IT’S ALWAYS BETTER TO: 

• Declutter and free the floor space

• Get everything clean and sparkling

• Open blinds fully and straighten the curtains 

• Make sure all the bulbs are working, lights on! 

 

OUTDOORS AREAS: 

• Hide skips, rubbish, wheels bins, hoses, toys, tools and bikes 

• Remove estate agents boards

• Remove cars

• Clean any outdoor furniture and arrange nicely 

• Mow grass and trim the hedges or trees 

 

KITCHEN: 

• Clean worktops of any non-essential items 

• Remove washing up liquids, soaps, sponges, tea towels, plugs

• Remove fridge magnets 

• Remove rubbish bins, pet food bowls 

• Add a bowl of fresh fruit or flowers to bring in more colour and sense of freshness 

 

LIVING ROOM: 

• Clear all children’s toys

• Clean coffee table of excess items, straighten the books

• Clean fireplace (light it if possible)

• Straighten the blankets, plump cushions

 

BEDROOM: 

• Remove all clothes and laundry

• Make sure the bed looks tidy; use clean, ironed linen

• Make sure you can’t see anything under the bed

 

BATHROOM: 

• Clear toothbrushes, soaps, razors, bottles, rubber ducks 

• Remove bathmats and laundry baskets 

• Close the toilet lid, remove toilet brush and spare toilet rolls