General
- Clean home thoroughly: vacuum, sweep, mop, wash windows and mirrors
- Declutter and remove all excess furniture and family items
- Make sure all lights work and light bulbs are matching hue (including lamps)
- Identify and make any repairs that are required
- Store unnecessary items in the garage or storage room(s)
- Empty garbage and store bins
- Remove any evidence of pets. Remove toys, beds, feeding bowls before photos or showings
Kitchen
- Declutter any surfaces, open shelving, countertops, and sinks
- Clean and wipe down every surface
- Declutter countertops while leaving appliances/items that add style and personality
- Remove any personal items or art from the fridge
- Ensure appliances are clean inside and out (stove, microwave, fridge, etc.)
- While delicious, resist cooking strong smelling foods
Bathrooms
- Ensure all surfaces are clean
- Remove any personal items
- Declutter/organize area around sinks, toilets and shower/tubs
- Declutter/organize drawers, cupboards, and countertops
- Make sure all glass and mirrors are spotless
- Replace shower curtain if need be
- Add colour and style with textiles
Bedrooms
- Ensure all beds are made and rooms are tidy
- Remove any personal items
- Get rid of any excess furniture to make the room feel larger
- Declutter/organize bedside tables, shelves, dressers and closets
- Declutter/organize the kids’ room, make sure essentials are neatly displayed
Living Spaces
- Get rid of any excess furniture to make the room feel larger
- Remove personal items
- Accentuate the best parts of the room, such as fireplaces, windows, paintings/artwork, etc
- Create a cozy vibe like fluffing the pillows, adding throw blankets
- Neatly put away toys
Outside/Seasonal
Winter:
- Keep driveway, all walkways, patio/decks and steps clear of snow and ice
Spring/Summer/Fall:
- Declutter and clean the yard and deck/patio of toys and personal items
- Organize patio furniture
- Remove weeds and mulch flower beds
- Mow the lawn
- Clear all leaves and compost
