Clean/Replace As Needed 

• Light switch covers
• Fireplace
• Light bulbs
• Front door
• Carpets
• Blinds
• Doors and door knobs
• Interior and exterior paint
• AC/Heater vents

• Walls
• Blinds
• Windows
• Ceilings/Ceiling fans
• Baseboards
• A/C intake vents

• Rearrange furniture to maximize visual floor space
• Pack up all knick-knacks and figurines
• Prune and nurture all house plants
• Remove all but a few decorative books from bookshelves
• Pack away personal family photos to de-personalize the home
• Reduce the amount of wall art to one or two items per room
• Add lamps to any dark spaces to brighten the mood
• Avoid using scented candles, sprays, and plug-in air fresheners
• Try using an essential oil diffuser to leave your home smelling fresh and clean

• Keep coffee tables clear
• Remove any ashtrays
• Keep furniture at a minimum
• Any toys should be stored out of sight
• Use pillows and throws to soften the space

• Keep dining table clear except for one nice centerpiece
• Remove extra chairs from the table/dining room
• Remove extra leaves from the table
• Table should seat 4-6 chairs max

• Clear all items from kitchen countertops
• Clean tile grout; bleach if needed
• Clean the stove, oven, and microwave
• Clear the fridge of magnets, pictures, and messages
• Repair broken or loose corners on countertops
• Replace burner pans on the stove if worn
• Keep all mops, brooms, vacuums, etc. put away
• Empty the garbage before each showing
• Remove any pet food and water dishes before showings
• Organize pantry to look nice and neat
• Box up any dishes and cooking supplies you can live without
• Scrub/polish the sink to make it look like new again

Bedrooms

• Make beds daily
• Invest in new bedspreads, if necessary
• Clear off bedside tables, dressers, etc.
• Store daily necessities in drawers or closets 
• Organize closets to be nice and neat
• Keep closet doors closed
• Keep all floors clear and vacuum regularly 
• Remove all wall decor, other than a tasteful piece of art
• Repair any holes/damage to walls

• Put soap and supplies in cupboards
• Keep all surfaces and sink clean and empty
• Use high watt bulbs to make it look brighter
• Remove any and all clothing, dirty, or clean
• Keep floors cleared of clutter and map regularly 

• Clear and clean ALL surfaces
• Display a bottle of hand soap or a new bar of soap
• Purchase new towels if necessary
• Coordinate all linens in one or two colours
• Fold towels in thirds on towel rack
• Remove all unnecessary items out of shower stall
• Clean, or replace, all shower curtains
• Clean any moldy areas in the showers and baths
• Replace caulking to make it look new again
• Take off all cloth toilet lids and keep lids closed
• Hide garbage cans and cleaning supplies
• Organize cabinets to be nice and neat

• Look at your house objectively from your neighbours yard
• Clean or repaint the front door, if needed
• Repaint the exterior and trim, if needed
• Replace any rotten wood on the exterior
• Sweep all walkways, patio's, porches, and decks
• Pressure wash any dirty/stained concrete
• Re-stain deck wood as needed
• Wash windows, inside/out
• Use outdoor furniture to show use of space
• Outdoor drapes, pillows, and throws create an inviting retreat 

Garage

• Clean and sweep out the garage
• Keep storage nice and neat
• Repaint dirty areas
• Pack away anything you can live without

• Prune bushes and plants to look healthy
• Do not allow shrubs or plants to block windows
• Weed all planting areas
• Put down fresh mulch to restore colour contrast
• Keep the lawn freshly mowed, edged, and fertilized
• Remove any dead plants
• Add a few flowers for a splash of colour, if needed