LIVING and FAMILY ROOM
The space to enjoy conversation and spend quality time with family
- Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.
- De-clutter fireplace mantel/hearth (no more than 5 items, including art)
- Clean interior of fireplace and re-paint if needed
- Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
- Remove kid’s toys
- Have a billiard table? Remove the cover and rack the balls and place a couple of cue sticks on the table.
Kitchen
More frequently the place everyone comes together
- De-clutter countertops
- Remove soaps, sponges, and dish clothes
- Remove floor mats
- Remove garbage cans
- Remove items such as magnets from refrigerator
DINING ROOM and TABLE
Allow buyers to imagine a nice family meal
- Clear table, dust and polish the table top
- Use decorative place setting if available
- Feature one center piece such as a bouquet of flowers
- Straighten all chairs and space them evenly
- Remove child seats/booster chairs
BEDROOMS
MASTER BEDROOM
A good nights rest recharges the body and mind
- Make bed, including decorative pillows/shams if available
- Press bed linens and bed skirts
- Clear nightstands of all personal items
- Store away phone/tablet charging cables
- Remove all clutter from top of dressers
- Remove family photos from walls
- Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos
OTHER/GUEST BEDROOM
Don’t forget about guest bedrooms
- Remove personalized names from walls
- Remove wall stickers/posters
- Remove diaper genies
- Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos
BATHROOMS
To be spa-like, the bathroom must be clear of all personal items
- Clear countertops completely. No soap or soap dispensers, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
- Put toilet seats down
- Close closet doors
- Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs
- Remove dirty towels – leave out only new, unused towels
- Remove floor mats
- Clean mirrors and windows
We’re just there to photograph the home so what’s not included:
- Move or re-arrange furniture
- Make beds, clean, dust or de-clutter
- Pick up toys or yard items
- “Photoshop” vehicles, walls, damaged walls, power lines, wall pictures, cords, etc.
We will make small adjustments to things like blinds, curtains, pillows lights, etc. but we will not touch:
- Personal bathroom supplies (shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant, towels)
- Medications
- Purses, wallets, etc