GETTING READY GUIDE
MAKE THE FIRST IMPRESSION COUNT
One of the most important aspects of selling your home is preparing for your appointment with Servant Media. Great media requires teamwork and cooperation. Let us make it count and provide stunning visuals for buyers by ensuring your home is ready.
The success of your appointment depends largely on YOU and your preparation. To create the best media we need all homes to be 100% “show” ready when we arrive. The following information below provides a checklist to organize every room in your home. We will do our part; now we ask that you help by getting your home ready!
MAKE THE FIRST IMPRESSION COUNT
One of the most important aspects of selling your home is preparing for your appointment with Servant Media. Great media requires teamwork and cooperation. Let us make it count and provide stunning visuals for buyers by ensuring your home is ready.
The success of your appointment depends largely on YOU and your preparation. To create the best media we need all homes to be 100% “show” ready when we arrive. The following information below provides a checklist to organize every room in your home. We will do our part; now we ask that you help by getting your home ready!
GENERAL TIPS
Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows).
Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON
Replace all burned out light bulbs
Use bulbs of the same temperature (ALL incadescent or ALL LED)
Turn all ceiling fans OFF
Turn all TVs OFF
Turn all computer screens OFF
Open blinds/ window treatments to let in outside light
Make all beds
Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring
Place all shoes/ jackets in closets
GENERAL TIPS
Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows).
Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON
Replace all burned out light bulbs
Use bulbs of the same temperature (ALL incadescent or ALL LED)
Turn all ceiling fans OFF
Turn all TVs OFF
Turn all computer screens OFF
Open blinds/ window treatments to let in outside light
Make all beds
Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring
Place all shoes/ jackets in closets
EXTERIOR
CURB APPEAL - FRONT
The front exterior is usually the first photo buyers see
Front door / Garage door closed
Remove cars from driveway and front of home
Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)
Remove empty planters
Sweep off debris on walkway/ driveway/ porch
Remove visible water hoses
Remove trash cans
CURB APPEAL - BACK
The Back Yard should be an oasis to relax
Mow yard and pull weeds
Clean porch of leaves and debris
Tidy up outdoor tables/ chairs/ cushions
Put away kids toys, balls, frisbees, etc
Remove visible water hoses
Clean pool
Turn on water features
INTERIOR
KITCHEN
Often the main focal point of potential buyers
Clear countertops completely. No knife blocks, baking supplies, mail etc.
Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
Remove hand towels and small rugs
Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet
Remove dishes from sink
DINING ROOM
Allow buyers to imagine a nice family meal
Clear table; dust and polish the table top
Use decorative place setting if available
Feature one center piece such as a bouquet of flowers
Straighten all chairs and space them evenly
Remove child seats/ booster chairs
LIVING OR FAMILY ROOM
The space to relax & spend time with friends & family
Arrange / rearrange furniture to give room maximum space
Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc
De-clutter fireplace mantel/ hearth
Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
Remove kid's toys
Pet items / toys put away
BEDROOMS
Rest for you and Guests
Make bed, including decorative pillows / shams if available
Press bed linens and bed skits
Clear nightstands of all personal items
Store away phone / tablet charging cables
Remove all clutter from top of dressers
Clean under bed, removing items that may show in the photos
BATHROOMS
To Be Spa-like, the bathroom must be clear of all personal items
Clear countertops completely. No soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
Put toilet seats down
Close closet doors
Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs
Remove dirty towels - leave out only new, unused towels
Remove floor mats
PETS
Pets are loving but their presence should be minimized
Place food and water bowls in pantry, closet or garage
Place pet toys in pantry, closet or garage
Hide pet beds / cat trees
Use lint roller on furniture to remove pet hair
Contain pets in hidden crate or outside (must be secured while photographer is present.)
Clear back yard of pet waste
575.779.7254
6703 Academy Rd NE
Albuquerque NM 87109