getting your home ready for photos

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• Remove cars from driveway

• Close all windows/Remove all Screens

• Sweep walkways

• Pick up leaves, sticks, branches

• Put toys, bicycles away

• Store seasonal décor

• Stow garden tools, supplies

• Remove all hoses

• Straighten and arrange deck furniture

• Clean pool area/Uncover BBQ

• Remove personal items/photos

• Remove all visible clutter

• Open shades/blinds

• Replace burned out light bulbs

• Tidy up or put away all children’s toys

• Empty waste baskets

• Hide pet dishes/toys/beds

• Vacuum carpets

• Sweep hard floors

• Remove newspapers, mail

• Display attractive books

• Turn off televisions

• Turn on all lights

• Remove all items from refrigerator door

• Store food in cabinets

• De-clutter counters, stove

• Stow small appliances

• Hide soaps, cleaning items

• Hide dish towels, sponges

• Clear sink of dishes

• Put away draining rack

• Organize items on open shelves

• Place bowl of fruit on counter

• Straighten/push in dining chairs

• Add centerpiece, candles

• Set the table for dinner

• Add a vase of flowers

• Add a bottle of wine, glasses

• Make the beds

• Arrange decorative pillows

• Put away clothing, shoes

• Clean under the bed

• Clear surfaces of clutter

• Make the bathrooms sparkle

• Hang fresh towels

• Clear counters of toiletries

• Clean mirrors

• Clean toilet and close lid

• Remove all items from tub and shower