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Get the Home Picture Ready - Keep the Home Show Ready!
Turn ON all of the lights and lamps and check for burnt out bulbs
Turn OFF all ceiling fan blades (photo day only)
Remove anything from off the floor that does not belong on the floor
Hide all Phones if not attached to the wall
Clean all windows of streaks and dirt
Pets: If you have pets that cannot help themselves but want to be in every shot, please crate them or otherwise contain them
Bathrooms:
Remove ALL items from bathroom countertops – exceptions can be decorative items
Towels hung straight
Kitchens:
Remove ALL items from kitchen countertops and kitchen islands – exceptions are decorative items tucked into corners
Remove magnets/paper from the Refrigerator
Pet dishes hidden away
Dishtowels put away
Bedrooms:
Remove ALL items from table tops (inc alarm clocks) – exceptions are lamps and decorative items
Make Beds and straighten pillows
Living and Dining Areas:
Remove all remote controls
Remove all personal items from table tops and open shelving – exceptions are centerpieces or decorative items
Straighten pillows and chairs
Outside:
Remove your car(s) from the driveway
Mow the lawn
Mulch if necessary
Remove ALL lawn equipment, debris, recycle and trashcans