Preparing your property
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Preparing your home for sale is essential to achieving the highest possible sale price. A property that appears cluttered, unfinished, or poorly maintained can easily deter potential buyers.
To help you make a great first impression, we’ve put together a simple checklist to ensure your home is presented at its best.
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EXTERIORS AND GENERAL AREAS
□ Remove vehicles from the driveway
□ Remove garbage and recycling bins from sight
□ Mow and tidy the lawn
□ Remove shoes and coats from the entry way
□ Turn on all lights and replace bulbs if required. Keep the bulbs the same (don’t mix yellow and white together)
□ Set blinds to open or a consistent height in every room
Fix or remove broken blinds or curtains
□ Clean the windows or any reflective surfaces
□ Remove space heaters and fans
□ Remove any personal items or photos you do not want included in the advertising material
□ Remove any pet bowls, toys, beds and scratching posts
BATHROOMS
□ Close the toilet seats
□ Remove towels from shower door and curtain rods
□ Remove bottles from tub and shower area
□ Remove air fresheners, toiletries, toothbrushes, hair appliances from the counters
□ Remove floor mats and stools
□ Clean all glass, including mirrors and shower doors
KITCHEN
□ Remove tea towels and dish cloths
□ Remove magnets, kids artwork and calendars from the refrigerator
□ Clear the countertop and surface of all clutter and cleaning products
□ Set the dining table with plates, cutlery and wine glasses
LIVING ROOM AND FAMILY AREAS
□ Position the couch cushions neatly
□ Turn on the fire place (if it’s not too hot)
□ Remove cords that bunch or run along the floor
□ Remove newspapers, tissue boxes and remote controls
□ Turn off the television & ceiling fans
BEDROOMS
□ Make the bed
□ Remove laundry baskets, stuffed animals and toys
□ Close closet doors
□ Remove any photographs, personal belongings or wall posters that are unsuitable for advertising
To ensure a smooth and efficient appointment, please review the following guidelines and prepare your property accordingly.
Timeliness
Please ensure your property is fully prepared and ready at the scheduled appointment time. Our technicians often have consecutive bookings, and any onsite delays may require the appointment to be rescheduled. This could result in a delay to your listing and may incur additional charges.
Minimize Disruptions
Limit the number of people present during the appointment. Please refrain from booking other services, performing last-minute repairs, cleaning, or rearranging items during this time, as such activities can cause delays.
Pet Safety
All pets must be securely relocated or confined during the appointment. Our technicians may need to open exterior doors and cannot be responsible for pets escaping unless prior arrangements have been made.
Item Handling
Technicians are not authorized to move large items, including furniture or heavy boxes. Small items such as garbage bins or laundry baskets may be adjusted if needed. PixlWorks is not liable for any damage caused by moving items at the request of the homeowner or realtor.
Tradespeople
Please ensure no tradespeople are on site during your appointment. Wet paint or incomplete work can negatively impact the final results and may require additional editing time. Extra charges may apply for retouching or re-editing images.
Service-Specific Instructions
Photography
If photography has been ordered, ensure the home is tidy and staged. For limited spaces, place any unwanted items in a single room and close the door—this room will not be photographed.
In condos where strata permits, you may place excess items in the hallway.
3D Tours / Matterport / 360° Imaging
These services involve capturing full 360° views from multiple positions throughout the property. Avoid moving items between rooms once scanning begins, as this can disrupt the process and may require a return visit.
Floor Plan Measurements
If a floor plan has been ordered, the technician will need access to all areas of the property, including closets, garages, and storage spaces. These scans are for measurement purposes only and are not included in public marketing materials.
If any space is private or inaccessible, inform your realtor before the appointment and notify the technician on arrival. These areas will be marked as “unavailable space” and excluded from the total square footage.
Please note: floor plans are created from onsite measurements, not existing blueprints or old plans.
Video
If video filming is scheduled, please ensure no one is visible onsite or through windows during filming. The technician may not notice someone in-frame, and we cannot guarantee removal in post-production.
For aerial or drone footage, all vehicles must be removed from the driveway.
By following these guidelines, you’ll help us deliver the best possible results with minimal disruption or delay. If you have any questions or specific needs, please contact your realtor or our team in advance.
We wish you the best of luck with the sale of your property!