68 Aspen Way Showing Prep List

SHOWING PREP LIST

68 Aspen Way, Glenwood Springs CO

June 2020

Exterior
  • Clear the driveway, parking area, walkways, and decks for photos and showings. 
  • Add bark chips around the property as needed for a fresh appearance.
  • Clear any sign of pets from the lawn.
  • Remove kids toys and the balance rope from the front of the house.
  • Add decorative items to the tiered shelf by the front door.
  • On the back deck, tidy the furniture, place a cover over the grill, and clean the glass top on the dining table.
  • On the lower level patio, arrange the outdoor furnishings to show the full use of the space. 
  • Use the kids wheel barrel and tractor for a fun display near the playground.

    Garage

    • Clean the walls, doors, and floors.
    • Tidy work benches.
    • Tidy the loft storage space.
    • Keep the stairs cleared off other than the rug.
    • Clean and touch-up paint the white railing and door jamb around the door into the house.

    Throughout

    • Deep clean the interior of the home to sparkle.
    • Clean windows and screens.
    • Open curtains, blinds, and shades and switch on all lamps and overhead lighting for photos and showings.
    • Leave doors to all rooms open.

    Entry

    • Repair the scratched area on the back of the front door.

    Living Room

     

    • Store the pet toys.
    • Tidy the pillows.
    • Turn on the ceiling fan.

      Kitchen

      • Clear off the bar counter.
      • Remove leaves and add the light-colored table cloth on the breakfast nook table.
      • Clear off the counters other than the white crocks, utensil crock, toaster, knives and the fruit stand filled with fresh produce.
      • In the pantry, clear the floor space.
      • In the closet near the garage, remove the shoe boxes and use baskets for items on the shelf if needed.

      TV Room off of Kitchen

      • Move the section of the sectional that's closest to the living room to in front of the windows.
      • Remove the kids chair.
      • Tidy the decorative pillows and clear off the tops of the white cubbies.

      Laundry Room

      • Take down the mobile.
      • Clear off the counter, remove any hanging items and clear the floor space.

      Powder Bath

      • Re-caulk the vanity slab along the backsplash. 
      • Clear off the vanity other than hand soap, display a light-colored hand towel, tuck away any toilet tools and close the toilet lid.

          Master Bedroom

          • Make the bed in the light-colored bedding with the Euro shams displayed.
          • Store the black and white bench cushion.
          • Clear off the bedside tables and tops of the dresser.  
          • Open the blinds all of the way.

          Master Bath

          • Consider flipping the sconces 180 degrees so that they draw the eye up.
          • Open blinds all of the way.
          • Clear out the shower except for a couple of nice-looking product bottles.
          • In the toilet room, remove the basket of reading material.
          • Add the white towels rolled on the tub deck.
          • Clear off the vanity other than the stacked boxes, soap, and orchid.
          • In the closet, remove the items from the hooks by the door other than belts.  Remove the rug.

            Stairs and Upper Level Hallway

            • Remove the hall table for a large, clear walkway.

            Boys Bedroom above the Breakfast Nook

            • Clean the ceiling fan.
            • Tidy toys and clear the floor space.
            • In the closet, store items neatly within it keeping the floor space clear as much as possible.
            • Make the bed.
            • In the bathroom, clear off the vanity other than hand soap, display light-colored coordinating towels, tuck away any toilet tools and close the toilet lid.

            Boys Bedroom with the Twin Bed

            • Tidy toys and clear the floor space.
            • Make the bed neatly.

            Jack and Jill Bath

            • Tuck the shower curtain behind the tub edge.
            • Clear off the vanity other than hand soap, display light-colored coordinating towels, tuck away any toilet tools and close the toilet lid.

            Girls Bedroom

            • Tuck away the trash can.
            • Tidy toys and clear the floor space.
            • In the closet, store items neatly within it keeping the floor space clear as much as possible.
            • Remove items hanging on the doors.
            • Make the bed in coordinating light-colored, neutral bedding.

              Upstairs Family Room

              • Move the basketball hoop to the basement.
              • Tidy the toys and fluff the pillows on the seating area.

              Lower Level

              • Add a bed in the guest bedroom.
              • Add towels and soap on the vanity in the new bathroom.
              • Arrange furnishings around the fireplace for a cozy look.
              • Keep gaming tables arranged on the opposite side of the room from the fireplace with the basketball hoop furthest from the windows.  
              • Place a desk in the office space.
              • Place a sofa or cozy seating in the media room with a piece of art on the back wall to add interest.