Outdoors

• Mow the lawn & trim the edges of fences, walkways, sidewalks, etc.
• Trim trees and shrubs and remove or replace dead foliage. 
  Consider using potted plants in the yard, and take them along when you move.
• Clear leaves, snow, ice, or other debris from your walkways & porches.
• Sweep away spider webs and insect nests.
• Roll up and hide all garden hoses.
• Remove all toys, bicycles, and clutter from the areas to be photographed.
• Park your vehicles on the street.

Entrance

• Make sure your house number is clearly visible and attractive.
• Replace a worn mailbox.
• Wipe down windows to make them sparkling clean. 
  Replace any cracked or broken glass.
• The doorway is the focal point of your house.
  Repaint or replace your front door to create a good impression. 
• Shine all door handles and locks.

Kitchen

• Rearrange your pantry and cupboards to create a neat and orderly appearance.
• Clear the island and countertops to show their spaciousness. 
  Hide all small appliances – they make your counter space disappear.
• Clear the refrigerator of all photos, sports schedules, calendars, and personal items. 
• Empty the sink and remove all soap from the surrounding areas.
• Replace low-wattage light bulbs to make the room as bright as possible.
• Don’t forget to hide your garbage cans.

Living Areas

• Rearrange your furniture to enhance the room’s overall look. 
  Remove all excess furniture and rugs.
• Remove magazines, books, and other personal items from visible surfaces
  (such as countertops and tables).
• Tidy up bookshelves and knickknacks to improve the room’s appearance.

Bedrooms

• Make all beds and replace bed coverings if badly worn.
• Remove loose or extra toys and clutter from the kids’ rooms.
• Clean night stands and side tables.
• Remove clothing to create an orderly, roomy impression. 
  Pack away excess or out-of-season clothes to give closets a spacious look.

Bathrooms

• Replace worn shower or bath curtains.
• Hide shower and bath items under the sink.
• Clear counters of electric toothbrushes, beauty appliances, and other clutter.
• Polish faucets and faucet handles.
• Put out fresh towels.
• Put toilet lids down.

General

• Conceal electrical cords.
• Vacuum carpeting to remove pet hair and dust bunnies.
• Open all window treatments to maximize natural lighting.
• Replace burned out light bulbs.
• Turn televisions off.
• Turn ceiling fans off.
•  Remove pet food bowls and toys.