Overall

• Remove family photos or any personal items from the common areas

• We always recommend a professional pre-listing cleaning service as well as having any carpeted areas professionally cleaned

• Make sure to open any curtains/window coverings completely and let in as much natural light as possible

• Make sure all evidence of pets is removed and/or tucked away

• Pre-pack as much as possible

• Anything remaining in closets/cabinets should be as neat and tidy looking as possible

Living Room

• Remove everything but the following items:

  • Sofa

  • Coffee Table

  • Rug

  • Large piece of art for over the back of the sofa

• Move sofa to the wall that is shared with the fireplace so that it faces the front door

• Fireplace area:

  • Remove kids toys

  • Remove desk

  • Remove décor from shelf above fireplace and place one or two décor items there

Kitchen/Dining

• Completely clear countertops

• Any open or exposed shelving should be cleared

• Remove water jug system and pet dishes

• Pull up kitchen mats

• Place dining table in center of dining area with plant in the center of it

Bathrooms

• Tuck away all personal items, including toiletries/towels you use regularly

• Remove all rugs and bath mats

• Completely clear off all surfaces

• If possible add a small potted plant to the bathrooms

Primary Bedroom

• Remove everything but bed and nightstands

• Remove window coverings

• If possible, purchase an inexpensive white comforter for all the beds

• Remove all art excluding mirror

  
  

Secondary Bedroom (Queen Bed)

• Remove desk/work station

• Position pillows on bed to make it look like a daybed per our discussion

• Remove standing mirror

• Remove personal items and clear surfaces

Secondary Bedroom (Kids Room)

• Move crib to wall where black wall hanging is hung

• Move wall hanging above crib

• Remove everything else in the room

Basement

• Based on our conversation regarding the layout, it is our recommendation that you completely clear the lower areas and leave it vacant