Presenting Your Property

• Depersonalise, declutter and free the floor space • Get everything clean and sparkling

• Open blinds fully and straighten curtains

• Ensure that all light bulbs are working and turn on all lights

• Straighten tables and chairs and arrange cushions attractively

• Clear worktop of all non-essential items

• Remove fridge magnets

• Remove washing up liquids, tea towels, soaps and plugs

• Hide rubbish bins, pet food bowls

• Adding a bowl of fresh fruit or vase of flowers can do wonders

• Clear toothbrushes, soaps, razors, plugs and shampoos from showers and baths

• Remove bins, scales, bathmats and laundry baskets

• Keep towels to a minimum – well placed, colour matched towels are great

• Close the toilet lid, remove toilet brush and spare toilet rolls

• Adding candles or unusual bottles adds some interest

• Clear all surfaces of clothes, shoes and laundry

• Remove tissues and jewellery from bedside tables

• Make sure you can’t see anything under the bed

• Ensure the bed looks tidy, use your best ironed linen

• Clear all children’s toys, remotes and excess books

• Clean fireplaces, open blinds and plump cushions

• If you have an attractive looking fireplace, lighting it looks wonderful

• Please park any cars on the road in front of your property before the shoot

(With no cars on show, it gives the sense of a quiet street and a clean facade)

• Move bins, garden hoses, toys, tools and bikes out of sight

• If you have hedges or trees, please consider trimming them

• Clean patios, mow grass and rake any stray leaves