-       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 incandescent or ALL compact fluorescent)
-       Turn all ceiling fans OFF
-       Turn all TVs OFF
-       Turn all computer screens OFF
-       Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light
-       Remove personal photographs (or replace with general landscape/object photographs)
-       Make all beds.
-      Try to declutter the house the best you can.
-       Close garage doors.
-       Remove cars from driveway and front of home.
-       Clean up landscaping (mow, trim shrubs, clear leaves)
-       Remove empty planters.
-       Remove visible water hoses.
-       Remove toys, sports balls, basketball goals, soccer goals, etc.
-       Clean pool
-      If you have pets please make sure they are inside of a kennel, away from the area where the photos will be taken.
-       Place food, water bowls, pet toys/beds in pantry or closet
-       Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
-       Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet
-       Remove dishes from sink, place in dishwasher
-       In the bathroom clear countertops completely. No soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.
-       Put toilet seats down
-       Remove shampoo, soap, loofahs, etc. from showers and tubs
-       Remove dirty towels - leave out only new, unused towels