Listing your

CURRENT HOME

We'll take care of

EVERYTHING

Once you’re pre-approved to purchase your next home, the second step is to put your current home on the market (if it’s not already listed). By this point, we’ll have determined how much your property is worth, and discussed our marketing gameplan to get your home sold fast. if you haven’t previously done so, please be sure to take a look at our “Seller” page here.

The paperwork is straight forward, and we’ll go over the relevant timeframes for things like the property being photographed, when the brochures and custom sign will be ready, dates of prospective open houses, etc.

By the way, getting your home ready for the photo shoot is one of the most important items on the list! See more on that here.

Preparing for the photo shoot

Before the Photographer Arrives
Please keep in mind that the photographer schedules multiple photo shoots per day. For that reason, it is IMPERATIVE that the home be ready BEFORE he/she arrives. Also, for liability reasons, the photographer is not allowed to help arrange personal items, move furniture, or assist in cleaning and de-cluttering the home.

Interiors (Deep-Cleaning and De-Cluttering)
1. Spotlessly clean your entire house from top to bottom, and fix anything that is broken or in disrepair
2. Remove/Replace/Repaint anything that is too “taste-specific”
3. Put valuables and medications out of sight or locked up
4. Clean all windows; Open all window coverings (unless they conceal a less-than-desirable view)
5. Turn ON all lights; turn ceiling fans OFF
6. Replace all missing or burned out light bulbs (including kitchen fluorescents and recessed lighting)
7. De-clutter your fireplace mantel
8. Remove most, if not all personal/family photos (especially large portraits over fireplaces or in main living
areas); Replace with neutral art if possible
9. Remove ALL throw rugs and mats
10. Make all beds neatly, and put as many kids’ toys away as possible (perhaps hide them in closet)
11. Remove everything from refrigerator exterior (all notes, pictures, kids’ art, magnets, etc.)
12. Remove or conceal all garbage containers throughout the house
13. Clear kitchen countertops. Leave a maximum of three items per countertop area
14. Clear the bathroom countertops of everything (except floral/plant arrangement or decorative items)
15. Hang your best matching towels; Place all toilet lids in down position
16/ Remove all soap, shampoos, conditioners, shaving items, toothpaste, etc.
17. Remove all signs of pets (bowls, rugs, pillows, litter boxes, etc.) You may leave them in garage or dog run

Exteriors
1. Place potted plant at front door; Remove trash cans, gardening tools, etc. from sight
2. Remove all childrens’ and pets’ toys from yard and neatly coil all garden hoses
3. Park all vehicles across the street (not in driveway, and not in front of home)
4. Open patio umbrellas and set out cushions
5. Uncover barbecues, pools, and spas