Please complete the following preparations in order to show your home at its best:

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• Remove all vehicles from driveways and try not to park directly in front of the house

• Open window coverings to let in the natural light and neighborhood views (turn vertical and Venetian blinds to open position).

• Clean windows.

• Remove any items which may be taped or otherwise fastened to the refrigerator.

• Remove everything from sinks.

• Remove all you can from countertops (bread, dishes, toothpaste, combs, soap, food, toiletries, hand towels, etc.)

• Make all beds and tidy up bedrooms. Hide all clothes. Hang them up nicely in closets. Or just stuff them under your bed.

• Stash any and all children’s toys.

• Remove pet bowls, toys and litter boxes from rooms that will be photographed.

• Put away newspapers and magazines.

• Make sure all light bulbs work.

• Roll-up or hide garden hoses and hide all garden tools.

• Put trash into outside trash bins. Conceal all trash containers.

• Get the lawn mowed and edged, the weeds pulled, and leaves picked up.

• Make sure the pool and pool area are sparkling clean. If you have temporary child fencing, take it down for the photo shoot. Turn on the pumps for waterfalls/spillways.

• Help the photographer by keeping pets and people out of the way.

• MOST IMPORTANTLY: De-clutter your home