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Keep sinks and counter tops neat and uncluttered. They must be clean and free of items on a daily basis
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Any dirty dishes are cleaned and put away into cupboards
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Put away any laundry and store dirty laundry in washer or a decorative laundry basket with a lid to hide the contents
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All personal photos and family pictures packed
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All collections and personal items stored
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Any valuable items taken to a safety deposit box
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Children’s toys are picked up and placed in tidy bedrooms
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All ashtrays from every room
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Open the blinds/drapes for every open house
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Turn on every light for every showing, even during the day
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Make sure the light bulbs are working and have adequate wattage
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Turn on the air conditioning during the summer and the heat during the winter. Your house needs to be comfortable during open houses
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Empty all garbage containers, and check around outside the property
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All shoes and boots from the front entry and tidy closet
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Be sensitive to odours. Buyers certainly are! Cooking or smoking odours, cat or dog, baby, laundry and mildew odours turn off buyers.
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All pets need to be absent during every open house and all showings. Many buyers are allergic to animals or simply afraid of them. Store pet supplies.
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Homeowners and children are not home during open houses and showings
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Make all beds
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Play soft relaxing music throughout the house
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Wash and sweep decks, patios and walkways
