• Move the vehicles from the driveaway and away from the front of the house

• Hide trash cans, shovels, lawn equipment, and toys

• Remove empty planters

• Depending on the season, mow your lawn, rake the leaves, or clear your driveway/walkway of snow

• Tidy up the yard and landscaping by organizing furniture, covering the grill, and sweeping the deck

• Pressure wash the siding or driveway if necessary

• Clean windows

• Sweep cobwebs from eaves and door frames

• Close garage doors

• Open blinds/ shades to brighten the room

• Replace any burnt out light bulbs

• Declutter as much as possible (limit countertops and surfaces to no more than 3 items)

• Put away shoes, jackets, pet bowls, and personal items

• Consider taking down personal photos and unnecessary decor

• Turn off TV’s, computers, fans, and be sure to hide wires/plugs

• Roll up welcome mats and rugs to show flooring and help make your space feel bigger

• Close closet doors

• Thoroughly clean and clear countertops

• Remove magnets + clutter from the outside of the refrigerator

• Hide garbage and recycling cans in a pantry or closet

• Clean the sink and store dirty dishes in the dishwasher

• Clear, dust, and polish the tabletop

• Straighten and evenly space dining chairs

• Place fresh flowers or a centerpiece on the table

• Remove stacks of books, magazines, papers, important documents

• Declutter mantle/coffee table

• Fluff and arrange pillows on furniture

• Remove toys, laptops, and personal items

• Make all of the beds

• Iron bed linens

• Clean off nightstands and remove personal items, charging cables, and clutter

• Clean under the bed, and check the room from all angles to make sure that nothing is showing

• Clear the countertops and remove soap, toothbrushes, and other toiletries

• Close closet doors

• Clean the mirrors

• Remove items from the shower (shampoo, soap, etc.)

• Hang new, unused towels Put toilet seats down