Turn off all lights

Turning off lamps and overhead lights will help our editors achieve a clean look, free of colour casts.

Open curtains

Open all blinds, shades, and curtains to help bring in natural light and reveal external views.

Remove clutter & personal items

Declutter surfaces, and remove any personal items like family photos or stored clothing in closets.

Bedroom

• Remove towels, and stuffed animals from bed

• Tuck in/check that the comforter is even at floor level

• Fluff pillows (include two pillows per sleeper)

• Clear bedside table, dresser, and desks of clutter

• Remove clothing from closets

Bathroom

• Arrange toiletries & hang towels neatly

• Replace toilet paper roll and put the toilet seat down

• Open shower curtains/door

• Clean surfaces (mirrors, glass doors, handles, etc.)

• If you have accessible amenities, set them in place

Living & dining room 

Fluff pillows

• Smooth out cushions & blankets

• Declutter objects on all tables and shelves

• Turn off the TV

• Evenly space out dining chairs or stools

• Tidy tables, counters, and other surfaces

Kitchen 

• Clean countertops and hide visible wires

• Hide cooking ingredients in cabinets

• Arrange visible objects symmetrically

  (hanging pans, stools)

• Display a few top kitchen amenities:

  (e.g. espresso machine, sparkling water machine, toaster oven, etc.)

Backyard & outdoor spaces

• Remove personal items and tidy up area

• Set up tables, umbrellas & chairs

• Remove BBQ and/ or pool and hot tub covers

Exteriors

• Remove cars from driveway

• Hide unnecessary objects like gardening hose, toys, tools etc.

• Tidy up any decorations or plants near the front door

Accessibility features

• Set in place any accessibility amenities: (i.e ramps, shower chairs, hoists, etc.)

• Open all doorways