preparing your home

• Contain pets in the garage or out of sight.

• Remove all vehicles from driveways and do not park directly in front of the house.

• Move garbage cans so they cannot be seen from the street.

• Remove all garden tools including hoses and sprinklers.

• Mow and rake yard.

• Sweep driveways, sidewalks and patios.

• Clear off counter tops in kitchen and bathroom areas.

• Remove photos, notes and papers from the refrigerator, as well as dish towels from the kitchen.

• Turn on all interior lights.

• Turn ceiling fans and televisions off.

• De-clutter rooms which may be excessively furnished. They do not photograph well.

• Make all beds and tidy bedrooms. Make sure all clothes are hung up, or put out of sight.

• Remove toothbrushes, toothpaste, and glasses from the bathrooms.

• Remove piles of newspapers and magazines.

• Tuck all indoor trash cans out of view in a closet or cupboard.

• Let me know if your home contains valuable works of art. I can edit photos to make these items unrecognizable.