Interior

• Remove clutter from bookshelves, fireplace mantles, coffee tables, bedrooms, kids' rooms, kitchen, and anywhere else photographs will be taken.
• Remove personal or family photographs.
• Open all window coverings to make rooms appear brighter and larger.
• Turn on all lights and replace all burned out light bulbs.
• Conceal garbage and recycle containers.
• Clear kitchen counter tops and remove all pictures and magnets from refrigerator.
• Keep floor coverings such as throw rugs to a minimum.
• Remove table coverings.
• Remove all signs of pets including food/water bowls, pet beds, chew toys, crates, etc.
• Clear bathroom counter tops, lower toilet lids, and put out nicest towels.
• Empty shower or tub of soaps, shampoos, shaving items, caddies, etc.
• Hide valuables and medications.

Exterior

• Conceal all trash, yard waste and recycle bins.
• Move vehicles out of driveways and away from the front of the property.
• Make sure hedges, shrubs, lawn etc. are neatly trimmed and leaves are raked.
• Conceal gardening tools, mowers etc.
• Remove or coil hoses.
• Remove kids' toys and/or pet toys.
• Open patio umbrellas and set out cushions.
• Clean up all pet feces (photographer may walk through yard/garden to get various shots)