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 General

• Turn on all lightbulbs inside and outside. This includes small lamps, under the microwave and porch lights.

• Turn off all ceiling fans.

• Wipe down/dust every counter and surface.

• Mop/sweep/vacuum every floor

• Turn off all TV’s and computer monitors

• Put away all dog toys, beds and bowls

• Open all blinds evenly to allow natural light

• Remove all small rugs and doormats

• Clean all windows inside and out

• Remove diffusers, radios, and clocks plugged in on countertops

• Hide all electrical cords

Living Room

• Declutter

• Hide all remote controls/game controllers

• Put away kid toys

• Hide all cables

Kitchen

• Declutter counter tops

• Hide trash can

• Remove everything possible from counter tops

• Hide soaps, scrubbers and paper towels

• Remove fridge magnets

Dining Room

• Remove kid seats and high chairs

• Clean table thoroughly

• Center dining room table under hanging light

• Evenly space chairs around table

Bathrooms

• Remove everything from counter (toothbrushes, soaps, etc.)

• Clean mirror to remove streaks

• Remove toilet paper from holder

• Hide toilet cleaners and plungers

• Remove trashcans

• Toilet seats must be down

• Remove all soaps from shower

Bedrooms

• Make bed and neatly organize pillows

• Remove all phone chargers (bases and cables)

• Declutter bedside tables

• Remove any visible items from under bed

• Organize dressers

• Close all drawers

• Remove laundry baskets

• Declutter corners

Front Yard

• Move cars (do not park directly in front of house)

• Move trash cans inside garage

• Mow, edge and trim hedges

• Sweep porch, sidewalk and driveway

• Remove doormats

• Remove yard signs including security signs

• Close garage doors

• Remove hoses

Backyard

• Sweep porch

• Remove all clutter (cleaners, and grilling supplies)

• Remove all kid toys and athletic equipment

• Evenly space chairs around fire pits and tables

• Mow and edge lawn

• Pick up any trash

• Remove all dog supplies, beds, toys, etc.

• Do not store items on side of house

• Repairs missing/damaged fence panels

• Remove hoses