Thoroughly clean the entire house and keep counters free of clutter

Open blinds, shutters, and curtains to brighten up rooms

Turn on all lights and lamps and replace burned-out bulbs

Turn ceiling fans OFF but keep the fan light ON if possible

Remove personal items you don't want visible in the shots

​Make all beds, straighten pillows, and tidy up nightstands

​Clean up bathroom counters and remove items from shower or tub

Pick up children toys and hide pet items 

Hide all interior/exterior trash cans from sight

Arrange outdoor patio furniture and open umbrellas.

Remove pool items such as toys, floats, chlorinators and vacuums.

Turn on pool water features if possible

Coil up hoses and put away garden items

Remove small floor rugs or mats to reveal interior flooring

Remove cars from driveway and don't park in-front of the home