Is Your Home Photogenic? Get Your Home Photo-Ready with This Handy Checklist

Kitchen

• Remove fridge magnets and have nothing hanging on the refrigerator (kids’ art work, invitations, etc.)
• Remove kitchen towels that are hanging
• Clear counter tops-no clutter
• Clear away small appliances such as toasters and blenders
• No pots or pans on stove top
• Remove trash can
• Note: Removing clutter helps to make your home look larger and helps a potential buyer to picture their own belongings in your home.

Bathroom & Laundry

• Remove toiletries from vanity and shampoo bottles etc. from shower/bathtub-no bath products out.
• Clean mirrors
• Remove laundry baskets and trash can
• Either remove bath mats or match with towels
• Have towels hanging neatly on towel rails
• Close shower curtain
• Toilet lids down

Living Areas

• Remove any photographs- minimal accessories on tables
• Remove baskets/containers that have magazines, throw blankets, etc.
• Remove some furniture and rugs if in a small space. It will make the house appear seem bigger
• Remove any items than might offend potential buyers (political, animal heads, etc.)
• Replace any missing light bulbs throughout the house
• Remove pet bowls, bedding, kennels, liter boxes, etc.

Bedrooms

• Beds are to be made
• Pack away any kids toys
• Clear any table tops of toiletries, photos and clothing
• Remove any valuable items such as jewelry and put in a safe place
• Remove everything from bedside tables except bedside lamps
• Open drapes or blinds
• Note: When it comes to accessories on a table-less is more. No more than 2 per table.

External

• Garage doors closed
• No cars in driveway or in front of house
• Put bicycles, hose, garden tools, pool toys in garage
• Put trash cans out of sight
• Clean pool (if applicable)
• Arrange patio furniture neatly