Exterior Appearance
- Keep lawns cut
- Trim hedges and shrubs
- Weed and edge gardens
- Walks free off snow and ice and salted or swept
At The Front Door
- Clean porch and foyer
- Place basket or boot tray in foyer for buyers
- Keep all shoes and boots out of site
- Shake out door matt
Create a Buying Mood
- Make sure your home smells fresh and clean (Open your windows for just 10 minutes a day!)
- Turn on lights
- Turn on air conditioner/heater so home is a comfortable level (aprox 21 celcius)
- Open the drapes
- Light the fireplace
- Turn television sets off
- Turn on a radio with soft music at low volume
Squeaky Clean
- Clean and freshen bathrooms, put toilet seat lids down
- Clear off kitchen counters, make sure there are no dishes in the sink
- Floors cleaned, toys picked up
- Garbage containers empty
- Make beds neatly
- Closet doors should be shut
Out of Sight
- Jewellery and valuables locked safely away
- Valuable property, such as objects of art, vases and figurines out of reach
- Cameras, credit cards, ID, medications and other small, easily pocketed items should be put away
- Pets should be out of sight or taken with you
Living Room & Family room
- Stow away papers, magazines, toys, remotes, etc. (clutter-free!)
- Straighten out coffee table, bookshelves, etc.
- Mop floor or vacuum rugs
- Vacuum furniture; wipe down leather or vinyl
- Dust surfaces (including TV screen)
- Sweep fireplace
- Wipe down ceiling fan blades
- Water houseplants
Kitchen
- Mop or vacuum floor
- Clean appliances
- Wipe countertops, cabinets
- Clean sink
- Stow away kitchen sponge and dish towels
- Remove cooking odors VERY IMPORTANT
Bathrooms
- Wipe wet shower stalls and bathtubs
- Mop floors
- Put out fresh towels
- Empty wastebaskets
- Clean sinks, mirrors and faucets
- Stow away laundry
Bedrooms
- Make beds
- Mop floors or vacuum rugs
- Stow away shoes, clothes, books or toys
- Open curtains or shades
- Tidy up closets
Home Office
- Straighten out desk and bookshelves
- Stow away files
- Mop floor or vacuum rugs
- Dust surfaces, including computer screen
- Polish cabinets and woodwork
Other
- Sweep back porch
- Pick up toys from back yard
- Sweep garage (put everything in a place)
Laundry Room
- Vacuum
- Tidy up
