Turn on all lights throughout the home
- Add fresh flowers to kitchen and entry
- Set dining table elegantly
- Remove all pets and pet items
- Take out all trash and recycling
- Set AC to a comfortable temperature