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PREPARING YOUR HOME

LIGHTING

       

  • All interior and exterior lights on, including floor lamps,    table lamps, under-cabinet, stovetop, bedside, ceiling fan and other secondary light sources

  • Ensure that all light bulbs work. Replace any burnt-out.

  • Turn off ceiling fans            

 BATHROOMS

         

  • Lower all toilet seats

  • Clear countertops of non-decorative items

  • Remove items from bath/shower                  (curtains/door open to show off tiling/fixtures

FRONT AND BACKYARDS

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  • Put hoses and other equipment away, organize                patio/deck

  • Pick up pet waste, put away garbage bins, general yard clean up

  • Freshly-cut lawn and landscaping in good shape

  • Pool cleaning equipment is removed and

       the pool has been cleaned

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  • Put all personal items away

  • Remove any religious symbols from view

  • Generally, make the house as clean as possible (remove streaks from mirrors, sweep/mop floors, etc.)

  • Remove all holiday decor - examples include pumpkins, Christmas trees, menorahs, Christmas lights, wreaths from the front door, etc

VEHICLES

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  • Ensure that no vehicles are in the driveway or on the street in front of the home

  • Close garage doors

  KITCHEN

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  • Remove all non-decorative items from counters (dish        soap, paper towels, phones, cleaning supplies, etc.)

  • Remove magnets, photos, artwork from the refrigerator

STAGING

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If available, place unobtrusive decorative items on counters and tables - examples include fresh flowers, bowls of fresh fruit, pottery, vases, and new candles

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