• Walkway swept.

• Make sure the exterior of your home is painted and in good repair.

• Check to see that the doorbell is in working order.

• Entrance should look inviting.

• Screens and walls should be free of dust and cobwebs.

Landscaping

• Lawns and shrubs should be trimmed and cleared of leaves or other objects.

• Check and repair fence if necessary.

• Flowerbeds should be cleaned, weeded, and have fresh bark.

• Paint or clean ceiling and walls.

• Make sure windows and floors are clean and in 

good condition.

• Paint or clean ceilings and walls.

• Beds should be made.

• Closets should be neat and all toys put away.

• Make sure curtains and carpets are clean and in

good condition.

• Clean windows.

Bathrooms

• Paint or clean ceilings and walls.

• Make sure windows, curtains and floors are

clean and in good condition.

• Lavatory, commode and shower or tub should

be clean and in good working order.

Garage/Carports

• Garage doors should open quietly and easily

and be in good repair.

• Floor should be clean and free of grease or oil.

• Stored items should be neatly arranged.

• Clean walks and driveway.

• Clean all light fixtures.

• Replace burned out light bulbs.

• Deodorize for pets and smoking.

• Turn on all lights and open drapes if 

daytime showing.

• If winter time, have a fire in the fireplace.

• Turn off televisions, play soft music.

• Put pets outside.

• Put refrigerator cookies in oven or potpourri in 

oven.

• Deodorize for pets and smoking.