Exterior Staging
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Close garage doors
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Remove all cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, etc. from driveway and do not park in front of house
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Move garbage and recycling bins out of sight
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Remove all garden tools, hoses, and clutter
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Blow off driveway, sidewalks, and patio areas
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Turn on porch lights
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Clean/wash all windows
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Power wash driveway and sidewalks
Deck / Backyard
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Power wash deck
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Open patio umbrella
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Uncover grill (if nice)
Consider Props
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Pitcher of tea and glasses
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Cocktails
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Fresh flowers on patio tables
Landscaping
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Mow the grass and rake up leaves and debris
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Pull weeds and remove dead vegetation
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Install fresh pine straw or mulch
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Prune trees and shrubs
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Plant blooming flowers
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Remove empty plant containers
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Roll up garden hose
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Clear out kids toys, balls, frisbees, etc
Swimming Pools / Spas
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Vacuum and skim pool water
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Remove pool and spa covers
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Remove sweepers and pool toys
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Straighten lounge chairs
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Open patio umbrella
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Turn on pool lights and any water features
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Turn on spa bubbles
Interior
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Replace all burned out bulbs
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Remove excess furniture
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Turn on all lights
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Pick up rugs and runners in entryways, kitchens, and bathroom (unless exceptionally nice)
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Wash windows
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Vacuum and mop floors
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Remove dust and cobb webs
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Open blinds and curtains
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Turn off and clean ceiling fans
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Turn off TVs
Kitchen
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Clear counter tops but leave a few appliances
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Clear refrigerator of magnets, photos, menus
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Clean and polish appliances
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Remove any dishtowels that aren't decorative
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No dishes
Consider Props
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Fresh fruit basket
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Vase with cut flowers
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Fresh vegetables on chopping board
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Beverages on serving tray
Dining Room
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Dust furniture and vacuum floors
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Set teh table with nice dinnerware
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Add centerpiece to table
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Straighten china cabinet or beffet
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Straighten chairs and space evenly
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Remove child seats/booster
Consider Props
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Candle holder with candle
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Vase with cut flowers
Bathrooms
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Clean mirrors
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Remove soap scum
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Lower toilet seats
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Remove bathroom accessories from counters
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Remove soaps and shampoo from shower
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Remove bath towels unless decorative
Consider Props
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Vase with flowers
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Candles
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Fancy soaps
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Apothecary jars
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Fluffy white bathrobe
Living and Family Room
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Dust and vacuum well
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Wash glass surfaces and remove smudges (these show in photos)
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Straighten pillows and throws
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Declutter fireplace mantel
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Remove newspaper and books
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Tuck away remote controls
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Conceal cables the best you can
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Remove personal photos and toys
Consider Props
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Decorative pillows and throws
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Candles
Bedrooms
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Make beds and straighten bedspread and pillows
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Tidy up, dust and vacuum
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Put away clothes, shoes, blankets
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Remove items from bedside tables (magazines, pictures, clock, etc)
Consider Props
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Decorative pillows and throws
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Candles
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Reading books
