Preparing Your Home
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
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Open window coverings to let in the natural light and neighborhood views (turn vertical and Venetian blinds to open position).
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Clean windows.
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Remove any items which may be taped or otherwise fastened to the refrigerator.
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Remove everything from sinks.
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Remove all you can from countertops (bread, dishes, toothpaste, combs, soap, food, toiletries, hand towels, etc.)
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Make all beds and tidy up bedrooms. Hide all clothes. Hang them up nicely in closets. Or just stuff them under your bed.
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Stash any and all children’s toys.
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Remove pet bowls, toys and litter boxes from rooms that will be photographed.
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Put away newspapers and magazines.
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Make sure all light bulbs work.
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Roll-up or hide garden hoses and hide all garden tools.
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Put trash into outside trash bins. Conceal all trash containers.
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Get the lawn mowed and edged, the weeds pulled, and leaves picked up.
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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.
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Help the photographer by keeping pets and people out of the way.
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MOST IMPORTANTLY: De-clutter your home