PRE-SHOOT CHECKLIST

EXTERIORS
○ Close garage doors
○ Remove cars from driveway and front of home
○ Clean up landscaping (mow, trim, rake)
○ Remove visible water hoses
○ Clean up dog waste
○ Remove dog leashes
○ Put trash bins in garage
○ Clear snow from driveways, walks, and decks
○ Clean deck furniture, tidy cushions
○ Clean pool, remove cover and hoses
○ Remove toys, dog toys, soccer goals, etc.

INTERIORS
○ Open window shades, curtains
○ Turn all lights on
○ Replace burned light bulbs
○ Hide shoes from entries
○ Clean windows
○ Fresh flowers make a great impression

LIVING/FAMILY ROOM
○ Remove stacks of magazines, papers, etc
○ De-clutter fireplace mantle
○ Arrange furniture pillows neatly
○ Remove kid toys

DINING ROOM
○ Clear table, dust
○ Straighten all chairs
○ Remove booster seats
○ Stage the table with tableware, placements

KITCHEN
○ Clear countertops completely
○ Clear off refrigerator
○ Hide garbage cans in closet or pantry
○ Put all dishes away
○ Remove rags and sponges from sink
○ Remove scatter rugs to show flooring

BEDROOMS
○ Make beds
○ Tuck in all sheets, straighten comforters
○ Clear nightstands of personal items, remotes
○ Hide computer/phone charging cables
○ Remove clutter from tops of dressers
○ Clean under bed, remove items that may show
○ Remove posters/stickers from walls, doors

BATHROOMS
○ Clear countertops completely
○ Put toilet seats down
○ Close cabinet doors
○ Remove shampoo, soap, razors, etc. from showers and bathtubs
○ Leave out neatly arranged, clean or new towels
○ Empty visible garbage cans
○ Remove towels, robes from back of doors
○ Remove scatter rugs to show flooring

PETS
○ As much as we love pets, there should be no evidence of them in your home
○ Remove foods bowls, beds, litter boxes and toys
○ Remove pet hair from furniture

GREAT HIDING SPOTS

Closets, washer/dryers, cupboards, pantries, dishwasher, garages, sheds