To achieve the best results, Less is more & is best with only minimum furnitures & decorations. Moving all the clutter to areas like the garage, storage, laundry or smaller room is ideal where it’s not going to be photographed. Also leaving all the lights/lamps ON and blinds up would be helpful.
✔️ Open all blinds and drapes
✔️ Turn on all lights & lamps, replace burnt-out light bulbs
✔️ Remove excess clutter, vacuum, clean and mop tiles
✔️ Wash windows inside and out
✔️ Unclutter the rooms
✔️ Remote controls to be stored away
✔️ Hide power boards & cords out of sight where possible
✔️ Arrange furniture so the rooms look as spacious as possible
✔️ Remove throws rugs and area rugs where possible
✔️ Study – clear & declutter desk, straighten items on a bookshelf, file papers away
✔️ Toy Room – organize & declutter
✔️ Counters to be clean, uncluttered, and clean of appliances and utensils
✔️ Kitchen sink to be free of dishes
✔️ Remove magnets, photos, calendars, etc from the refrigerator
✔️ Task away tea towels
✔️ Clear up everything from the kitchen bench except the microwave, coffee machine, flowers & decorations
✔️ Clear Countertops
✔️ Polish faucets and mirrors
✔️ Remove stains from sinks, grout, and bathtubs
✔️ Clear away any personal items & cleaning products
✔️ Remove all towels & toilet paper roll
✔️ The toilet seat lid closed
✔️ Make the beds with fresh, clean linen possibly bright colour
✔️ Clean out anything from under the beds that are visible
✔️ Bedside tables to be decluttered. i.e. tissue boxes, remote controls, alarm clocks, jewelry
✔️ Move vehicles out of view from the front of the house
✔️ Paving & Sidewalks Cleared, swept & weeds removed
✔️ Rubbish bins and garden hoses are to be stored out of sight
✔️ Cleaning/Mowing the lawn
✔️ Manicuring the garden is essential
