GONE COASTAL MEDIA

Your Realtor might recommend a professional stager, which is a wise decision. They can provide valuable ideas to help you stage your home effectively.

Anything that you do not want photographed please remove.

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• Lighting

• Turn on all the lights both inside and outside (all ceiling/table/floor lamps, under counter and stovetop lighting)

• Ensure that all light bulbs are working.  Replace any burnt out bulbs

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•      Master Bathroom

• Flush and lower all toilet seats

• Clean countertops of all items (unless directed by a stager)

• Remove toiletries from bath/shower area (shower curtains/door open to show off unique features/tiling)

• Remove all cleaning equipment and ensure bathroom is clean

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•      Bedrooms

• Make all beds with clean linen and spread or comforter and fluff all pillows

• Remove anything that is under the bed

• Rotate and flip matress if needed

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•      Miscellaneous

• Turn off ceiling fans and dust

• Remove any religious, political, sports memorabilia, family photos, etc.

• Anything that a buyer could open and look at, clean, organize and declutter

• Clean, clean, clean. We want the photos to grab a buyer’s interest

• Remove all valuables or lock up in a safe

• Let your neighbors know we are coming and ask them to have their property presentable

• Put away children toys

• Open all blinds, shutters and window treatments to let in the light.

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•      Kitchen

• Remove all non-decorative items form counter (soap dish, paper towels, cleaning supplies

• Remove magnets, photos, kids artwork, etc from the refrigerator

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•      Living Areas

• Fluff and arrange all pillows and cushions

• Dust surfaces like shelves, tables & entertainment centers

• Vacuum and sweep floors

• Pick up an clutter and put away (remotes, chargers, magazines, books (unless directed by a stager))

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•      Pets

• Keep pets out of the way during the shoot

• Put away pet supplies, toys, crates, food/water dishes

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•      Outside

• Remove all vehicles from the driveway

• Close garage doors

• Pull up any visible weeds

• Mow the yard or rack it (seasonal)

• Fresh mulch if possible

• Power wash if needed and possible

• Clean windows

• Clean outdoor furniture

• Clean gutters

• Take down flags

• Pick up pet waste

• If there is a pool, clean or cover and put away all cleaning supplies

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