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