GENERAL CHECKLIST:

The following list pertains to every area that will be 3D imaged on the day of the scan.   

No person or pet should be on the premises on day of scan. This is a requirement.

• Thoroughly clean your home, office, or business the day before your scheduled date.

• Replace all burnt out light bulbs. Recommended use of bulbs all of the same temperature, i.e. all incandescent or all compact fluorescent.

• Turn ceiling fans off and remove fans, portable air conditioners and/or heaters.

• Turn off all TVs and computers.

• Remove all personal photographs OR replace them with general photos.

• Make and straighten all beds.

• Remove all floor rugs to reveal true flooring.

• Place all shoes and hanging jackets in closets. Keep closets closed.

• Declutter. Remove personal items throughout the space.

• Remove all signs of pets including food dishes, bedding, cat boxes, etc.

SPECIFIC AREAS CHECKLIST:

FRONT YARD

• Clean front porch.

• Close garage doors.

• Turn on all lights and water features.

• Remove cars from driveway and front of home.

• Remove any empty planters, dead plants, water hoses.

• Remove all visible cobwebs from eves and doorways.

• Remove toys, lawn games, sports balls, and goals.

BACK YARD

• Clean surfaces of tables, chairs, and cushions.

• Pillows and cushions should be fresh, not faded.

• Remove toys, lawn games, sports balls, and goals.

• Remove pool and/or hot tub cover.

• Clean pool and/or hot tub. Store any pool or hot tub toys and supplies.

• Store pool vacuum and hose.

• Turn on all lights and water features.

• Remove all trash from cans.

KITCHEN

• Clear countertops of clutter by removing knife blocks, baking/cooking supplies, mail, etc.

• Leave out a maximum of one small appliance - i.e. coffee maker, microwave.

• Put a few decorative items out - can be canisters, bowls, or flowers.

• Clear refrigerator of all magnets, papers, photos, etc.

• Hide garbage cans in pantry or closet.

DINING ROOM

• Clear table. Dust and polish table top.

• Use decorative place settings if available - such as a bouquet of flowers.

• Straighten all chairs and space them evenly.

• Remove any child seats or place settings.

FAMILY/LIVING ROOM

• Remove personal clutter such as stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.

• Declutter fireplace mantel pieces - no more than 3 to 5 items, including art.

• Clean interior of fireplace.

• Fluff and arrange pillows.

• Remove kid’s toys.

• Remove all personal photographs OR replace them with general photos.

LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOMS

• Store away cleaning products such as laundry soaps and softeners.

• Remove or store away any hampers or dirty clothes.

OFFICE/SPARE ROOMS

• Remove personal clutter such as stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.

• Remove all personal photos, files, paperwork.

BEDROOMS

• Make beds - including any decorative bedding, if available.

• Press bed linens and bed skirts.

• Clear nightstands of all personal items.

• Store away phone chargers or cables.

• Remove all personal clutter from the tops of dressers

• Clean under bed, removing items that may show up in imaging.

• Remove all personal photographs OR replace them with general photos.

BATHROOMS

• Store away personal hygiene products - soap, toothbrushes, medications, deodorant, etc.

• Put out 1-2 decorative items depending on size - flowers, plants, candles, etc.

• Put toilet seats down.

• Store away personal hygiene products from showers and tubs - shampoo, loofahs, etc. 

• Remove dirty towels – leave out only new unused towels to display appropriately.

• Remove all floor rugs to reveal true flooring.

***If you wish to show pantries, storage spaces, garages or storage sheds please clean, straighten and organize these spaces as well, as decluttering is not a service we provide.***